The Bluebird Farm Park is a beautiful gem all on its own . There are other hidden gems within the…read morepark that are worth exploring as well! We visited the hidden trails winery and enjoyed outside live entertainment surrounded by a cozy garden setting . The winery is a neat cottage with friendly people and a large selection of wines to enjoy. There is also the Bluebird restaurant next to the Winery. The winery is a nice police to relax after a hike on the trails or meeting up with friends for appetizers and drinks.

My wife and I have been aware the The Wilds from watching Secrets of the Zoo for years. So in…read moreloving zoo and aquariums and all of the wonderful animals. We had our opportunity and went for it in visiting The Wilds and others in the area. We visited on a Saturday for a Sunset tour. Dinner is cooked up in the kitchen there and provided buffet style on the deck overlooking the fields. The food was good. Shortly after dinner a thunder storm blew in quick with some strong winds. Being from the west coast we rarely see these strong storms. We sheltered in place for a while. Whe the storm had passed through those of us who stayed for the tours were treated a wonderful upclose tour and stunning colorful sunset. We returned on Monday to stay in one of the hurts for a few nights. There are about 12 yurts yurts overlooking the fields of some animals with a wonderful view. A very good Dinner and breakfast and an open air tour are included with the stay. After visit time around the fire pit. I woke up early one morning to find the takin along the water and some taking a swim. Everyone staying in the yurts enjoyed sharing the stories of their tours and checking out the views from the various yurts. There are the 2 tours for the visitors. The wildside tour is an upclose ride in the back of a truck which can leave the road to be up close to the animals. The open air tour is an open air bus which stays on the road while still getting to see the beautiful exotic animals. There are bison, Asian and white rhinos, giraffes, takin, camels, and so many other animals with all of the babies. The tour guides and whole staff is so knowledgeable about the animals. Ready to answer all of the visitors questions about the animals. Everyone has their favorite animals that enjoy seeing around. We are talking about a return visit to check out the new lodge.

Second time visiting. We will be back again. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly . We saw so…read moremany animals up close. I would absolutely recommend the wild side tour Our tour leader Faith was absolutely amazing.

I recently learned that you should always be open minded to the suggestions on the billboards on…read morethe highway. We saw a sign mentioning the Palace of Gold on the way to Pittsburgh so we decided to make a detour and check it out. My first impression was how beautiful it was. Most of the building is indeed gold colored so there was no false advertising there. They also do tours of the palace so you can get an in depth look of the palace. The tour guide did an amazing job. What I really enjoyed was how quiet peaceful it was. There was a lot more to do than look at the temple. You could take a walk, visit the temple for worship and just enjoy the Mountain View. Everything was very relaxing. We loved it visit to the Palace of Gold. Such a hidden gem!

I'm a little torn on this review to be honest and it's kind of a hard one to write because the…read morePalace of Gold is definitely beautiful, but overall my experience wasn't the greatest. I visited in winter, which meant no flowers were in bloom in the gardens and the outdoor space was pretty gloomy with the exception of a very cool bug that I found on the steps. The seasons definitely change the atmosphere and I imagine that in spring or summer it feels much more vibrant and alive here. The palace itself is lovely with intricate details and ornate interiors and very much what I expected stylistically. However, it wasn't nearly as grand in scale as I had imagined. It was much smaller than I thought it would be. When you step inside the front lobby area, there are gorgeous stained glass windows and beautiful decor and I really enjoyed the light coming through into that space and being able to take photographs in there. The woman inside asked us on a few occasions if we wanted to take the tour and I wasn't sure until we saw the lobby area. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was for me was finding out -- only after paying -- that photography wasn't actually allowed inside. That was tough and had I known I definitely would have made a different decision. Personally, I would have been just as happy taking photos of the exterior and I would have saved myself a lot of money. The tour is a little costly considering that you're just accessing a very small area and although the information was somewhat interesting, I had already read the majority of it beforehand. After the tour I was excited to head over to where they keep the cows, which are considered sacred here, because I had read that guests are sometimes allowed to help feed them. Unfortunately (again) it's only during a specific time of day and there wasn't anyone around that I could talk to, but I was able to see the cows through the fence and they were absolutely adorable. We were advised during the tour that we were welcome to go to the lunch offering near the housing area and we did try to find what the tour guide had described, but there were no clear signs. When we did eventually locate the area where they were serving some food, it felt very uncomfortable, like we had wandered somewhere we weren't meant to be. We definitely didn't feel like we belonged there and left almost immediately. Overall, the palace itself is really beautiful and historically interesting and although I don't subscribe to the beliefs of the people here, I do respect what it represents to them. Between the cost and the no photo surprise and the general feeling of uncertainty throughout our visit, we just spent much of our time here wandering and feeling uncomfortable. The welcome center wasn't very welcoming, the peacock walk had no peacocks and the chanting and yelling of Krishna devotees can be a frightening experience to those new to it. This is worth seeing once, hopefully in a season where it's full of flowers and sunshine and beauty. I just suggest you manage your expectations and definitely make it clear that you are not there to be converted.

Deer fun for kids of all ages…read more I had seen this place advertised so we decided to take our kids when we were in the area. The place has a campground and other activities. We went to see the nature center style welcome center. It was really clean and well organized. Beautiful murals and lots of facts and information about deer. From their sight and hearing to how their antlers grow. I learned so much in such time. They also have a hall of fame of some of Ohio's largest caught mounted deer heads. A viewing area to see deer. Plus a great playground. And all we did was free. They have lots of other activities geared towards kids to learn about nature and hunting.

Don't waste your money buying tickets to the Deerassic Classic that they have every year in August…read more I have been spending anywhere from $600 to $1,000 every year for ten years and have never won a single prize. No more. I am done.

I love the smell of Krylon in the morning. Tagging is my favorite kind of public art: raw, off the…read morecuff, available to anyone with an idea and a can of spray paint. I don't condone writing on private property, but dang it if I don't love to see it. I am probably in the minority with this one. It might be because of where I spent several of my formative years (in gang territory, surrounded by graffiti). So when I visited Wheeling, I made sure to stop and see Mt. Wood Overlook, because it's a little spot in this small West Virginia city that's covered with tags and writing. This place is a hidden gem, especially if you like quirky public art. The space itself looks like it's the cement foundation of a former building, and taggers have just taken over and written all over it. There are drawings and messages (happy birthday wishes, dates of first kisses, angry statements to exes) scrawled over every inch of this place. From the parking lot, you enter on the top floor, then you can take two flights of stairs down into what looks like a castle full of graffiti. It's seedy and creepy, but it's so cool to see what's going on in the minds and hearts of people who stopped by and left a message. There are some trails near the overlook, and just from the look of them, I would not recommend going down them. The trails are littered with spray paint cans and liquor bottles, and I read that this is also a popular spot for drug use, so who the heck knows what you might come across. Mt. Wood Overlook would make an excellent spot for a photo shoot. It's also located across the street from a cemetery! It's an awesome place to feel life breathing off the walls from fresh art, with the background of death looming in the periphery. Whatta place! You gotta visit if you're in the area.

It was a cool artistic place yet at the same time it was very sketchy. Any time you see graffiti…read morethat's what usually gives people first impressions. But this had graffiti all over, that you can step in it and not worry about paint being on your shoes. They have a small parking lot with maybe a few spaces - but there was one scary-looking dude just sitting and chilling in his car looking at everyone -like he was getting ready to snap. But I let it go. I did not go to the lower levels, as I just stayed at the top. The top is where you get a great view of the city of Wheeling. It's very interesting that the city is separated by a mountain. Bring your cameras, folks!

Wonderful park. Visiting for the üCamp '26 teardrop rally, sponsored by nüCamp. Atwood Lake Park…read moreis clean and beautiful. Full hookups, level pads, easy access with lots of room. Includes a picnic table and fire pit. The people working at the camp were so friendly and helpful. We can't wait to return next year.

So this park is very mid. The staff are nice and I like the ice cream place and the sites are…read morespaced apart and some sites have a beautiful view of the lake. Also the beach is nice, but it can get a bit boring sometimes because there isn't much to do at the campsites except just use the bathroom and get electrocuted by the plastic slide. The park itself is very clean.

What's not to love about a quirky roadside attraction? It is…read morehuge and gorgeous with a ton of detail and color. You can park and walk to the clock (there is a lot right across the street) and if you do, there are several shops and restaurants right nearby. The one downside is that it is, understandably so, off for the winter months. But they don't have anything anywhere telling you what the operating season is, how often it chimes, etc. I would have given it five stars if it was easier to get that information. I've been in the area in February, April, September and October and during each of those visits the clock was apparently "closed for the winter"

It's was ok nothing special. Kind of anticlimactic. I wouldn't make a special trip just to see it…read moreif you don't have too. ........

Conotton Creek Trail is a staple! It's 11.4 miles of a fully paved path that is great for biking,…read morewalking, or running. This is a great trail to view some foliage and wildlife. There are plenty of birds, ducks, geese, and turtles. If you're lucky you may see a fox or even a mink like I did today! You'll also pass through a couple of small towns if you want to make a quick detour or see some interesting architecture. The trail itself if very well kept and clean. The only reason I hesitate to give the trail five stars is its lack of signage and porta-potty cleanliness. If you're from the area it may be difficult to find the trailheads. There are a few porta-potties along the route which is great, but they are pretty old and dingy. All in all, Conotton Creek Trail is a great opportunity within the community to get some fresh air and exercise!

We were in the area to drop off a family member. My husband loves history so he wanted to see the…read morenearby Custer memorial and since we love to walk & hike decided to scope out this trail. We parked in Scio, but it wasn't too clear where we should park as nothing was labeled so we just parked next to a picnic shelter in a gravel lot. We walked the trail for a bit, was very peaceful and pretty. Reminds me of the towpath at home. If I lived nearby I would walk it all the time. We started in a city, so we werent completely immersed in nature, but I am positive that you would be if you went just a little bit further than we did. There are porta potties and picnic tables along the way. I recommend if you are in the area and want to take a stroll or take a jog.

The area is so beautiful in the fall time. My favorite trail is the vondergreen trail. They host a…read morelot of events such as a regular breakfast in the summer, including a breakfast with Bigfoot in May, a kayak crawl with Birdfish brew, and a pioneer village.

I love being outdoors!! This park is beautiful!! Lots to explore. The creek is peaceful and…read morerefreshing. We had a great day with the family.

The hiking trail we went on was not to long and had nice scenery. Parking was easy to find. The…read morewaterfall is definitely worth the hike there. You can go under it, go above it, and go behind it! Also lots of smooth rocks to set up towel and sit in the sun.

It's a very nice place. If you have any physical limitations the somewhat short walk to the falls…read moreis a bit of a challenge. There are a few kind of steep uneven wooden steps. Then at the actual fall there are large uneven rocks you must walk on if you want to get to a swimming hole there. Definitely not for older people with balance issues or small children.