Shaky bridges? I guess Tom is talking about things like the barrel bridge:
But scary places? What could possibly be scary?
Of course, Tom neglects to tell you about quite a few places. If you explore the island, you’ll find a couple of mills (Harper’s and Potter’s), a fishing pier, and my kids’ favorite place:
Yes, there is actually a fort!. It’s got everything you’ll need to defend it from attacks. There are lookout towers complete with rifles…
Cannons loaded and ready to fire…
Of course, there is extra gunpowder and rifles…
There are a few buildings as well. While you can’t get into them, they are occupied by audioanimatronic figures.
There’s even an escape tunnel in case the defenses get overrun and you have to make a quick getaway!
So what’s the best thing about Tom Sawyer Island? Discovering it! This isn’t an attraction where you get into a vehicle, sit down, and get entertained for a few minutes. This is an attraction where you have to be proactive. Have fun! Take an hour (or more) to walk around and explore the island with your kids. Pause to look (and listen) for the little details. Enjoy the scenery. Heck, you can even play a game of checkers!