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- Sue YLincoln, NE13 contributions2 places for Historical Society both were great. Andy even knew my husband's family history and opened it up for us even tho it wasn't a open day. Very nice guyWritten September 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cenztIowa17,499 contributionsGood trip. We arrived at approximately 9:30 am and made our way towards the entrance of the fort. After paying the admission fee, we received a quick tour of the grounds and were encouraged to ask any questions that we may have. We were able to enter several of the buildings and explore the fort on our own. There were informational plaques located in front of some of the buildings, that detailed the significance of the building back in the day. The informational plaques were very busy and contained a ton of information. There were also some artifacts and pieces of memorabilia out for display as well in some of the buildings.
Tip: I recommend spending 1.5 hours here if you truly want to see everything.Written July 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DERtravelsPomona, CA1,453 contributionsOpened in 2011, this volunteered power museum has over 25 different display cases and exhibits of Sheaffer writing instruments and memorabilia. One might ask why. Because this is a part of our history. The museum has videos on the art and science behind the pen. Displays of artistic displays and practical manufacturing of the making the pens.
I fondly remember the ink pens, pens with ink cartridges and special pens given on special occasions.
Definitely an unique museum and worth the visit. I even bought some new pens in their gift shop
Admission is free. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10AM to 2PMWritten July 31, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Richard ZimmermannLaurel Springs, NJ4 contributionsOdyssey of the Sea
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March 2024 From Ft Lauderdale
As you are aware, the past several trips have been on the rivers and coasts of the US. It is by
far my favorite way to cruise. But each winter, I get into the Caribbean for a bit of sun.
This year I booked on the Odyssey out of Ft. Lauderdale. Odyssey is a huge cruise ship.
Royal Caribbean makes very large ships, Odyssey is 4th in size in their fleet,
1138 ft with 4198 passengers and 1600+ crew. It is big as an aircraft carrier. The Cruise
industry is Booming as is Florida. I flew into Ft Lauderdale and stayed over on the beach. The marinas next to the hotel were full of multimillion dollar, super private yachts. Spectacular,
Ft. Lauderdale has about $100. Million in new Construction and more super yachts than I have ever seen. The poor people ride around in a Mercedes the rest have Rolls and Bentley’s with a few Lamborgini’s.
The Odyssey is a full blown recreation park with: Rock Climbing, Wave Runner, Bumper Cars,
2 Swimming Pools, a full Gym, Sky Diving, Tennis Courts and Water Slides. All of these
are on the 14th-16th decks. Under the Recreation area is a full hotel with about 12 dining
facilities. If you are into recreation, this is the way to go. The ship is spectacular, the
food and crew are excellent. I had a cabin on deck 11 all the way forward over looking
the bow. It was an excellent location- the best I have ever had on a huge ship.
The next AM it is off to Odyssey. In past years, it took 21/2 hours to board. This time
it took 20 minutes. The new terminal is full of technology and every thing moves fast.
The ship itself must have 100 million dollars worth of the best technology. From the
moment you drive up, you know this is going to be a spectacular trip.
We settled in and went to a very calm Atlantic Ocean on a very comfortable Odyssey.
This was an unusual trip we had 4 days at sea, a visit to the Royal Caribbean Private
Island and stops in Aruba and Curacao just 18 miles from South America. It was a very
young crowd with probably 500 little kids-Note kids under 10 travel free. I considered
the passengers a herd. They spent the day mobbed on the recreation decks. If you
wanted to get around, you moved around through the hotel. Our first stop was the
private island. The herd trooped off to spend a day on even better recreation sites.
From there two days at sea. After 1000 at sea we arrived in the deep Southern
Caribbean at Aruba.
Aruba is a treat. Clean, Friendly, Beautiful and prosperous. The island has nicknamed
themselves the United States of the Caribbean. It looks a lot like Ft Lauderdale.
Did you know back in the early 1900's the mined 300 million dollars worth of gold
in Aruba. They built a fort where they processed the gold and armed it to keep
the pirates out. The Atlantic side has a rough, rocky coast which is the National Park.
It was an excellent stop.
The next day was Curacao which is a spectacular, beautiful island. The roads are
lined with huge bougainvillea bushes. They are 15-20 ft high and red, pink and gold.
The area is beautiful and prosperous. Local guides really showed off the island.
Then off again for 2 days on a calm Atlantic Ocean, the heard eating drinking
and sleeping while their kids ran around the recreation decks.
We arrived in Ft Lauderdale at the start of College Week. Since we had time to kill
for a 4pm flight we went out to the Everglades park for a ride on the air boats and to
watch alligator wrestling.
At noon were in the airport- it was a Zoo. Thousands of college kids, screwed up
flights and a mob. The PHL plane was delayed 2-3 hours, we changed gates 4 times
and it finally arrived 40 minutes after it was to leave Ft. Lauderdale. They turned the
flight around in about 30 minutes then off to PHL- at last.
We got into a mobbed PHL and waited for baggage. That too was delayed.
Finally to the taxi’s. They were all in use. Happily there was a private Limo available
and I came home in style.
-30-Written March 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Al HMuscatine, IA208 contributionsSome of the course is very challenging, but the course is very well kept up and nice. Prices are very reasonable plus they have a attached buger/hotdog shack and ice cream parlor.Written July 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bonnie H5 contributionsAlways a great time at The Cab! I practically grew up there. It's always on my list to go there when in town.
The hamburgers, tenderloins, tacos and fish are so good! The drinks aren't bad either. The Horan's know how to keep 'em coming back again and again!Written March 8, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Pioneer10098010 contributionsThe restoration of this old historic building is so gorgeous and the view of the Mississippi River is wonderful!!! THE FOOD WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!! They also have a great selection of board/card games to play while you imbibe. Such a great idea.
Unfortunately, the server was sooooo rude in more than one instance. I’ve never felt like confronting a server before, but everyone in our group was close to doing so. She also had no idea about the characteristics of the beers and was very inconvenienced when I had questions about some of the beers and asked to taste a couple of them. All of the beers I sampled had a medicinal/funky/band aid taste. I think it would be beneficial to have a higher quality of wine selection for those that aren’t going to partake in the beer.Written October 11, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Madison
- The top attractions to visit in Fort Madison are:
- Old Fort Madison
- North Lee County Historical Society
- Sheaffer Pen Museum
- Putt-A-Round
- Historic Cellhouse Row District