For full disclosure, I live 20 minutes north of Ark off of I-75. And my son drives the Ark bus that brings visitors from the parking area to the Visitor Center. That said, The Ark and The Creation Museum makes a stay in Florence, KY (Exit 182) to the Richwood (Exit 175) the sweet spot between the two attractions. This is why 3 new hotels opened in 2016 and 3 more are under construction this summer. Out of state tour buses are frequently seen as we go about our business in Northern Kentucky. Last Saturday, The Ark had 7200 visitors.
I’d recommend a conversation with the youth prior to the Creation Museum on the Book of Genesis 1-5.
And a discussion of Genesis 5:32-10:1 prior to The Ark visit.
As a Catholic and very traditional, they are both great visits for children and grandkids with preparation.
This is not a bad article, but most similar articles about The Ark are meant to be hit pieces on Gov Matt Bevin.
Thank you for adding the things I forgot to mention. (and don’t wear your scooter, ride it) :o) It was a great place and our busload of people, including white hairs and great-grandchildren, all agreed that it was one of the best trips yet. I think people, as we did, can not imagine the size of Noah’s Ark. Seeing it confirms the story in Genesis. You can see how he would have put that many creatures in there. I have traveled and visited 48 of the 20 states and I’m not easily impressed. I was impressed.
Thanks for your hometown report. When is the slow season?
My wife and daughter really want to go, but I prefer lesser crowds. LOL