点评:I travelled 8 hours from Ohio just to visit House in the Rock as an early birthday trip, and it was beyond worth it for me. I was awe struck at the sheer size of it all and the enormity of things to see. Any time I thought that there could not possibly be more to look at, I was greeted by something completely unexpected and amazing. I spent about 6 hours going at a VERY leisurely pace, and still felt like I didn't see everything I could have. The music machines were among my favorite things, so bring your dollar bills for tokens! Walking into Heritage of the Sea, the Carousel Room, & the Organ Room took my breath away. I had to stand by the door for a couple minutes in each place just to stare for a while. Truly other-worldly, & unlike anything I've ever seen or could describe. I eventually had to just stop taking pictures & be in the moment.
For more practical/planning aspects, I went on a Saturday about an hour after opening. There were a ton of people, but it never felt crowded because it's just so big, and everyone moved along at a good pace. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and yes, if you are still there within an hour of closing they are going to keep you moving along. It's a huge complex, and it's their job to make sure that everyone gets through in a timely manner, so plan ahead and don't be precious about it. Close to closing they begin to rope off rooms, so make sure to not depend on back tracking! I read other reviews that mentioned dust and allergies, so I was a little worried about the smell and having a sneezefest. I took my allergy meds and had no problem at all. The place smelled like nothing to me, and I thought it was clean and well taken care of. There are plenty of restrooms throughout and even a food court about midway if you get peckish or thirsty. There are token exchange machines throughout the complex, so don't worry about having to get them all at the entrance lobby. Anyone with wheels may have to inquire further for the first two houses, but everything else was all ramps and they even had a wheelchair lift in the Carousel Room to help guests onto the platform. You're also given a map that helps you with the flow of where to go if you feel intimidated about getting lost.
If you are an artist, a collector, or just someone who loves weird and wonderful things, I implore you to come and see this place. There is quite literally something for everyone. Anyone who gives this place less than 5 stars just doesn't get it, and is probably better off at a petting zoo with a soggy hot dog. I left feeling very inspired, and my only regret is not living closer. In short: Come & See!
翻译:我从俄亥俄州出发,驱车8个小时只为把参观“岩石之屋”当作提前进行的生日旅行,对我而言这一切绝对物超所值。这里的规模之宏大、可观赏之物之繁多让我惊叹不已。每当我以为再也找不到什么可看的时候,总会遇到一些完全出乎意料且令人震撼的事物。我以极其悠闲的节奏游览了大约6个小时,却依然感觉还有很多东西没看到。那些音乐机更是我最喜欢的部分。所以,请带上美元纸币来兑换代币吧!走进“海洋遗产馆”、“旋转木马厅”和“风琴厅”时,我完全惊呆了。在每个地方,我都不得不站在门口好几分钟,只是为了静静欣赏一番。这里真的宛如另一个世界,是我从未见过、也难以用言语形容的地方。最后,我只好停止拍照,全身心地沉浸在这一刻中。
至于一些更实际的游览建议:我是在周六开门后一小时左右去的。当时人非常多。不过那里从来不会显得拥挤,因为场地实在太大了,而且每个人行走的节奏也恰到好处。工作人员非常友善且乐于助人。没错,如果你在闭馆前的一小时内还在园区内,他们会催促你继续前进。这是个规模宏大的综合园区,确保所有人都能及时离开就是他们的职责所在,所以请提前做好规划,别太犹豫不决。临近闭馆时,他们会开始用警戒线封锁各个区域,因此千万别指望能原路返回哦!我看了其他一些评论,里面提到了灰尘和过敏问题,所以一开始我还挺担心会有异味或者会引发打喷嚏的情况。不过我吃了抗过敏药后,完全没有任何问题。对我来说那里没有任何异味,我觉得环境也很干净、维护得不错。整个园区里有很多洗手间;要是觉得饿或渴了,在中间位置还有一个美食广场。园区各处都设有代币兑换机,所以不必担心要在入口处一次性买齐所有代币。对于使用轮椅的访客来说,前两栋房屋的入口可能需要进一步确认一下,但其他所有区域都设有坡道;甚至在“旋转木马厅”里还配备了轮椅升降机,帮助游客顺利登上平台。如果您担心迷路,现场还会提供地图,指引您前行的路线。
无论您是艺术家、收藏家,还是单纯喜欢新奇有趣事物的人,我都诚挚地建议您前来参观。这里绝对有适合每个人的东西可看、可体验。任何给这个地方打分低于5星的人根本没理解它的魅力所在,这样的人或许更适合去那种能买到湿软热狗的宠物动物园吧。离开时我深受鼓舞,唯一遗憾的是自己住得没那么近。总之:一定要来看看吧!