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Escape to Cypress Valley

Even adults need time to play.

When you visit Cypress Valley we encourage you to let go of the stress and pressures of your life, maybe leave your cell phone and laptop aside for a little while. It's easy here to take time to enjoy the simple pleasures with those you are with. At first it feels like t's a treat, but you come to realize time in nature will reinvigorate you to be your most creative, intuitive, empowered self. Go home relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready.

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A note on Canopy Tours

The canopy tour was a big part of our business, but while the ziplines were closed for COVID, baby cypress trees grew up into the ziplines in areas where we had lost 500 year old trees in a wildfire in 2011. It has been a hard financial decision to keep the ziplines closed; however, it warms our hearts to know that the ravine is healing from that fire and even though WE won't see it in OUR lifetime, huge cypress trees will once again dot that portion of the creek someday that are large enough to zip under their branches! ‍ While we loved taking people zipping through the trees, the past two years have re-focused our business on our award-winning treehouses and new event center. So while we no longer offer canopy tours, we invite you to enjoy the magical experience of spending the night in a tree or creating a magical event nestled on a platform between to ancient cypress trees.

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Whether you come to stay, gather, or play--we're ready for you, real people love us.

A very unique and memorable experience. Never have I seen so many beautiful stars in my life, nor experienced such calmness. It can get a bit chilly in the evenings, but otherwise, everything was perfect. From the accommodating staff to the delicious in-room coffee in the morning, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!

Natalie Kuriata

This was a great place for a short getaway during the off season. The weather was perfect for cozying up in a tree house cabin. We stayed in the Lofthaven.....AMAZING! The staff was very welcoming. They have the best customer service ever! We will definitely be back in the summer for swimming.

We stayed in the Willow, it was a great experience, I felt grounded in God's creation. The showers had plenty of hot water, and the swimming pool was nice and refreshing. Thank you Beau for your hospitality . I am looking forward to returning once this crazy virus is gone.

Deborah Bukowski

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Cypress Valley Canopy Tours & Treehouse Experience

April 13, 2015 by Rebecca Darling

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours is located in Spicewood, Texas, about 30 miles west of Austin. I love the drive out there.  The winding, hill country roads always seem to make me relax.

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Owners of this gorgeous property, David and Amy Beilharz wanted to share it’s beauty in a fun way, that didn’t cause any drastic changes to the land.  After experiencing a zip-line tour, they felt they had a unique opportunity to show guests the land from high above. Thus, they created a zip-line eco-tour.

Canopy Tour

A typical canopy tours last about 2 hours and consists of 5 zip-lines, 2 sky bridges, and a rappel down at the end.  After a brief lesson, the group heads out on the eco-tour with 2 guides, one in the front, and one in the back.  Fun & personable, they are there for your safety and I was impressed with how much care they took to ensure everyone had a great time.

We have been on many zip-line tours as a family, and this one was different than most. During the tour, the guides point out various trees, plants, & animals,  teaching you about conservation of the land, and inspiring us to be more ecologically conscious. This was great for my kids to hear, as it made for a fun, yet educational experience – learning in a fun way!

The fun isn’t over after the tour.  The property also has a cool swimming hole complete with a zip-line & rope to swing out on. By the edge of the hole is a nice grove of trees with picnic tables & hammocks. Bring a snack or sack lunch to enjoy in the shade.

Overnight Treehouse Stay

Another really cool experience can be had at Cypress Valley.  Guests can stay overnight in one of 4 tree houses.  The whole family can enjoy the outdoor experience in The Nest, which features 2 bedrooms and a kitchen.  Or if you are looking for a fun getaway with your significant other, check out The Lofthaven, Juniper or Willow.  I can only imagine hearing the gentle sounds of the forest as you drift off to sleep high above ground. Sounds like such a unique experience, doesn’t it?

I am so happy that we have unique experiences such as Cypress Valley Canopy Tours to do as a family.  It’s moments such as these that create the lasting memories.  We put down our electronics, we explore something new and we enjoy each others company – the way we should as a family.  I encourage you to put Cypress Valley Canopy Tours on your to-do list for this Spring or Summer!

While you are out in Spicewood, plan a trip to Krause Springs too.

Texas Travel Facts for Cypress Valley Canopy Tours: Location:   1223 S Paleface RR, Spicewood TX, 78669 Hours:  Tours are by reservation only. They are generally open 9 am Thursday through Sunday during the spring. The summer season will begin Memorial day. Admission:  $75 per person. During the Summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, one child (17 and younger) can zip for free with each paying parent or grandparent . The Kids Fly Free discount applies on Fridays during Spring and Fall. Recommended Time:  2-3 hours Good to know:  Kids ages 10 and up (minimum 70 lbs), wear longer shorts & closed-toes shoes, you may take pictures on the tour and they will provide you with a satchel to carry a camera safely in, if you use a GoPro, bring a helmet harness. Website: http://www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com

April 15, 2015 at 9:42 am

Hi Rebecca, Thanks for visiting us! We enjoyed having you here. Come back again now that the trees have their leaves and everything is green and awake from their winter slumber!

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Treehouse getaways have been popping up all over our radar—from the ultimate kid's dream playhouse , to the $38 a night Instagram vacay , and even a glass home up in the air , there are ton of options available to live out your childhood fantasy.

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If you've always wanted to spend a night under the stars—and up in the trees— Cypress Valley Canopy Tours have dreamy resorts suspended above the ground that take traditional glamping up a notch. Located right outside of Austin, Texas, the resort actually began as a zip-lining adventure park before adding each of their suspended homes.

Each cottage is nestled in the canopies of a cypress tree forest, and there are five different ones to choose from: The Nest, Lofthaven, Juniper, Willow, and Yoki.

Lofthaven, Juniper, Willow, and Yoki can each sleep up to two guests, while The Nest can accommodate up to six people.

Lofthaven is a circular bungalow built surrounding an ancient cypress tree trunk with a wraparound porch—you'll basically feel like you're camping in a jungle safari. There's a hammock, canopy, and wicker chairs for a dreamy romantic feel. Connected to the cottage is a suspension bridge that leads to a private bathhouse with a waterfall tub—what more could you ask for? A stay at Lofthaven is also included in their Romantic Getaway Package, which includes zip line tours for two, wine tasting, and a dinner.

The Nest is by far the most out-of-this-world looking treehouse out of the bunch—it has two bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchenette, an outdoor shower, and a private bathhouse. It's nestled close to a small water and is under an active part of their zip line tour, so you'll be able to watch on as guests soar past above.

If you're not into suspended sleeping, Cypress Valley Canopy Tours also offer a grounded option called The Ranch that can sleep up to 14 guests.

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 A night in the trees will be one you always remember.

Come enjoy a night in the trees at one of our treehouses — each by ArtisTree !

Yoki (bedroom pictured above) will delight and amaze you. This beautiful hideaway takes treehouse luxury to new heights. This newest member of our treehouse family sits nestled in old growth cypress trees above our spring-fed creek ravine. Snuggle up in a king size bed and let the sounds of the valley at night sing you to sleep. Greet the morning with a cup of locally roasted Cuvee coffee from your incredible two story deck. Your treehouse comes complete with a living room overlooking the ravine through two ancient cypress trees, a small kitchenette and amazing bathhouse and soaking tub across the bridge.  

View more pictures of your room in the trees and private bath cottage on the bluff on our Yoki Photos Page .

Summary of the Yoki facilities:

• Romantic heated/air conditioned bedroom in the trees with king bed,
• Creekside deck chairs,
• A large living area with sofa, bean bag,
• Complete with coffee maker, tea kettle, small induction stove, and refrigerator (coffee, tea, and sugar provided)
• Plates, utensils, and glassware
• Spacious private bathroom, including a soaking tub and separate shower
• Small loft for a 3rd person also available

Yoki rents for $650/night + tax Thursday through Sunday & holidays.  A $50/night discount is available on non-holiday Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays and will be applied at checkout.

We also offer a Romantic Package Gift Certificate ~ Enjoy a romantic adventure of a lifetime. Package includes a night in Yoki ($650 value), a zipline tour for two ($170 value), house wine tasting for two at Spicewood Vineyards ($30 value), and dinner for 2 at  Apis Restaurant and Apiary  (up to $128 value).  This special is ONLY available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March through November.   **THIS PACKAGE IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE**

Romantic Treehouse Package $950-978 Value ~ packaged for only $900 ($50-$78 SAVINGS!)

Call 512-264-8880 to arrange your Romantic Package in Yoki.

The Lofthaven

Lofthaven II (pictured above) is a beautiful round bedroom built around an ancient cypress trunk with the tree growing majestically up through the middle. The romantic canopy bed, hammock, and wicker chairs give any couple room to enjoy their treetop haven from many angles. The wraparound porch has a small table and chairs to enjoy the sights of the ravine at sunset or with your coffee the next morning. Our Lofthaven sleeps two guests.

When you are not in the tree, a bridge connects you to your magnificent bathhouse with a waterfall-filled tub to relax and look out over the ravine. This is fully experiencing nature in style!

View more pictures of your room in the trees and private bath cottage on the bluff here at our Lofthaven Photos page

Summary of the Lofthaven facilities:

• Romantic bedroom in the trees with queen bed, hammock, table, chairs, and outside deck
• Indoor waterfall
• Private bathroom, including shower
• Breakfast bar with coffee maker, toaster oven, and small refrigerator (coffee, tea, and sugar provided)

The Lofthaven rents for $525/night + tax Thursday through Sunday & holidays. A $50/night discount is available on non-holiday Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays and will be applied at checkout.

We also offer a Romantic Package Gift Certificate ~ Enjoy a romantic adventure of a lifetime. Package includes a night in the Lofthaven ($525 value), a zipline tour for two ($170 value), house wine tasting for two at Spicewood Vineyards ($30 value), and dinner for 2 at  Apis Restaurant and Apiary  (up to $128 value).   This special is ONLY available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March through November. **THIS PACKAGE IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE**

Romantic Treehouse Package $825-$853 Value ~ packaged for only $775 ($50-$78 SAVINGS!)

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The Nest (pictured below) offers an adventure in the trees with room to enjoy.

The Nest includes two bedrooms, a lounge for games or late night reading, and a kitchenette/dining room, all nestled above the beautiful creek ravine beside a small waterfall. An outside shower offers guests the ability to rinse off under the stars, and a small bridge connects you and your family to your own bathhouse complete with a bath/shower combination. The Nest sleeps four guests regularly, but can accommodate up to six with the addition of an air mattress.   Please note: The Nest is nestled under an active part of our zipline canopy tour.

To view more photos of the Nest’s two bedrooms, kitchen, and views, visit The Nest Photo Page .

The Nest

Summary of the Nest facilities:

• Two heated/air-conditioned bedrooms in the trees (one queen bed and two twin beds)
• Small reading/lounge area (a queen size convertible sleeper bean bag chair is available to sleep two guests in the lounge)
• Outside decks and exploration lookouts
• Full bath with SOLAR heated tub/shower combo
• Outside shower near bedrooms
• Kitchen with large table, refrigerator, toaster oven, electric skillet, and coffee maker (tea, coffee, and sugar provided)

The Nest rents for $525/night + tax Thursday through Sunday & holidays.  A $50/night discount is available on non-holiday Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays and will be applied at checkout.

Juniper & Willow

Juniper (picture below) and Willow

Juniper and Willow are solar powered, single room havens perched above a stunning part of our cypress-lined creek and take the idea of glamping to a new high. Each has a small outside porch for evening enjoyment and morning coffee. Guests have access to shared bathrooms, picnic tables, a (seasonal) swimming pool, and other community space.   Please note: Willow and Juniper are nestled under an active part of our zipline canopy tour.

To view more photos of Juniper, Willow, and your backyard playground while you stay with us, visit the Juniper & Willows Photo Page .

Summary of Juniper and Willow facilities:

• Romantic bedroom in the trees with queen bed,
• Outside deck with chairs and a small table
• Shared rustic, outdoor restroom facilities, including SOLAR-heated showers, a leisurely 2-3 minute stroll from your treehouse
• Coffee maker (coffee, tea, and sugar provided)
• Your treehouse “backyard” includes access to our small lake, pool (seasonal), picnic tables, and BBQ grill

Juniper and Willow rent independently for $250/night + tax Thursday through Sunday & holidays.  A $50/night discount is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays and will be applied at checkout.

Our Ranch House, too!

You can also stay in our 6 bedroom Ranch House vacation rental with a treehouse-like view from the large main room, gourmet kitchen, outdoor patios, and more….

You will have full access to the house. Great for family reunions, Spring Break/Summer vacations, and small events. Minutes from Lake Travis, 30 miles from downtown Austin and music scene, close to Fredericksburg, vineyards, art galleries, swimming holes, 90 minutes from San Antonio, and so much more.

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Summary of the Ranch House facilities:

• Master bedroom with king bed with private bathroom.
• Other bedrooms include three bedrooms with a queen bed, one with a full-size bed, and the bunk room with a queen, a twin, and two twin size trundles.
• Large great room with couches and bar area; both open to kitchen
• Gourmet fully equipped kitchen with stainless throughout, two large twin refrigerators, DCS professional gas stove, and 8-foot butcher block island.
• Large dining table
• Loft and media room with projector, and apple tv connection
• Outside decks (pool being refinished)
• Three full baths (one with four sinks and two showers), plus one half bath

$1050 a night weekdays/ $1250 Fri-Sat and ALL holidays or spring break, with a two-night minimum. ($6,000 week rentals). Call 512-264-8880 to book. (Note there is a $250 cleaning fee and a $1,000 refundable security deposit when renting our ranch house.) Sleeps 12-15.

Booking your overnight stay is easy…

To book your reservation, give our office a call at 512 264 8880, or book online . NOTE: We do require all overnight guests to participate in a zipline canopy tour when tours are available. Tours are available Thursday-Sunday in the Spring and Fall, and Tuesday through Sunday in the Summer.  Our canopy tour is closed during the Winter.

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Tree House Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pricing for the tree houses?

Lofthaven price for TWO people is $525/night plus tax, Thursday through Sunday & holidays.  Non-holiday Monday through Wednesday price is $475/night. The maximum occupancy is two adults.

The Nest price is $525/night plus tax for up to six people, Thursday through Sunday & holidays.  Non-holiday Monday through Wednesday price is $475/night. 

Juniper and Willow  rent independently for $250/night plus tax, Thursday through Sunday & holidays. Non-holiday Monday through Wednesday price is  $200/night.  Both sleep a maximum of two people.

The Ranch House is $1050-1250/night. (Note there is a $250 cleaning fee and a $1,000 refundable security deposit when renting our ranch house.)

ALL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRE A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM

Can children stay in the tree house? Children must be at least 10 years old to stay in our tree houses and must be accompanied at all times by an adult. The Lofthaven is an adult-only treehouse.

Can people visit guests in tree houses?

Cypress Valley is our family ranch and home. We do NOT allow people other than those staying in treehouses to be on our property outside Canopy Tour operating hours.  ONLY booked guests may enter the treehouses.

Is a zipline tour included in the price? A zipline canopy tour is a separate reservation and is not included in the price of your treehouse reservation.  We do require all overnight guests to participate in a zipline canopy tour when tours are available.  Tours are available Thursday-Sunday in the Spring and Fall and Tuesday through Sunday in the summer. Our Canopy Tour is closed during the winter. Please book online or give our office a call at (512) 264-8880 to book a zipline canopy tour.

What are the check in and check out times for the treehouses? Check in is between 4 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. the day of your reservation, and checkout is 11 a.m. the next day.

What amenities are included in the reservation? The Nest, Yoki, and Lofthaven all have private bathrooms located on the bluffs across the ravine from your tree house. The ground structures and the tree structures are included in your treehouse reservation. There is electricity and lighting in all structures.

The Lofthaven’s ground structure houses the heated natural rock tub, kitchenette, and bathroom. We provide a drip coffee maker with coffee, a toaster oven, as well as cups, dishes, and flatware. There is a kitchen sink and small refrigerator. Our restroom has a shower, sink, and toilet. The tree structure contains a small table, hammock, and a queen size bed. The bed is outfitted with fresh linens, extra blankets, and a canopy for your comfort.

The Nest has its own separate dining room equipped with a small kitchen suspended above the creek ravine a few steps from your bedrooms. You will have a small refrigerator, sink, toaster oven, coffee pot, dishes, cups, and flatware. The Nest’s bathroom has a tub/shower combination, sink, and toilet, and there is a outside shower near the bedrooms on a vine-covered deck. The Nest has two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twins. There is also a full size air mattress available for extra guests. The Nest includes a small lounge area with floor pillows and wingback chairs for late night reading.

Both Juniper and Willow share a common bathroom facility which includes two showers a short walk from your treehouse bedrooms.

Our lake, pool (seasonal), and other facilities are Juniper and Willow’s backyard and available for guest use anytime.

Is there air conditioning in the tree houses?

The Lofthaven features a centuries-old living cypress tree growing through the center of the bedroom.  As a result, A/C was not originally provided in order to avoid harming the tree. We have made accommodations so that guests staying at Lofthaven have access to an A/C unit once the sun goes down in the evening.  During the day, fans are provided, and the screened windows can be opened up completely. The Lofthaven is cooler than the surrounding area due to the shade of the trees.

Yoki’s bedroom and living space is air conditioned.

The Nest bedrooms and lounge area are air-conditioned. The kitchen and dining room have a fan, but no A/C.

Juniper and Willow have small solar powered window A/C units for your comfort.

The Ranch House is equipped with central heat/AC and has a wood burning stove.

Refund/Cancellation Policy As our treehouses and Ranch House often book months in advance for honeymoons, anniversaries, and other special events, we have a 30-day cancellation policy. Once we have turned a guest away for a special occasion, they will likely have booked elsewhere and no longer be available to rent the space. A refund minus a 20% booking fee will be issued with notice at least 30 days PRIOR to your reservation date. No refunds will be given within 30 days of your reservation date.

Pet Policy Pets are not allowed in the treehouses or the ranch house.

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Sleep in a treehouse at Cypress Valley

Stay the night at an aerial resort after ziplining through a canopy of Cypress trees. Photo courtesy of Cypress Valley

Spend the night in a treehouse after ziplining through a canopy of trees at Cypress Valley. In 1998, entrepreneurs David and Amy Beilharz sold their home in Austin and bought 88 acres of undeveloped land in Spicewood. After raising their four children, the couple wanted to share their property with the public — and Cypress Valley was born. “They had been contemplating stuff to do with the land for awhile. They had an organic farm, they had bison, and they wanted to do something more substantial,” manager Shelby Semon said. “David went and experienced a canopy tour in Central America and decided that’s how he wanted to share their property with the world.” [image  id="21939" title="Cypress Valley Canopy Tours Spicewood"] The treehouses are beautifully decorated on the inside with views that will take your breath away. Photo courtesy of Cypress Valley The Beilharzes opened Cypress Valley Canopy Tours in 2005. It was the first true canopy ziplining tour in the continental United States.  Today, the property is an aerial resort. It now boasts four treehouses with a fifth one in the making. Each treehouse is accessed by a long, wooden rope bridge. The treehouses tower above the ravine, the life source for the cypress trees. The valley becomes a beautiful explosion of color in the spring.  At night, the property is pitch dark. Guests can see millions of stars and are treated to a stunning view of the Milky Way. Fireflies light up the cypress forest, making the stay a magical experience. The Juniper and the Willow are the property’s small, but sweet, treehouses. They are the first you’ll see on the property and are at the start of the canopy tour, so guests can watch the tour in action from the comfort of their private porch.  [image  id="21937" title="Cypress Valley Canopy Tours Spicewood"] The Juniper and the Willow are the property's smallest treehouses. Photo courtesy of Cypress Valley Families will feel right at home in the Nest, the biggest treehouse. The Nest is settled into the ravine with several lookouts, a kitchen, and an outdoor solar shower. It has a huge platform for exploring and a beautiful, curving steel-support structure holding it all up. [image  id="21940" title="Cypress Valley Canopy Tours Spicewood"] The multi-story Nest treehouse is settled into the ravine. Photo courtesy of Cypress Valley Romantics will delight in the Lofthaven, a secluded treehouse yurt. Lofthaven connects to a private bathhouse with a waterfall and a soaking pool. It’s the most private of the four. “There’s no TVs, no WiFi, limited cellphone service,” said Semon, who encourages guests to disconnect. “Enjoy each other. Read a book. Get outdoors.” [image  id="21938" title="Cypress Valley Canopy Tours Spicewood"] The Lofthaven is the perfect treehouse for a romantic outing with a yurt high above the ravine and a private soaking pool. Photos courtesy of Cypress Valley “The treehouses were designed and built by ArtisTrees, which is actually owned and operated by their son, Will Beilharz,” Semon said. “ArtisTrees builds our treehouses and treehouses all over the world. It’s all a family business.” Guests staying at Cypress Valley also have access to the lake (complete with a rope swing, a water zipline, and a row boat), a pristine swimming pool, barbecue grills, picnic areas, and other amenities on the property.  Cypress Valley is located at 1223 S. Paleface Ranch Road in Spicewood. Go to cypressvalley.com  or call 512-264-8880 for more information.

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12 of the Best Zipline & Canopy Tours in Texas

It’s hard to find anything more fun and exciting than zipping through the trees or over canyons 20 to 100 feet off the ground and at speeds of up to 50 miles and hour. If you haven’t experienced a zipline tour in Texas, you need to schedule a zipline tour now. Here is Texas Outside’s list of the 12 best and most exciting ziplines in Texas.

Zipline and canopy tours are certainly one of the most exciting ways to explore some of Texas’ beautiful camps and resorts. And if exploration is not your top priority, then you will be glad to hear that there are plenty of zipline tours that are part of challenge courses that will certainly put your physical abilities to the test.

Below, we will go over the best zipline and canopy tours and Texas. In addition to mentioning the best zipline in Texas locations, we will also tell you a bit more about the other commodities and exploration options they offer. We hope that our short reviews will help make your next Texas trip a little bit more exciting, and you will find the best zip lining near you. 

Central Texas: The Best Austin Area Zipline Tours

Austin is another metropolitan Texas location that has tons of entertainment in store for visitors and locals. Ziplining is not an exception, and you can choose from several popular spots – such as the Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, which will give you an unforgettable view of Lake Travis. Looking for zip lining near me in Houston might often take you to these Austin locations as well. 

Zip Lost Pines

Cedar creek / bastrop, tx.

The last entry on the list is a great zipline ride tour that lasts for three hours and takes you through six dual ziplines and three suspension bridges. If you have ever explored Cedar Creek’s nature, then you know that you will get breathtaking views during the whole trip.

Zip Lost Pines offers a privately guided three hour zipline tour with six dual ziplines and three suspension bridges with spectacular river views. This zip tour is an amazing way to share side-by-side excitement while soaring over shady pine forests and across steep canyons while catching a glimpse of the Mighty Texas Colorado River.

Zip Lost Pines is open year round plus they have Christmas lights, hot chocolate, night zipping and Sunset Zip & Sips all the way through Fall, Winter and early Spring.

The 3 hour guided tour with views includes: six dual ziplines that are 146 feet to 1316 feet long and 70 feet above ground; and three suspension bridges.

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Lake Travis Zipline Adventures

Lake Travis is one of the best vacation spots in Texas, and you will be glad to hear that there are ziplines available there as well. You get to choose between five tracks of various lengths. The zipping trip there could take up to three hours so, needless to say, you will not be lacking entertainment.

In addition to the zipline adventures, you also get access to boat tours, tour guides, and lakeside access to Lake Travis Zipline Adventures’ private property and commodities.

Zip across incredible canyons and Lake Travis inlets on the Longest zip lines in Texas! Enjoy a 3 hour adventure that includes 5 zip lines ranging from 350 feet to over 2800 feet. Between each zip are spectacular views of Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country. Your professionally trained tour guides offer education and fun throughout your hikes and nature walks. Lake Travis Zipline Adventures has one of the most breathtaking and unique experiences right in Austin’s backyard! The tour includes a boat ride to Adventure Island, 2 personal tour guides, all necessary equipment, and all day lakeside access on our private property outfitted with loungers, grills, hammocks and beach games.

Other adventures include Night Flight Full Moon Tours, Sunset Tours, Halloween Fright Flight, as well as accommodations for large groups and corporate events.

The three hour tour includes 5 zipline, access to a private lake with loungers, grills, hammocks, beach games, and swimming.

Lake Travis Zipline Adventure Website

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

Spicewood, tx.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours certainly offer some of the most versatile entertainment options. The ziplines are just the cherry on top, as visitors also get access to a beautiful location. To make everything even more entertaining, you can choose to spend the night in a comfy treehouse.

As for the Cypress Valley Canopy Tours ziplines, you will be able to choose between six of them. The zipping route gets up to 40 feet, and the longest track is 350 feet.

Soar through a canopy of old growth Cypress trees some of which are up to 100 years old, then picnic and swim in a private lake, and spend the night in a tree house! Enjoy any one or more of six ziplines and stay overnight in a unique room nestled in the trees with the sounds and sights of the creek at night. Group tours, challenge course, canopy tours, and sunrise birding tours.

In addition to one of the best zip tours in Texas, Cypress Valley has 5 unique treehouses for overnight stays. Nestled high up in some beautiful cypress trees the tree houses will sleep two to six guests and listening to the night noises, watching the fireflies dance, and slumbering peacefully in your treetop haven is included in the price. Read about our stay fun  Zip & Stay  in one of the treehouses.

Your tour includes three sky bridges and six ziplines up to 350 feet long and 40 feet above ground.

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours Website

Natural Bridge Caverns Zipline

New braunfels / san antonio, tx.

For a family adventure high above the Texas Hill Country, visit Natural Bridge Caverns and try their zipline, canopy challenge course, or the kid’s canopy challenge.

And while you’re there, why not tour one of the best caverns in Texas. Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels at Natural Bridge Caverns, this zipline and canopy challenge course is one of the newest in Texas.

You can enjoy four ziplines up to 1400 feet long, a canopy challenge adventure course, and a canopy kid’s course.

Natural Bridge Caverns Zipline Website

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

Wimberley, tx.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures is open all year long. Enjoy high flying fun in any season. Your tour will begin with flight school training so no prior experience is needed. Your adventure will include 10 ziplines ranging from 150 feet to 900 feet long and up to 100 feet off of the ground. Experience a rush as you soar over canyons and creeks with breathtaking 10 mile views of the Texas hill country. Your tour will last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures has 10 separate ziplines (almost 5000 feet of zipline excitement), highly trained guides, and a 1/2 mile walking tour.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures Website

Typhoon Texas Waterpark

Pflugerville, tx.

Typhoon Texas Waterpark opened in 2014 and it’s home to a zip tour, ropes challenge course, and a fun water park. The three ziplines range from 15 to 60 feet high and are 500 feet long and they traverse through Typhoon Texas Waterpark and Adventure Park. In addition to the zipline canopy tour you can enjoy several challenge course activities and all of the water park rides.

Read about our  fun day at Typhoon Texas Waterpark  and here is a link to the  Typhoon Texas Adventure Park Challenge Course .

Typhoon Texas Waterpark has 3 ziplines, 18 rope bridges, a climbing wall, a free fall, and a challenge course.

Central Texas: The Best San Antonio Ziplines

While zipline complexes are not available in San Antonio, there are several options that are a short drive from the city. For starters, the Natural Bridge Caverns Zipline is located between San Antonio and New Braunfels, while the Wimberley Zipline Adventures is situated just 60 miles north from the city. These are also among the best zipline Houston locations you can opt to visit. 

Helotes Hill Country Ziplines

Helotes, tx.

This is one of the newest adventure parks in the San Antonio area, and it is certainly one of the top choices on this list. The guided tour lasts between 2 and 3 hours, and you will get the opportunity to zipline over 100′ feet above the ground. This zipline course reaches speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, so that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline up while you get a bird’s eye view of the surrounding canyons and scenery.

On your zipline tour at Helotes Hill Country Ziplines you’ll ride 10 zipline that are 10′ to 1000′ long and over 100′ above ground and you’ll hit speeds of up to 35 miles an hour. .

Read about our  fun zipline tour with Helotes Hill Country Zipline .

North Texas: The Best Dallas Ziplines

Looking for the best zipline in Texas is very likely to lead you to Dallas. The metropolitan city is probably one of the best places to go ziplining in Texas. The Trinity Forest Adventure Park has over 20 zipline installations available to all visitors, regardless of their skill and experience.

Trinity Forest Adventure Park

There are tons of entertainment options awaiting you if you decide to visit the Trinity Forest Adventure Park. There are twenty zipline courses there, and they are available seven days a week during the summer months. You will be able to select from different levels of difficulties, and four challenge courses, so you are guaranteed to find fun for the whole family.

This park is a combination canopy tour, challenge course, and zipline adventure with 20 ziplines. The park is open 7 days a week in summer time for amazing family friendly fun. It consists of cargo nets, bridges, climbing features, balance beams and other features that allow a participant to travel from one part of the course to another. There are six courses and four levels of difficulty suited to challenge every type of ability and fitness level.

Read about our fun afternoon at  Trinity Forest Adventure Park .

Trinity Forest Adventure Park Website

The Best South Texas & Gulf Coast Ziplines

South Texas hosts some of the most exciting ziplines, which will take you on a ride dozens of feet above the ground. One of the best attractions is the South Padre Island Adventure Park, which enables visitors to use some of the most advanced zipline equipment.

Moody Gardens Theme Park

Galveston, tx.

The Moody Gardens Theme Park is one of the most fun seaside challenges. The zipline course is 60 feet up in the air and goes over the beautiful Palm Beach and its lazy river. While zipping, you will get a beautiful aerial view of the northeastern part of Galveston Island. And if you have little children, they will be able to participate in a course made specifically for children over two and beneath seven years of age.

Snap on your harness and glide 60 feet in the air over the tops of glass pyramids and gardens, getting a bird’s-eye view of the northeast end of Galveston Island. Children 2 through 7 can participate in a child-size course.

Moody Gardens Theme Park Website

South Padre Island Adventure Park

South padre island, tx.

South Padre Island Adventure Park is a “Bucket List” location. It’s certainly not famous because of its ziplines. However, the lack of entertainment is not the reason for this – there are simply too many entertainment options there. The zipline tour at South Padre Island Adventure Park is one of the best you can find in Texas. There are a total of ziplines, the longest of which is 500 feet.

The zipline is one of the most modern in the region, and visitors can easily manage the speed they zip at. Furthermore, the zipline breaks are not operated by hand, which is one of the major cons for most ziplines in the region.

Zip-a-thon:  South Padre Island Adventure Park offers you the maximum zip-lining experience with large tower structures that accommodate six zip-lines for a fast roundtrip zip-lining experience, without leaving the towers. A unique quick zip-line transition system allows you to be able to zip around the zipline circuit as fast, or, slow as you want to during your session. Zippers can zip four parallel lines at the same time for maximum fun and there is no limit to your number of zips.

No hand-brakes here:  The zipline brakes are the newest state-of-the-art which means folks don’t have to hand-brake themselves. there are three 2500 square feet levels for zipping and observation and six parallel ziplines up to 500 feet long.

In addition to ziplines, they offer horseback rides on the beach and have a petting barn and they do beach weddings, bonfires and beach parties.

Read about our  fun zip at South Padre Island Adventure Park .

South Padre Island Adventure Park Website

Camp Lantern Creek

Montgomery, tx.

This camp spans over 100 acres of pine trees, and it is the perfect place to choose for your summer vacation. It hosts a ton of activities and courses that focus on developing leadership skills and teaching participants outdoor skills.

The Camp Lantern Creek (CLC) zipline is part of the CLC Challenge Course, and it is certainly the one activity that you do not want to miss out on while there.

Their staff is certified to facilitate a team building retreat that will take your group to an elevated level of communication and fun. When booking your retreat, they will work with you to design a program specific to your group’s particular needs. Challenge yourself to reach new heights!

Camp Lantern Creek is primary a challenge course that includes one 300′ zipline.

West Texas Ziplines

West Texas zipline adventures are also available – especially if you decide to pay a visit to the Quiet Canyon. There, you will find the Lajitas Zip-Line Tours, which are undoubtedly one of the best attractions of this type in the state. 

Lajitas Zip-Line Tours

Lajitas, tx.

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The Lajitas Zip-Line Tours are probably the best zip lining opportunities in Texas. It has four unique tours that you can take advantage of, and they consist of a total of 8 ziplines. The longest zipline is also the highest one – taking you on a ride for nearly 1500 feet. The Lajitas Zip-Line Tours is one of the best zip lines in Texas since it will show you all the beauties and scenery of the Quiet Canyon. 

All zips are located in Quiet Canyon, dominated by the North Lajitas Mesa and its prominent shape that can be seen from miles away. Volcanic activity shaped what we can see today over 30 million years ago, with many different colors and shades whose appearance changes with the differing light conditions. A plethora of amazing rocks and petrified wood cover the surface of the desert, it’s like walking through a gem mine! Common plants found are the Creosote Bush, Ocotillo Cactus, Prickly Pear, Candelilla and Mesquite. Red tailed hawks often can be seen soaring overhead and jackal (road runner) and dove are commonly seen on the canyon floor. Aoudad sheep regularly make an appearance high on the canyon ridges and occasionally, mountain lion tracks can be found. Javelina are frequently spotted early morning and evening making their way through dry creek beds. Zipping Lajitas is much more than a ride down cable lines, it is a magical experience shaped by nature and the great outdoors. Riders reach speeds up to 50 mph and the zipline includes the latest technology and gear plus an automatic breaking system. We had a fun zipline tour at Lajitas –  read all about it .

At Lajitas Zipline tours there are 4 different tours that include 8 ziplines. The highest and longest tour takes you on a thrilling 1478 feet ride.

Check out  Texas Outside’s review of Lajitas Golf Resort   and view the zipline video .

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To learn about a fun way to spend a romantic, unusual, exciting, and adventurous weekend

For more info, read about a fun, romantic, and exciting  Zip & Stay Weekend . You can also check out these exciting  Zipline Tours in Costa Rica, Mexico, Colorado, and New Mexico , and explore our map of Texas ziplines .

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Moscow Metro

Introduction of moscow subway system (metro).

Nowadays the Moscow Metro has 12 lines, light subway and monorail. All stations are unique and beautiful in their own way. Unfortunately, in order to visit them all, you need to spend many days. I invite guests to visit the ones that have the greatest cultural and historical interest from my point of view. Among them are the Revolution Square, Arbatskaya, Kievskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line № 3); Kievskaya, Belarusskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Komsomolskaya (the Ring line number 5). Let us dwell a bit on each.

Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line

Subway station "revolution square".

Most recently - in the year 2008-2010 – the Eastern lobby was renovated. Because of the terrorist attacks in the Moscow subway that took place several hours before the planned opening of the East lobby after renovation, the solemn part of the event was canceled.

Subway station Arbatskaya

Subway Arbatskaya is located on the same subway line as the station "Revolution Square." It was founded in 1953. It received the name in honor of the Arbat Street. It has one ground lobby (Western). Initially, the lobby was in a separate building, but the new building of the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense started, the lobby appeared to be in its atrium. The old exits were bricked up; a new entrance was built into the building of General Staff of the street Vozdvizhenka. There is a huge frame with a missing portrait in the ground lobby - until mid-1950 there was a portrait of Stalin. According to some reports, it survived, but closed with plaster.

The lobby was restored and partially reconstructed in 2007-2008.

The depth of the station is 41 meters.

Pylons are finished with red marble at the bottom, decorated with bouquets of flowers made from ceramics. The floor is laid out with gray granite. The walls lined with glazed ceramic tiles, white top and black bottom. The station hall is illuminated by massive bronze chandeliers in the form of rings.

Subway station Kievskaya

There are several subway stations "Kievskaya" in Moscow, located on different branches. This name is quite popular. It comes from the capital of Ukraine - one of Russia's nearest neighbors - the city of Kiev. The name is fully consistent with the idea of the subway station. The interior the station devoted to Soviet Ukraine and the reunification of Ukraine and Russia. The station is decorated with a large number of paintings .Twenty four murals depicting workers of Soviet Ukraine are placed on the arch above the pylons. The wall from the side of platform also contains frescos, mainly with images of fantastic plants. Pylons are decorated with light marble and additionally decorated with colorful ceramic cornice. The butt of the station has a large mosaic, depicting festivities to celebrate the 300 anniversary of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia.

Opened in 1953, this subway station for a long time was the final (1953-2003).

The station has one lobby, combined with the station ring line and located in the building of the Kievskaya railway station. The diameter of the central hall station is 9.5 m, the diameter of side one is 8.5 m. The depth of the station is 38 meters.

= Ring Line Subway =

It opened in 1954. The station received its name after the Kiev station, and locked the Ring line. During the construction of the station many projects were proposed, but the victory in the competition won the Kiev architects who made the construction of the station. It is the only station of the Ring Line which is not located in the Central Administrative District of Moscow.

The station has a pylon structure. Eighteen pylons are decorated with mosaic panels of glazes, decorated on the theme of Ukrainian history and friendship between the Ukrainian and Russian peoples, which started in the mid-17 century.

On the front wall of the central hall of the station a large panel with molding in the form of flags and a mosaic portrait of Lenin in the center are located. There are lines of the Soviet national anthem around the portrait, and under the portrait - the words of Lenin. One of the ways out of the station was designed by French architects modeled on the Paris Subway in 2006.

At one of the mosaics – “The Struggle for Soviet power in Ukraine "- modern passengers observe a mobile phone and PDA in the hand of one of the guerrillas, and on his knees - a laptop. In fact, he uses a field telephone, which was really a heavy thing (guerrillas holds it in two hands), and thing that people see a laptop is the lid of a box with a telephone. However, these phones have begun to produce only in the second half of the 20-ies of XX century. We must assume that the mosaic depicts a foreign field telephone transmitter.

Subway station Belorusskaya

The founded of the station was in 1952. It received the name after the Belarusian railway station nearby. The station has two ground-based lobbies. The Western one goes to Tverskaya  Zastava. It is decorated with beautiful carvings. The Eastern one leads to Butyrskiy shaft and Forest Street. The Eastern lobby is known for its majolica panels.

The station Belorusskaya is located at a depth of 42.5 m below ground. The diameter of the central hall is 9.5 meters.

Pylons are faced with light marble. The walls lined with white ceramic tiles, the floor is covered with ceramic tiles, gray, white and red colors. Lamps placed on pylons, in the form of vases made of glass and marble. The theme of decoration is economy and culture of Belarus. Decorative pattern on the floor repeats the theme of traditional Belarusian embroidery. Decorations of the ceiling consist of stucco decorations and 12 mosaic panels depicting the life of the Belarusian people.

Subway station Novoslobodskaya

Built in 1952, Subway station Novoslobodskaya got its name from the eponymous street:  the station is located at the very beginning of it.

Novoslobodskaya is pylon station of deep foundation (its depth is 40 m) with three arches.

Exit to the street is through the ground lobby with column portico, located on Novoslobodskaya Street lined with gray marble. Pylons of the underground station are faced with marble from the Urals. Thirty two spectacularly illuminated stained-glasses, placed inside the pylon and bordered by steel and gilt brass are splendid decoration of the station. A remarkable mosaic "World Peace" is located at the end of the central hall. The picture depicts a happy mother with a baby in her arms; it was the face of Stalin at the picture: the child gave a hand to him. But in times of Khrushchev the face of the former leader of USSR was removed from the panel. The walls are lined with bright marble; floor is covered with white and black granite slabs, placed in a checkerboard pattern.

Subway station Komsomolskaya

The station was built in 1952 and named in honor of the Komsomolskaya Square, which is situated nearby.

This subway station is the station of the deep bedding. Its depth is 37 meters. The station has column and three- arched design. Cast iron decoration is used in the construction, monolithic slab used as a tray for a collapsible finishing. The length of the boarding hall is 190 meters; width of it is 10 meters. There are 68 octagonal columns at station.

The main theme of the interior of the station is the fighting of the Russian people for their independence. The ceiling is decorated with eight station mosaic mural made from glazes and precious stones. Six of them represent the Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, Alexander Suvorov and Mikhail Kutuzov, the Soviet soldiers and officers at the walls of the Reichstag.

 Two other panels, depicting Stalin ("Victory Parade" and "Presentation of the Guards Banner"), were replaced after the dethronement of Stalin's personality cult in 1963. New panels depict Lenin's speech in front of the Red Guards and the Motherland on the background of the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower.

The yellow ceiling is decorated with mosaic and moldings. The hall is illuminated by massive chandeliers hanging between the panels; platforms are illuminated with smaller chandeliers. The columns are decorated with marble capitals and trimmed with light marble, as well as the wall station. The floor is laid with pink granite. There is a bust of Lenin at the end of the hall. At the opposite end of the escalator is a large Florentine mosaic of the Order of Victory with red banners on the background. The ground lobby of the station is decorated with bas-reliefs.

In conclusion...

Each of the stations of the Moscow subway is attractive and interesting in its own way. Each has its own long and fascinating history and is beautifully decorated. The Moscow subway is a whole world, which can be talking about for hours. I suggest you short - no more than one hour and a half - and a fascinating journey through the world of the Moscow subway. The pleasure is guaranteed!

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

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• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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