Interesting
We enjoyed our trip, however it was not the best historical site we have ever toured (we really enjoy historical parks and have toured many around the country). While there were costumed interpretors, they were not at every building, and they did not escort one through the home. Instead, they explained some things at the door and then let you walk through the rest of the building. They had a movie, which was informative, and we would recommend seeing first, although it is located towards the end of the walking tour. Also, we listened to a talk on the Shaker beliefs by one of the interpretors -- we were blessed to hear this at the beginning which helped to explain a lot about the rest of the tour. It was very quiet and peaceful, and the surroundings beautiful. The Shakers lived simply, thus the homes are simple, plain, and practical. The buildings were all very similar -- the decorations, furnishings, architecture, etc. were all the same from building to building. We did not stay at the hotel, nor did we eat at the restaurant. While it was interesting to visit once, if we were in the area again, we probably wouldn't stop. It was $15 to tour, plus an additional $10 if you wanted the boat ride (our time was limited, so we didn't do this, however we did spend about 3 1/2 hours in the park).