What families say

Families really enjoy the full experience here—tickets (around $33) cover the ferry ride, wagon ride, and guided mansion tour, and reviewers say the house, furnishings, and history (including the treason plot story) are engaging for all ages. Plan for a half-day to full day if you want to see everything, including the on-island snack shop and gift shop plus the mainland museum, which has separate hours and can be visited on a different day since tickets aren't dated. Weekdays during the school year may be quieter, and it's worth noting the island can get hot and humid, so driving to catch the ferry from the Parkersburg Welcome Center lot is a handy tip.

Ages 7–18