What a fun day! Our driver Paula was so nice and friendly. We went to four different…read morewineries/breweries that we were able to choose. (The Crozet tour) . King winery was by far the most beautiful. Blue Mountain brewery was excellent as well with good food. We met some really fun people and had an amazing experience. Highly recommend.

The bus driver was great!! Unfortunately the ride was 45 minutes and VERY loud on the way back!!…read moreImagine 25 drunk women on a bus with no idea of volume control. Would NOT do this trip again.

Did the beginner's caving tour and it was great! Around 2 hours. I think all of the crawls/routes…read morehad options to skip, if you end up getting inside and feeling like it's too much for you. The tour guides, Evan and Kaylee, were amazing guides! Anna at the front desk was awesome on the phone and in person. They also had a great mini golf course outside. Highly recommend this place. I was also able to put a go pro with a helmet strap on the caving helmet and use it.

If you've toured the Grand Caverns walking tour and find yourself peering into the dark recesses of…read morethe cavern, the Fountain Cave adventure tour is a must on your next visit. Visiting on a day when temperatures were only forecast to reach a high of 42F, it was pleasantly warm inside Fountain Cave and did not require bundling up for most people. Long sleeves, long pants, and boots, are required due to the terrain you "may" cover in addition to keeping the [damaging] oils from your skin off the cave features. Helmets, mounted lighting, gloves and knee pads are provided and were all in good condition. The floor of the 1800s walkway is mostly dry but moist areas are present throughout the tour and can be very slippery; following the instructions provided by the tour guides (three points of contact) will ensure everyone stays upright in these areas. Dana and Ashelynn were our guides for a group of 7 and always took point and rear to ensure everyone was safe and accounted for. Dana took the prominent role in discussing the history, and geology, of Fountain Cave and was a very engaging guide. While Fountain Cave is not as large as Grand Caverns, getting to tour this cave by headlamp and put yourself INTO the exhibit is truly an awesome experience. The bonus comes in the form of the Adventure "opportunities" that run near or parallel to the original 1800s pathway; for those not able or interested in taking the Adventure routes, you simply stay on the 1800s walkway and meet up with the rest of the group a small distance down the path. There are a few instances on the tour where a break is taken in total darkness. The first is a short ways into the tour and is designed to show you the amount of light that can be picked up from the entrance way after your eyes are given time to adjust. The second sets the stage to show how the cave would have been illuminated by a small candle. Note: please be respectful of the other guests if taking photos in these black-out moments; lowering your camera to the lowest brightness setting and staying back from the group prevents ruining the experience for others. IMO, the only way to make the Fountain Cave tour better is to increase the length of time spent within. Just like the Grand Caverns tour, I still found myself peering into the areas off the guided tour path wondering...is there more to this cave that hasn't been discovered yet.

Visited Bowman Distillery and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The tour itself was a little on the longer side, but the guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the process. He took the time to explain everything in detail, which gave a great appreciation for how much goes into making their bourbon. After the tour, we had the opportunity to taste several of their bourbons, which was definitely a highlight. Each one had its own unique flavor profile, and it was a fun and engaging experience to compare them. Overall, a great stop if you enjoy bourbon and want to learn more about the craft. Just be prepared for a slightly longer tour, but it is worth it for the knowledge and tasting experience.

I was looking up things to do while we were in town for a wedding and found this distillery with a…read morefree tour! I reserved our spots online and checked us in when we arrived. We had a bit of time to browse the store before the tour started. The tour was about an hour and included a free tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and led us through the history of Virginia's oldest distillery. He was a bit hard to understand and talked VERY fast, which made it tough to absorb much of the info. However, for a free activity I enjoyed it. The best part of course was the tasting at the end. We were led through how to taste the spirits and given water and crackers as palate cleansers. We tried one of their gins, two bourbons, and the caramel bourbon cream liqueur. The bourbon cream was delicious and so smooth! I really liked the gin as well. We all ended up buying at least one bottle, so I'd say it was a success.

My family and I booked the historical downtown tour and had a terrific time. Ray was a pro. He…read morereally knows Richmond and its history. It was great to get out and walk and really see old Richmond. These beautiful old buildings can get lost in the shadow of the VCU campus; Ray made sure we saw them. Thanks Ray! Highly recommend these tours!

We enjoyed our time. My daughter learned more from this tour than from history class.read more

We have been on a lot of walking ghost tours in different cities and both of us thoroughly enjoyed…read morethis one. Our Gal Guide was really nice and very informative. The stories were both historical and fascinating. Love that they have a choice to extend it if you want. We chose the shorter tour and felt ghostly fulfilled. It was just us and a family of four the night we went, and others got some extra special pictures. Definitely some activity around. Do know that you need to be able to walk over some uneven pavement in the dark, and that you do go into a dark cemetery. All things that make for a great ghost walk, but wouldn't be ideal if you have any mobility issues.

Worst ghost tour I have ever been on, and I've done several. Not at all spooky, left our major…read moreghost storied from Charlottesville, shared historical lyrics inaccurate information, and worst of all, our guide spent so much time talking about being upset the Robert E. Lee statue came down, insisting that removing Civil War statues was "erasing history," talking about how most slave owners "treated their slaves like family," and generally perpetuating right-wing slavery apologist talking points. I reached out to the company about this twice and never even got a reply. Don't waste your money. ​

As noted, Earl Hamner Jr.'s boyhood home, writer of the Waltons TV series and related books and…read moremany other TV shows and movies, including Spencer Mountain with Henry Fonda. We went on a designated tour Saturday; I am not certain of how it works otherwise or how accessible it is . The owner has a Facebook page. There is a gift shop and great museum close by. The tour was interesting and informative.

This was so cool to see! It was a self-guided tour and had informational posters all around. It was…read morereally interesting to learn about the Hamners and Waltons. There is also an old car out front which is great for pictures! Behind the house is a creative LOVE sign! It is a great family picture spot!

I've walked a lot of battlefields, but Fredericksburg has a gravity all its own. Standing at the…read moreSunken Road, you can almost hear the roar of cannon from Marye's Heights and the futile cries of Union soldiers charging across open ground. This wasn't just another clash of armies -- it was one of the most lopsided assaults of the war, a grim December 1862 where bravery collided head-on with impossible odds. The Visitor Center does a fine job grounding you in the context: Burnside's plan to cross the Rappahannock, the delays with pontoon bridges, and how those hours gave Lee's men the time to dig in. The short film is worth it -- it sets the stage for why this battle became a symbol of both heroism and futility. Walking the field, I couldn't help but note how the terrain dictated the slaughter. The Union army had to charge over nearly half a mile of open plain, with no cover, directly into Confederate firepower. The stone wall at the base of Marye's Heights remains chilling in its simplicity -- a farmer's wall turned fortress. It's said that a single Confederate line repulsed wave after wave of bluecoats, and when you stand behind that wall, you understand how. The driving tour expands the picture. Slaughter Pen Farm, preserved by the American Battlefield Trust, gives you the only full Union attack route still intact. It's haunting to trace those footsteps -- knowing thousands never made it across. Other stops, like Lee's Hill, give you the vantage point the Confederate commander had, surveying the field with grim confidence. It's not all glory -- part of Fredericksburg's story is loss and futility. More Union soldiers fell here in a single day than in many entire campaigns. But it's also where Richard Kirkland, the "Angel of Marye's Heights," earned his legend by bringing water to dying Union soldiers, showing compassion amidst carnage. Yes, the modern world has pressed in -- houses and traffic surround pieces of the field -- but enough remains to feel the weight of what happened here. Preservation efforts have fought hard to keep key ground from disappearing, and walking it today is a testament to both the men who fought and those who saved the land. Tip for history buffs: * Start at the Visitor Center, watch the film, then walk the Sunken Road before driving the tour. * Read first-hand accounts (like Sgt. McCarter's memoirs) before going -- they'll bring the ground to life. * Go early in the morning or late afternoon for solitude -- the quiet amplifies the history.

Interesting exhibits colorful And well maintained…read more Ranger was very nice . Front desk greeter was robotic Hence one star deduction

Excellent tour with Kyle who is extremely knowledgeable on the deep and varied history that…read morePetersburg has to offer. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Plus great restaurants to choose from!

Riding by golf cart, we learned about Petersburg's significance in the Revolutionary and Civil…read moreWars, incl the Petersburg Campaign, and anecdotes about famous and infamous residents and visitors. Kyle gave us a customized experience, checking in with us on timing and what we wanted to see or hear more or less of. We really enjoyed ourselves.

This trolley tour is a really great overview of the town of Fredricksburg. I did not realize before…read moretaking this tour how much history this city has but I left this tour knowing so much about the city. The tour itself was 75 minutes long, and our tour guide used the whole time. We got to town a few minutes early and where the trolley tour started had a few coffee shops in the blocks around it. The trolley itself is a bit loud but our guide was easy to hear. We visited on a chilly day, and the trolley had the heat going. The seating is wooden benches so not the comfiest ride but was fine for 75 minutes.

10/10 would recommend. Extremely informative and gives you a little background on historic sites…read morewhich helped us decide what to visit. The only complaint was that it was boiling hot - but they did provide paper fans and cold water to us. The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and funny. She also gave us this sticker so we got discounts at other attractions. So recommend doing this first if you would like to take advantage of the discounts. You cannot park in visitor parking lot because it's 30 minute parking. Street parking is available for two hours free almost everywhere.

The Llama Hike was so much fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind; he's clearly doing an…read moreamazing job raising and training the animals. The llamas were such a joy to be around.

My girlfriend and I did a two hour llama walk here and it was amazing. Besides the fabulous llamas…read moreSteve (the owner/operator) is very knowledgeable and helpful. The farm is stunning ! Definitely recommend going in Spring/Fall. Summer gets a little hot for the llamas. This farm has 902 five star reviews on Airbnb and this was true for our experience. I would do this again the next time I am in the area!