38 Best Stops Between Richmond and Asheville (2024)

What amazing history. The rangers are very well educated and can answer any questions. The cannons were amazing. The trail was clean. Its just an amazing peice of history. Even for a quick stop. My kids enjoyed learning about the history. Taking just a moment to admire, appreciate, and respect the sacrifice that was taken for our country to move toward equality. Highly recommend.

One of the most well preserved battlefields I've ever seen, I'm unsure if any of the wooden structures are original or not, but the earth foundations of multiple forts still stand along with countless cannons. The only downside is the the visitors center closes super early.

Nice drive through the park. Lot of trails all around and the markers tell the story well. Good place to get away or look for wildlife. Bring water and snacks, great place to let kids roam.

Staff at the visitors center was very helpful and knowledgeable. This place was so nice to walk around and see all the history. There is so much to see and walk through here it amazing. I love how they’ve preserved what they could and have started to fix some of the things falling apart. Would definitely recommend stopping by and checking them out if you have the time. We only had time to make it through the east half but are going back tomorrow to finish the west half.

History preserved... They even have hiking badges or in Germany Stocknagels.. Definitely made my trip there worthwhile..

This is a step back in time experience.. We had the best docent. He was so passionate about what took place on those grounds. Being a chaperone on a high school trip I was very impressed at the way he kept their attention so easy and they engaged in active conversations.. Well worth a stop, as I cant wait to go.back with our family..

We went on a day tour with a guide who was very learned in history. I enjoyed the experience.

This park, like so many others, has so much history to see.The Dictator, the largest cannon used in the war, can be seen by walking the grounds at the visitors center. There is also a driving tour with good directions available. Be sure to take the crater trail.

This site is badly outdated. We set out to see the different units of Richmond Battlefield and they couldn’t be more different.The signage and displays are so old and broken down, it is so disappointing. Clearly they lack finding. This is an important park that interprets part of our countries history, you would think that it would be held in higher regard. When all of the other parks are well cared for and this one is not.The rangers are very nice and helpful. Most of the park is accessible and I could navigate it with my scooter. Part of the trail went into the woods and I had to turn back.

Very nice and interesting place. Lots of books on the battlefield and it’s hero both confided and union soldiers. History of the war and military conflict. Very impressive with souvenirs to take home or to give away as gifts. Lots of educational materials as well.

I love this park. I ride my bike here often as it is only 5 min from the house. There are about 13 miles or so of gravel and trail available for horses, hikers, and bikers.

One of the problems visiting a National Park in the off season (April 2023) is some things are closed. The visitor centers at City Point, Western Front and Five Forks were all closed. As long as you have a map, all the sites had great interpretative signs to explain the locations. The Eastern Front Visitor center was well worth a visit. The Easter Front interesting sites were the Siege Encampment Exhibit and the Crater. Initially, I found the crater disappointing because it was just a depression in the ground. I was fortunate to attend Ranger Katelyn Dodge's Crater lecture. She explained the land where the Crater has located was private before the park service purchased it. It was hard to believe the land was once a golf course. After finishing the Crater's land history, Ranger Dodge rewound history and took us to day of battle. I have read about the Crater battlefield many times, but her lecture made it come alive.

First stop was the visitor center to get a map of the Battlefields and watch a short film about the siege here and the battle of the crater. It was very informative. There is a small museum at the center and a gift shop. Restrooms adjacent to visitor center. Then off for the self guided tour of the battlefields. We went by car. Others walked or rode bicycles. There is signage at the various battlefields and many trails to follow. Just knowing what happened where we were standing in the crater was humbling. I was glad we stopped here on our way back north from Florida.

I love history, even tragic history. We visited this park years ago, but the visitor center was closed. I'm glad it was open this time. The park ranger/guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The driving tour was easy to follow.

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Petersburg, VA 23803, USA

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Best Mall in Central Virginia! Great outdoor mall with all of your favorite stores. Whether you are shopping for the latest fashion, looking for good deals, in search of that perfect gift, hanging out with your significant other, or simply just browsing; you will so much joy being here.

Fun mall. Gives the European city square vibes. Good selection of stores and is very well maintained with nice decorations. Outdoor walkways through the center so it is always nice and open. Fun place to visit.

great place to shop and even better for a nice evening stroll with famiy when the weather is nice. lots of shops for clothes. nice assortment of eating spots too. plenty of parking and not too crowded most days. spaces for the little ones and spots to rest your feet too. plenty of bathrooms and a charging area for phones. outdoors which is great and nice decorations.

My name is Delores Burgess and I'm sharing my experience with Kevin Cunningham an employee at Jared The Galleria of Jewelry at the Short Pump Mall. I went in looking for a diamond ring to replace one that was lost He was so patient with me as the rings I wore into the store were stuck on my fingers and he took the time to get them off my hands. Needless to say, both hands were swollen at the time and he assured me that he could get them off without me having to go elsewhere to have them cut off. The time and courtesy he took with me made me a customer for life. I ended up purchasing a ring and having the rings I wore in the store to be re-sized. Kevin, I want you to know that you have made a customer/friend for life. Thank you for the outstanding service you provided not only to me but to my daughter as well. She did exceptionally well by introducing me to you. I am a completely 100% satisfied customer. Thank you again for your outstanding customer service. You're truly a Gem.Mrs. Delores C. Burgess

This is a beautiful mall. The decorations on the lower level were amazing, and the overall style of the building is very nice. Arguably the best shopping center in the Richmond area. Highly recommended.

One of the best Town Centers I have ever seen! Absolutely beautiful with the areas to sit down, the flower displays are stunning and the fire place and the fountain were stunning as well! Lastly to top it off, the life size cheese board was amazing!

Always loved going here.There Is a variety of stores with high quality products in them and the layout is mostly outside. It is enjoyable to spend a day walking around checking the whole place out.

A good place to purchase branded clothes. I really loved the variety of shops and the collection of different brands in the Town Center. The food options were also plenty. Really loved the experience.

Very nice outdoor shopping village, lots of stores, lots of varieties, it’s not an outlet, so it’s not really cheaper than everywhere else but they do have some good deals. Very clean restrooms!

This place is magical. You can shop, eat and drink at one place. Perfect place for ppl from other states to live at the hotel right on it HYATT and eat whatever your tastebuds request to.This place is such a convenience to all those shopping that we all want and if you are crazy fan of Starbucks, it’s right there in the middle with beautiful outdoor beauty.Highly recommend man and women clothes shopping, Dessert ( cold stone & Starbucks) and cheesecake to visit 😇

Its a nice place to go shopping for a variety of items, to eat and drink, or for relaxation with family and friends...

Beautiful outdoor mall, very clean with a lot of lovely plants. Some of the walking tiles on the upper floor are loose, which was a little concerning, but overall beautiful vibes.

This is really awesome place to spent more times in weenends we can see all the shops like cloths active wear foods escape room activities etc. We went to red door escape room 1 hour game enjoyed a lots lots must visit with friends

Sit Means Sit Dog Training RVA had so much fun with our dog Shadow at the Mall this Sunday. Super Dog Friendly!

The Short Pump mall has plenty of parking and many nice stores for just about anything you're looking for. I do wish they had a Nordstrom, though.

This is a wonderful collection of high end shops and fun restaurants! It is outdoor but sheltered.

I love this shopping center! The beautiful fountains and the kids train are always a fun attractions. There are also so many stores!

From what I saw I was impressed. I have long been told Short Pump is not only the largest, but one of the nicest in Virginia. My objective however was park and run to the Apple Store since I was under time constraints.I accidentally parked on the correct side of the huge complex and made myself to Apple. I saw an anchor was out of business., that's not unusual these days with malls. However an escalator broken down was not good.Just prior to Apple I saw teens playing with an oversized Chess board which was cool. Cleanliness wise on my walk I found no debris.Hopefully my next trip is not so rushed so I can walk the entire complex.

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11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233, USA

This was well done. The audio tour was really well done. Sadly, due to Covid and resulting cut income from lack of school groups, there were no costumed interpreters but the site is well maintained.

A gem. Amazing, interactive exhibits. Knowledgeable staff and entertaining tour guides.Update 6/28/2022: Had to kill some time with my four year old grandson, so I brought him here. He had a good time, rushing through most things. The "Trial by Fire' exhibit (think that's what it was called) was a bit too intense for him.Bottom-line--not an ideal place for younger children unless you spend most of your time outdoors. The staff was very patient and helpful. The gift shop was grandson's favorite place. He took a long time to choose a wooden cannon souvenir.

Hallowed ground that was a major turning point during the Civil War. Pamplin Historical Park is one of the nicest and most well-maintained parks I've ever seen. Yes, it is privately owned but the folks that work there do a phenomenal job. The place and staff are amazing. The grounds are well-kept, beautiful, and full of history. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable - very much so. Their hospitality is second-to-none. We learned a lot during our visit.It's a shame the owners are downsizing and cutting back on what they offer. I would urge the owners to divest themselves of the park through a public trust or someone who shares a historian's passion for American history if they are not up to the task. Otherwise, they should be extremely proud of the professionalism and passion their employees offer to visitors.We visited during a recent snowstorm, which was not too terrible. The staff were very accommodating while your walk through this sacred battle site is easy to navigate, either self-paced or structured. Your mileage may vary. Go. Visit and enjoy.

Poorly ran. Need to learn how to properly hire ...and fire. Employees. Also. U can't let someone go. And not give a reason. And just say. Good luck. That's against the law law read the posted rights. Of employees and employers.

Great place to explore history! We stayed 5 hours and couldn't do it all! Lots if walking... what an excellent way for history and nature buffs to get their exercise;) the museum is so interesting. And for those who would rather listen than read, the players/ headphones are awesome. So to surmise, thr adult and child alike will enjoy this gem!

This place is great! Very well put together historical grounds and information centers. We came on a weekday in the afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. There are guided portions of the entire facility, or you can get an audio guide from the main building at the entrance. We elected to use the audio tour guide device and went throughout the grounds leaning as we went. The Tudor plantation was so neat, live animals and walk through out buildings immersed us in the time period. The house was set up as the troops would have had it when it was used as a headquarters. The slave houses on the grounds were very eye opening to the living quarters for a slave at a plantation. The battlefield area was set up as a replica of how battle positions and fields of fire would have been established. At the field camp, we were given a demonstration and and information on daily life for a soldier living in the field by two reenactors. Both did an excellent job answering questions and gave a demonstration of the rifles that would have been carried in battle. Beyond the recreated encampment, actual Confederate earthworks can be seen still intact. We spent several hours here and didn't even see everything. If someone wanted to take in all the available information at the Pamplin Historical Park, I would at least allow for 4-5 hours, but you could easily spend more time than that. 5 stars for sure.

I would tell every single person not to waste their 15.00 entrance fee. FAKE artifacts everywhere , and the smallAmount of limited real artifacts.. Are NOT from the area..lol.. really! There are no interactive people outside, the “Big House” is a total joke.. marble -2x12 tiles on the wall .. what the heck is that..This place is a privately owned non prophet from a government grant… it’s nowhere near historical Jamestown.. don’t waste your $$$!

Top-notch facility with great artifacts including flags, rifles, uniforms and some period furnishings. Self-guided audio tour with dramatic visual interpretation of varying opinions regarding slavery. Important historical figures and details about the agricultural history of Virginia are discussed. I highly recommend it.

Never heard of this place until the day I visited it. Very interesting place that presented many facts about the area and the battles that occurred there. The Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the subject matter. Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area and want to learn some history.

I just wish I had more time to spend here, there’s so much to see, and very friendly staff!

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6125 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA

A wonderful place to get your steps and enjoy with your family. Not disappointed at all, it was a hot day but we still were able to see all the animals. Fun to feed the animals especially the giraffes and goats, baby hippos were just cute. We got the unlimited Ride bands and we used it mostly on the carousel and sky lift, the train got in an accident or something when we were about to ride so that was a disappointment for my son. The food and drinks are great. All animals looks happy and well taken care of by the friendly staff.

We did the Zip and zoo with our two kids, 5 and 10yo. Staff was great on the zip line and kids had a blast. Only issue was a 6yo girl ahead of us that was too afraid to continue; it took a long time for the staff to respond and offer to help. The zoo itself is well done and very funny. Kids loved feeding the animals.

Had an absolute blast with the family. We loved the more open look to the zoo with some free roaming animals and the use of moats over fences when possible. The birds were a huge hit with the kids, go ahead and get the sticks if you have kids they'll love it. Getting to feed many of the animals was pretty awesome and adds a hands on and up close element you just don't get at many zoos. The gift shop was extremely reasonably priced which was a nice change of pace. If you're in the area you should check it out.

My family went on a Saturday and had a great time . We got there around 1:30 and had plenty of time to enjoy the zoo . The zoo is laid out quite easily . Lots of the animals was out enjoying the beautiful day and all looked very healthy. The first zoo I have ever been to where a dog and a cheetah live together in the same enclosure . I thought that was a very interesting backstory. Only thing that disappointed was there were no lions tigers elephants out the day we were there. Not sure if they were in their houses or what but we didn’t see any of the above that I stated . Also we did stop and enjoy the wonderful funnel fries along with the ice cream it was such a night treat on a beautiful day . I’ve been to several zoos some smaller some larger and overall this is a wonderful zoo !

Great day out at the zoo! Highly recommend getting tickets ahead of time to avoid the lines. Fun to be able to feed some of the animals too. The zoo is nice because it's pretty spread out so it doesn't feel too crowded, but it's small enough that young kids can manage walking the whole way.

Absolutely fantastic time! The gentleman who took us through the park was very knowledgeable and had a great personality. We actually were able to go and take a look behind the scenes. The gift was given to a friend of mine who invited me along for the trip. We did the orangutan experience. It was fantastic, definitely pricey but if you have the money to spend it would be a great experience for adults and children.

The zoo is the perfect size for a day trip. I spent approximately 2 hours walking around seeing all of the exhibits. There's a wide variety of animals and all of the enclosures are well maintained. It was a little busy when I visited, but that was due to several school groups being there. Come see the world's oldest African Penguin!

I've thought a lot about how I should word my feelings about this zoo and my experience. I'm somewhere between a 2 and 3-star rating. I love how fun zoos can be, so we continued our tradition of visiting a zoo each vacation we go on. This year we chose the Richmond Zoo, and it was not a show-stopper.We arrived around 1pm on a Tuesday, and there was plenty of parking. We stayed until about 4pm. There was no signage about the zoo from the highway, but you see it after you make the turn in. They might benefit from that free highway advertising if possible, and it helps with navigation.We purchased our tickets for $24 per adult. They offered us a 'zoo treat cup' to feed the animals, and it looked like kibble. I didn't like that you could feed almost any animal the same kibble. Shouldn't their diets be more customized?When you walk in, the whole place just doesn't have any color or pizzazz. They play no music, and their signage designs are all outdated. Don't misunderstand that, their signage will say 'new zoo baby! born last month' in the same faded and outdated design. It is an odd choice.Here are the good things. Their animals look healthy and they seem to provide a lot of enrichment. It was mid-October, and they were probably the most active animals in a zoo I've experienced. The place is real quiet and peaceful, smells real woodsy, and is rather clean all around. My husband commented that the lunch and snacks they sell at the cafe are probably the most reasonable prices he's ever seen, meaning they don't appear to have increased in a while.The zoo's kibble food comes in a paper cup, as their website states their hatred toward the damage plastic has on animals. They also have PVC pipes next to trash cans that are designed to collect the paper cups and keep them out of the waste bins, however, their design needs updating to help further reinforce the use of the PVC collections. If they were clear, and one cup was always inside, that's enough of a visual cue to the visitors on how it works. A picture of this is included. Walking around the zoo is very serene and the woods area they have is rather beautiful. They are also making strides toward expanding their zoo to new areas to house more animal exhibits.As you walk around the zoo, their concrete paths need fixing. There are quite a bit of uneven walkways, with clear potholes in the paths. I saw maybe one orange cone indicating danger. The day we visited, their penguin-drop ride was broken, as was their sky ride. I love sky rides, so that was disappointing that it broke just the day before we arrived (I asked the staff: when did it break?).They appear to have put a lot of trust on the visitors, as many of the animals have wired fencing to their cages instead of glass, so anything could be thrown inside, fed to the animal, or the animal could be pet. They had workers around doing their jobs, but really no one supervising to prevent abuse or danger.The saddest part of the visit was their poor farm animals. I am not an animal expert, and you can view my posted photos, but the goats appear to be grossly overweight, and I assume that's due to the unregulated 'zoo treat cups' and visitors just feeding them all the time. If I am wrong, I will gladly update my review.Overall, I unfortunately would not recommend a visit. I even Googled 'zoo red flags' and this zoo didn't really exhibit any of them, except for the pacing lions, but I didn't enjoy myself too much and wasn't impressed. They would highly benefit from a better marketing team to update their signage and stop selling the zoo treat cups.

Go early!!! Lots of schools visit during the week but if you get there when they open it’s perfect if you are bringing little ones. The train ride was a nice break. Reasonably priced, definitely recommend getting a cup of treats and a few bird sticks! The bird exhibit is awesome!!! Of course the giraffes are too!

Fun for families but starting to show its age. Feeding animals (giraffes esp) was a highlight. Mediocre food options and the “rides” are limited which is ok since it’s a zoo but it would benefit from an update to facilities and amenities. However, bringing the young ones will be a highlight of their week.

Very nice zoo. Well designed and compact. You're easily able to see all their animals and exhibits in a day, which is great. You can feed giraffes and many of their other animals. The park has a carousel and a small drop ride which is made for younger kids to ride. There are zip lines and chair lifts which allow you to see the park from up above and the tree tops. You can also take a short educational tram ride through an open animal enclosure where you can see the some animals safely without barriers (recommended). They have a nice collection of animals but would certainly love to see more (maybe some elephants). Their pride of lions are amazing and look extremely healthy and well kept.

Went with a field trip full of kindergarten students including my youngest grandson. It was a beautiful day, and I just absolutely loved the giraffes! I know there's a lot that goes into running the zoo, but the entrance fee is quite a lot

The zoo is filled with so much to do. So many different exhibits to see~ I really enjoyed the bird sanctuary as well as feeding the giraffes. Make sure you get your animal feed at the front because they don't have the dispensers anywhere on site now. At least not that we could find. Really enjoyable experience. Not my first time going and it won't be my last either!

Great....I seen all types of animals with both 2, 4, and more legs. Some were fascinating, and others were unique. It's an experience of a lifetime that makes you feel blessed, compassionate, concerned, and sad that they are not free. They are there for our own selfish pleasure, but we do offer them a longer life free of predators and hunger. However, when you look in their eyes, you can see the sadness, and it makes you feel for them as a living creature.

Hands down best zoo I’ve been to! Definitely worth getting the annual pass, but the $25 single-entry ticket is still worth it if you only plan to visit once! Fantastic array of animal species to see and the park is clean, family friendly, and the animals are well cared for having more spacious and natural enclosures than I’ve seen at other zoos. My family and I will definitely visit again!

We had an excellent time here! The zoo was clean. We rode one ride over the rhinos, which was pretty fun! Our kids really enjoyed being able to feed a lot of the animals with the food cups you buy. The budgie enclosure was fun, with birds flying all around and landing on you to eat off the food stick you buy! My kids especially loved the peaco*cks roaming around. One came up super close and stole a budgie stick from my toddler, which made him laugh like crazy! The zoo was very interactive, and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. This is one of the smaller zoos that I have been to, and it's definitely missing elephants, which are my personal favorite. However, we still had an amazing time exploring this zoo and watching the animal feedings by the staff. The parking is free and it's a big lot! The only downside was that the staff at the entrance told me we had tickets for all the rides. We rode 1 ride, then tried to ride the train, but they wouldn't allow us on, stating we didn't have ride tickets! I forgot to sort this out when we left the zoo. We spent about 3 hours here and saw the whole zoo, we did not rush through as we stopped to feed animals and watched staff do 2 different feedings, the otters and penguins.

What a great place for a great cost! Took out little one and she loved it. Up close and personal to all the animals. It’s and older zoo but still has a ton to offer. Wil be back for sure.

Don’t listen to all the negatives about this place. This zoo is amazing ! As someone who’s been to a lot of zoo’s , this ones animals seem the happiest and most vocal ! Had an absolute blast visiting here with my family. Lots of parking and they’re also adding more so it’s only going to get better

I love the zoo it was awesome and I’ve taken my daughter there three times already and I can honestly say that it’s one of the best zoos we’ve been to and we’ve been to dozens in Washington DC and all over Massachusetts and South Dakota and the zoo. Animals were very happy to see us and came right up to us unlike the other zoos, which seem like the animals very cautious of people, so the customers must be really great to them

This is a pretty “no frills” zoo and a few of the enclosures can definitely use some improvement. However, it is very interactive, which is a lot of fun and they are expanding it seems. Prices are good and it wasn’t very crowded when we went in January so, we were able to see everything and didn’t feel rushed.

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8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120, USA

Great campsite and pristine park. Clean restrooms and well lit. Beautiful lake. We loved this place and this was our first time visiting.

Me and the hound dog did a night there on a whim. Great park. No crowds the last weekend the C campground was open. Nice hiking trails, not too strenuous. Will return for sure.

Lovely park with a great number of trails. There are plenty of campsites and picnic sites as well. The visitor center has a mini museum which tells the history of the region. Really enjoyed our time here and looking forward to coming back for a more extended stay maybe for camping!

We camped in Loop B and had a great time. It was comfortable and quiet, the bathhouse was very clean and well maintained and the right size for the number of campers. There's no water access from this loop and it's about a half mile from the splash pad. If you've got children, prepare for that excursion. Having said that, it is a boaters paradise and there's plenty of opportunities for that.We visited the camp store/visitor center and learned the history of the park and the Occoneechee Indians. The store is not as well stocked as some of the other campgrounds within the Virginia State Park system. We will return, especially while attending events in the area.

We stayed at a cabin (my husband, myself, and our three dogs) and it was amazing! The cabin has everything you need and more. You have a full/queen size bed in one room. The other room has two bunk beds for a total of 4 twin size beds. You also have a full bath. You have A/C, heat, a fireplace, a wrap-around porch with rocking chairs, a picnic table and grill, etc. We loved it. The place does not have a firepit, but we set a fire in the fireplace after a long day of exploring and it was just as enjoyable. We hiked several of the trails, attempted to fish (we didn't catch anything but I think that was our fault mostly), swam in the lake, visited the town, explored, and genuinely had a great time. We also saw SO much wildlife. In the short time we were there (just 3 short days) we saw many deer (up close), a bald eagle, an owl, buzzards, a gar fish, a grey fox, and a beaver. We had such great time. I know we will be back again in the future.

Nice state park. Quite a few trails to explore. Plenty of parking and entrance points to the multi-use trail. Decided to run the Beaver Pond trail. It was a fairly wide trail that started out on a fire Rd and led to 2 separate loops. Not too many views and it wasn't terribly difficult.

Wonderful state park located in Southern Virginia. We stayed at one of the cabins, which is new in design and offers great views of the water. The cabins have everything you need (well... You'll need to being linens due to Covid!). But kitchen is full sized and offers pots, pans, cutlery etc. Beds are a bit firm so you might want to bring a mattress topper if you are sensitive. Favorite aspect is the rocking chairs on the porch to sit and relax.Great hiking trails in the park. We got a chance to do the Plantation Trail, Tutelo Birding and Mossey Creek trails. All are pretty easy and relaxing.Visitor center staff were all friendly, but wish the gift shop has some better options for shirts and the like.Highly recommend this park if you are interested in the outdoors - especially boating, kayaking, and canoeing.

I truly am happy the splash park has reopened. You can visit this park and pay $7 to park until 11:59pm. The park has several things to do for fun. For example, the splash park, trails and more. The splash pad has a few seating areas and one larger gazebo with two charcoal grills. Outdoor lawn chairs are available in two sizes one for adults and the other for smaller children. Men and women's bathrooms are close by. If you want to get a year long membership it's $50. I think it's worth the deal and the park was very clean. I'm sure you can host gatherings such as birthdays if you contact the main office. Happy something fun has come closer to our country living lifestyle.

Absolutely loved the visitor center! The splash pad area had two slides for bigger kids but there was a great playground for smaller kids closer to the visitor center with great views of the water. Beautiful area to watch a sunset too. Underrated park!

Hike and biked. The trails were well marked and nice. Staff was very polite and helpful. Grounds were very well kept. Bathrooms were all clean and stocked. Had a very good time and look forward to returning soon.

We have been coming to this state park for several years and stay in a cabin. The cabins are great. Very clean, updated, comfortable beds, fireplace, heat and ac, nice porch. I recommend the water view cabins. The park is quiet and small but nice boat facilities, fishing is great. Maybe not a lot for kids except one playground, hiking trails and if you are boating or fishing. Beautiful area and the town of Clarksville is cute. Go see the Prestwould Plantation and Kerr Dam.

Beautiful place. Love the history and culture. Make sure you visit the museum. I felt very safe camping overnight. I would for certain camp here again

Great place to camp. Very clean. This was me and my wife's first camping trip. Bathrooms and shower facilities were very clean.

I am ready to camp here full time. A really , really well kept and friendly campground and park.

What a great park! I stayed here for a week and enjoyed biking, hiking, swimming, and lots of beautiful trails and nature! Nature! Got to see quite a bit of wildlife turkey, dear, squirrel, rabbits, and lots of different types of birds and fish. I really enjoyed how well maintained the park was, and they have a large variety of things to do places to stay, different areas to hang out, etc. If you've never been, I definitely recommend visiting and staying for a bit!

Beautiful, quiet park with great hiking trails and a lake. The cabins are really nice and equipped with a fireplace and all of the comforts of home. Being able to take our dogs with us was a plus. Food, groceries, antique shops, and a Dollar General are a short drive away. On a clear night you can see tons of stars and during the day you can do some geocaching (fun to do with kids). There's also a gift shop that doubles as a small museum. Highly recommended for family get-togetherness or for couples who need a quiet escape.

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1192 Occoneechee Park Rd, Clarksville, VA 23927, USA

Loved the small town feel. Had a nice lunch walked through the shops that have an interesting and wide selection of products.I was surprised by the art options available from painters, painting, framing you name it.

Cute strip just too small. If this is their "down town" there is much more needed. Cute shops and restaurants. Decorated for holidays and very pretty. Not enough to do. We were done in under an hour.

Wake Forest downtown is a quaint downtown, please enjoy this for what it is and support the small locally owned small shops. Buy local, if you are looking for franchises of the big sort or a large city downtown this not that place. Raleigh is your place. It boosts coffee shop, a few cafe's, brewery, Mexican place and great tapas place just to name a few. If you are interested in buying local and getting cool ideas from local arcticians you have come to right place. Keep in mind WF has humble beginnings as far back ask 1980's there were only 7,500 people in WF. Very unique and lucky to have this very cool downtown. #downtownwakeforest

Love our downtown area! It feels like you've gone back in time. Lots of fun restaurants and some cute shops.

Beautiful historical district

Beautiful, historic, great to walk around and check out shops.

Gorgeous lil downtown. Home town feel

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301 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA

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Must visit place if you are in the area. Plenty of activities for kids for all ages. Very interactive and creative set up. You can easily spend 4 to 5 hours and kids won’t get bored! Outside activities are totally different! Parking might be an issue, might need to find a public parking or street parking. Super friendly staff. Activities included but not limited to Arts and science, Drama, Electronics, music and much more..

What a great space for kids to come and play. So many great interactive exhibits and lots of room to get out wiggles and let the imagination run wild. All the staff we encountered we polite and helpful. Lots of unique play experiences for young kids to experience. My little had a blast and cannot wait to return.

What a wonderful museum for the kids and adults to explore together! So many activities and learning spaces! My grandchildren had the best time taking me to each and every space and playing while pretending and exploring! The favorites were the Medical van, Veterinary office, farm, helicopter, creative space, Toddler Hollow, Money, Camping, and Hockey!Enjoy this time for ages 8 months (Baby space that is wonderful) and up. Make sure you have plenty of time. We missed a couple of areas because I didn't allot more time (3 hours) so I would say at least 4 hours if you have an active preschooler or older kiddo. We had a 1 year old and 4 year old and could have stayed another couple of hours. Fabulous eating area for snacks and an on site Café for those who want to grab a meal and coffee. We also don't do a movie which is an option that they would have loved. Can't say enough great things. Go here for a day and have fun!

Must visit place for kids. Right in middle of downtown and many parking options nearby, this is a gem of place. Kids can simulate and play with ambulance, firework, helicopter news, painting, water and many other things. Price around $9 on weekday and $12 weekends. Promotion for bofa customers on price on a particular day. Purchase tickets online as they sometimes have a full board at site.

It was a nice Saturday afternoon. We had our nieces in town and what better place to take them to then Marbles.Highly recommend tickets in advance as they are $9 per, Vs. $12 the day of. The staff was very friendly upon entry.We were taken back by all of the rooms and activities. Easily can spend 2 hrs here. Great for kids ages 18 months and up to 10-11.There appeared to be a gift store and cafe, but we did not go to either.I highly recommend going here with the little ones.

SO MUCH FUN to be had here!All of the areas in this city block sized building are set up for hands-on Montessori style learning! Everything from a giant chess set and giant Legos to an exercise/game themed room with loads of fun, educational stuff in between!!!This was my first time visiting, with my friends' kids, and I think I may have had more fun than they did!If you're in Raleigh with children of all ages, this is an absolute MUST for a full half day or so!

This museum was really fun and my son enjoyed it. We got there at 1100 and it was packed already. I thought we’d only spend an hour but that quickly turned into three lol. There was so much to do that he was knocked out on the drive back home. He really enjoyed being able to color his own car and have it appear on the big screen. We will definitely come back.

We got tickets in advance for the 10:30/11 time slot. Got there a bit later but that wasn't a problem. Easy access with scanning the tickets.The museum was very busy, but with it being the Wednesday before Thanksgiving it was expected.My kids are 7 and 9. They enjoyed the downstairs a lot but they enjoyed the upstairs more. The downstairs area is for smaller children I'd say. The upstairs is definitely more for the older kids. It's a lot of fun and you can easily spend the whole day there.There are plenty of hand sanitizing stations around the museum, there's an elevator, water fill up stations, a nursing station and plenty of bathrooms.The only thing I wish they would have had was free parking. You can street park and pay or pay for parking in one of the lots. But it wasn't a deal breaker.I definitely recommend this museum for children.We did not visit the cafe, gift shop or IMAX.

Wow, this is a really really fun place for kids.. there is so much to do here and the ticket is really cheap..You have to buy the ticket in advance. You cannot buy on the spot, if all are sold out.We went on a long weekend and it was crazy busy and they were not allowing anybody to walk in to make sure you check their website and book in advance .Also, if you have Bank of America credit card the first weekend of every month, you get a free ticket .The weekend we went. It was hard to find a parking spot in front of theBut we can park for free at the Morse Square parking deck, but remember it’s only free on the weekends..We were there for almost 3 hours .. it was crazy busy when when we went, but one hour before closing it started to get free..Definitely worth taking kids..

I wish I could give more stars here, this place deserves it. Absolute fun for the kids of any age. Loads of toys, variety of plays spread across a two-storey building. Any kid would have a blast. Tickets prices are fair, ample public parking spots around the vicinity. A must visit place for the kids.

This museum is AMAZING. We live in DC where there are museums galore, but this one is fantastic for kids. You could easily spend an entire day here. My kids are 8, 5, and a baby and they were all very entertained. My only regret is not coming here earlier in the day to have more time.

Affordable and with plenty of things to do and see. The kids will have a full day packed with activities and things to see and do. Great place to spend some quality time with your kids.

We love marbles so much! Plenty of choices for kids with different interests. My toddler loves it here, he can pick whatever interests him and move on to the next fun thing whenever he prefers. Very safe environment and thought out designs.

Spent a delightful 3 hours here with 7 and 4 year olds. We explored nearly all of the exhibits and faced tears when we had to tell the kids it was time to go. Really clean, really fun and creative exhibits. The water table was probably the biggest hit for the 4yr old, followed by the room that lets kids color balloons and cars then projects them moving around on a giant city map. 7 yr old liked the balls in the “economy” exhibit. It was pretty crowded on a Friday but still totally enjoyable. Almost no wait- we got tickets online the evening before.

We went on a Monday, there was a decent amount of people there. So I would recommend going on a Monday. There are a lot of exhibits here. My 8 month old enjoyed the baby area, there were a lot of soft obstacles for him to climb on. He also liked the toddler area, he could crawl around and there were some stuffed animals and some things for him to crawl on. I strolled him around to the other exhibits, he was too little for most of it but he enjoyed watching the other kids and splashing in the water table. The cafe outside was not great. I got a water and my daughter got a smoothie but the staff at the cafe were very friendly and attentive. There weren’t any handicap doors, which made it a little difficult with a stroller. I think we will be back when he’s 2, I think he’ll enjoy it a lot more! I would say if your child is walking until about 7 years old is perfect for this museum.

Enough to do for the entire day. It can get chaotic on busy days so we go on off times. Love the outdoor and indoor sections. Kids love the sand. We enjoyed watch Polar Express on IMAX. We had no issues finding specking on the street.

Wonderful experience for younger kids. Place was clean with so many hands on activities! Lots of fun things to do from science experiments and water tables to learning about forestry, firefighters and carpentry. Reasonably priced but it fills up early. Go late morning or early afternoon to beat the field trips from multiple schools.

Great place to take children of all ages. I could have stayed there all day. The name is misleading if you are not a local. I expected to see how marbles were made and for there to be marbles everywhere games tournaments, make your own marbles..ext..Over all this place was a hit I enjoyed dancing to the music, the water area, the outside garden, basketball, trampoline, omg they really out did it with the variety of things to do. I loved it! My grandsons ages 3,2,and 1 enjoyed it.

First time visiting. Lots of activities for young kids. My kids really enjoyed their time there. There is an area for toddlers as well as an area for infants. Must buy tickets online in advance. We opted for the 1 year basic membership. $150 covers admission for 1 year for 2 adults and all kids in the household. Opens at 10am but members can enter at 9am. There are two levels and two small outdoor areas. Parking can be an issue since it's downtown Raleigh. Street parking in the area is free on weekends and metered during the week. Kids will definitely enjoy.

March 24, 2024I... LOVED IT. I had a lot of fun going with my friend and her grandkids. I had just as much fun as they did (if not more lol).Definitely recommend! It's a place where kids and adults can have fun, and have learning take place (without realizing it!).Definitely can't wait to go back again!

This is a great place to take the kids. We especially enjoyed the hurricanes hockey area. We also liked the IMAX animal kingdoms movie. I took a star off because I usually expect some kind of free parking. I parked on the street not knowing I would have to move my car after 2 hours and I circled the block several times trying to find a new spot (losing time to play in the museum). Finally I realized there was a parking deck that I will use in the future that is close by (ended up paying twice to park). Overall this is a wonderful place for kids to play and the workers seemed cordial as well.

Took a trip to Marble’s with our boys, and they had an absolute blast! They loved just about every single thing on both floors. The staff was friendly and helpful. The best part was the splash area, they had the most fun with that! Your ticket/sticker gets you all day come-and-go access to the museum. So we even enjoyed surrounding downtown Raleigh for lunch! Great place to spend the day with your kids. We would highly recommend!

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This place has definitely improved over the years! It's definitely worth your time going. It's free to enter and the paid events are not expensive at all. The best part is, you could spend all day there and still not see everything! I especially love their dinosaur exhibit. My only complaint is I wish the dinosaur exhibit was larger and more interactive for $10 a person. But I was surprised that they move!

Outstanding museum that continues to thrive and innovate. Currently under construction which is a testament to their constant growth. Big dinosaur stuff on the way! So informative and interactive. The exhibits truly come to life. The museum is free however certain exhibits are ticketed. Membership is less than $100 for families! You can’t beat that. A beautiful place to learn and grow. I highly recommend and look forward to coming back, I’ve been visiting this museum since I was a kid! I admire the progress and look forward to more knowledge and creativity. Stop by when you can!

What a great museum North Carolina had! I could spent a whole day here just looking how amazing they created the space. It’s spacious,detailed, and neat, and clean. The museum also has special exhibitions to interact with the visitors. With the amount of what they provide, it’s amazing that they don’t charge visitors to enter the museum. It’s a great place to learn and bring kiddos to explore.They have a cafe if you want to rest a bit and enjoy a cup of coffee while waiting for the kids to explore 😃

This is a free museum that is open to people of all ages. I was so impressed by their collections. It’s a 4-story museum with a breezeway that connects to research labs that are currently in operation. They have interactive exhibits that are so fun for the kids and adults alike. Watch for special exhibits that they are rotating through. Be sure to keep an eye out for some unique finds that are native to North Carolina and even more rare finds that exist only in this museum. The staff is very friendly and helpful!

Loved it. This place was massive and free. Two buildings, one was four floors and the other was three floors it took us about 5 hrs to go though the whole building and see everything. The bug exhibit was amazing especially with the terrariums of live bugs. Sadly the butterfly room was closed but we did see the sloth that was in their and got to watch him eat. They also had live feedings during the week. They also have a nice little Cafe next to the butterfly house on the fourth floor so you can watch the butterflies while eating.

Amazing Place! I took my family here for the first time and had quite the adventure. There are countless things to see and do and I only wish I could've done more. They have almost everything you can imagine in a museum. From the Paleontology Lab to the Living Conservatory, From the Biodiversity Lab to the 3D Cinema, this place has it all. Whether you're taking your kids there to learn something new or just looking for a little bit of nostalgia. No matter the reason, this place certainly has what every adult and child needs.

This museum is in downtown Raleigh and offers a nice variety of things to view and learn about. It is free to get in. The museum also has movies and special exhibits that require payment. Some of the areas close sooner than others. However, whether young or old, this place has something to educate anyone of any age. It is two buildings with multiple floors. There is a parking deck close by to park in, and it's just a short walk to the entrance.

First of all, this place is educational. Probably will learn more here than from a teacher. Second, it’s entertaining and can brighten your schedule. Lastly, it’s free, which makes it a wonder without any price that you have you pay. Located in the heart of Raleigh, this place is a must for any visiting people.

Very impressed with the amount of exhibits considering the admission is free. My small children loved it. Worth the visit and your donations. The staff at the Microbe viewing station were awesome. They let me 3 year old use a microscope. He loved every second of it. Very knowledgeable and engaging.

We took our kids here while on vacation in North Carolina. They had such a great time looking at the dinosaur models. I was very impressed that such a neat place was free to visit. You can tell that all of the models were very expensive and well made. My favorite part was learning about space and all of the space rocks they have on display. They also have a really pretty butterfly botanical garden that is also home to a sloth. Sadly this area was closed to visitors being able to go inside. Overall a 5/5 experience, perfect for learning! I can't wait to go back when the kids are a little older and can really appreciate what it has to offer.

Little disappointed that alot of the interactive labs and displays weren't working on the nature side. We originally went here 5 years ago and now again in 2023. As an adult nothing has changed much. Kids enjoyed it as they were to young to remember our first visit. If you do want to do labs do them first as they close at 3.

What an amazing place!! Lots of natural science exhibits from reptiles to dinosaurs with great staff available to answer questions and help with the hands-on displays. Something for all ages from toddlers to adults and there is no cost to get in to see the exhibits. There are some things like movies and such that do have a charge, but with everything to see on multiple levels, we didn't have a need to see any of that. Every time I come to North Carolina, I am more impressed with the states commitment to quality of life for the residents here, and this free museum is a great example.

Great museum! We spent about an hour there but could have spent the whole day. Lots of exhibits to check out, and lots to learn. There were lots of families walking around and enjoying the experience! They have some dinosaurs, spiders, bugs, geology, history, etc. very well laid out among the 4 floors with a cafe on the fourth floor. There is also a Sloth that you may be lucky enough to see like we did!

Free admission. Worth your time. 5 floors of a very diverse exhibition. Very kid friendly. Cafe on the 4th floor for a quick snack. Bathrooms everywhere. Easy to navigate. Loads of parking nearby.Staff is very friendly, the mood is great. Variety of live animals (bugs, butterfly, etc)Must visit in Raleigh. Also a great alternative toMarbles just down the road.

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this museum is an excellent choice for a weekend getaway or a weekday excursion with kids. It boasts an impressive collection of live insects on the top floor, other floors included snakes such as copperheads, cottonmouths, rat snakes, and other snakes commonly found in North Carolina. The dinosaur exhibits were a big hit with the children.We also decided to explore the spider exhibit, but I wouldn't recommend it. There are far more captivating displays and a 3D film to enjoy elsewhere.What's even better is that there's no admission fee, and the place wasn't crowded during our visit. I wholeheartedly recommend this museum for families, kids, or anyone with a passion for spending quality time exploring.Parking is available in public areas, and even on a weekend, we found ample street parking.

We go to this museum all the time! We have never been during Bugfest. It was absolutely amazing!! One of the ladies that work there told us it’s the biggest event of the year. They offer several insects for you to see and touch, they also have lots of vendor set ups outside, you’ll get to see people dressed up in costumes, face painting, and just a lot of education on the several different kinds of insects . My kids loved it. We had so much fun and look forward to going next year.

the museum is rich in exhibits 3 or 4 floors, for all ages. About 2 hr walk through. You are your own tour guide. Best part is its no cost at all. You'll learn a bit of history on wildlife and science. The dinosaur exhibit was pretty cool. I was to scared to get in there with the butterflies though, it would be a nice experience if you aren't squirmish like me. Quite fascinating. Something fun to do if you're already in the area. I wouldn't suggest traveling more that 2 hours to get here. I don't like that there's certain life wildlife displayed in cases that aren't the appropriate length requirements for them to thrive in. I hope they are taken out at night or something, but don't believe they are. But overall all great experience.

Fun and educational place with lots of great exhibits. It was surprise for us knowing the museum is absolutely free to the public. Clean and very well maintained place. They also have canteen with good sandwiches and other snacks. Our favourite section was butterfly dome where we saw several species of butterflies. Love to visit this place again.

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Beautiful public park with a great history. The old rides are really nice. I love how they have preserved the carousel, It feels like stepping back in time. Very family friendly with lots of activities. The rides I felt were reasonably priced at $2 each.

This park is beautiful! Love the different types of activity you can do with your kids. The playground is huge and if you want to go for a nice walk, they have various paths you can do that with. Definitely recommend for a nice family day!

Amazing park rides are so dang cheap… kids will have a lot of fun.. each ride is like $2 to $4.We went on a weekend and the park was crowded.. but all the rides are fun.. my kid love the carasol..We went on the boat ride and it was super hot that day.. save your energy if you want it boat ride.. they give you 30 mins but you will be done in 15 mins..The train ride takes you around the park which give you a good view of the park..You can buy tickets online and no need to wait in line for the tickets.. Park is small and easy to walk around.. which I really like and you dnt get tired…

What a great park! I was in town and wanted a park to go to with the weather being so nice and I saw that there was a lot of reviews for this one and I decided to check it out! It was AMAZING! My daughter absolutely loved how versatile that park was! The coolest part of the park had to be the Marry-go-round! The paths are paved so they are stroller friendly. There was a lot of shade and places to sit and have lunch. There was even a little food hut in the park! We didn’t eat there but many people did! The coolest part was the music that was playing near the restrooms, gave retro vibes to the area and made you feel like you stepped back a few decades

Great!!! Awesomely beautiful park. Great views, great breeze. Good for family, couple ‘s day. A day with the kids. Picnic. Anything. If you visit NC you HAVE TO VISIT THIS PARK. Super recommended

Very beautiful peaceful park with gorgeous nature and playgrounds. Cool thing that it’s close to the city and can be easily driven to in 15 minutes. Haven’t been there at the busiest , parking was really easy to find . There is a beautiful small lake on premises as well . Overall pretty park for relaxing

Pullen Park is North Carolina’s oldest public park, and the 5th oldest operating amusem*nt park in the US.There are lots of flowers and gorgeous landscaping to enjoy while strolling around the park.And there is a little train you can ride that circles the park.The real highlight here however is the Gustave A. DentzelCarousel which dates back to 1911. I may or may not have pushed some children aside to make sure we got on the cats! There were also giraffes, goats, bunnies and of course plenty of horses. Took me right back to childhood. Well worth the $2 ticket price.Swan shaped paddle boats are also available for rent. Plus plenty of play areas for kids and some other interesting things to see like a retired train car.

Randomly stopped after noticing this park as we drove past. Very pleasant discovery for us. A historical park, with wonderful landscaping, paved paths, rides, fountains, playground, and signage for the history. We were too late for the attractions to be open, but everything was beautiful.

Pristine park within the city of Raleigh NC. It is beautifully landscaped around ancient trees. It has plenty of paved pathways and bridges with benches and seating areas to enjoy the beauty from. There is plenty to do. You can ride a train, a carousel and paddle boats. There are picnic areas and playgrounds for toddlers to older children.

We had such a good time at Pullen Park. I enjoyed riding in a paddle boat; you will see beautiful scenery around the park while paddling. There’s no long wait on weekday afternoons. The park offers many attractions for kids and families, including carousels, a train, paddle boats, and playgrounds. There are also some picnic areas, or you can enjoy walking around, and tickets are not expensive.

This is a 5 star park but only gave it 4 star due to lack of parking spaces. Otherwise beautiful serene peaceful park with natural beauty surrounding it. Definitely highly recommend taking the train!

This is a great park, not just because of the attractions and play area, but the history also. It makes it all the more enchanting. The train and the historic carousel absolutely delight my toddler, as do the paddle boats. Be prepared to wait if you go on a weekend, though. There's pretty much no wait on weekdays. There's picnic shelters and grills, and a great playground, with stuff for kids of all ages. The concession stand also has great food and treats, and the restrooms are very clean.

Awesome park. There a lot of activities to do for all ages like train ride, playground, carousel, kiddie boat ride, Paddle boat and alot more. Definitely recommended. Buy tickets online to beat the croud. Lots of parking. Clean restrooms. Mist stations & water filling stations located throughout the park. Cafe inside the park.

A fun park for all ages. Rode the train which runs along the park boundary, it was a short lovely ride. This beautiful park has a lake with fountain and boat riding activity, walking paths, bridges, playing areas, kids activities, carousel, shelters, benches, kiddies boat ride etc. Well maintained restrooms. Parking available but may gets busy on weekends. It has no entry fee but activities are chargeable.

Had a lovely experience at Pullen Park over Labor Day weekend. We were able to ride the train, carousel and Kiddie boats. The cost is $2 per ticket and it's easiest to use your smartphone to buy tickets in advance. There are several different playground areas all designated to fit different ages. Gorgeous flowers and plants. Beautiful landscaping. They also have paddle boats for rent and a nice walking trail around the lake.

Kids love this park! Can’t ask for more. A full playground, a train that you can ride around the park, a carousel, and a concession stand! During the warmer months there’s boats and other activities that we weren’t able to do, while visiting during January but there’s still a good amount of attractions for kids of younger ages.Park is extremely clean, staff is friendly. A good place to come and take a stroll too. Dogs can’t come into the playground area but it would be a nice place to walk them around the pond.

Our favorite park in the triangle! $2 tickets per person for the rides (train, boats, and carousel). And a fun play area for kids. The peddle boats in the pond were not open when we went at the end of March even though it was a warm day.

The park is beautiful and I'm absolutely in love with the cypress trees around the grounds. However, one really big problem that we encountered is that there was music playing over a loud speaker. I imagine that for most kids, that would be fine. Unfortunately for us, my daughter is autistic and music triggers meltdowns. It's a sensory thing. We were trying to walk to the park area to see if we could get her to play a little bit, and as we got closer to the music she got upset and we had to leave. It took over an hour to calm her down. I know that our experience isn't normal, but it would be amazing if more places considered children that aren't neurotypical and maybe could skip the music or have sensory friendly days or times without it. It's so hard to go anywhere outside of our home and parks are usually a safe place.I don't imagine that we'll be back because of this.That being said, it's a lovely little park and I think most kids would really enjoy it.

Beautiful family park. There is 3 mins train ride, kids boat ride, carousal within park.

a beautiful place to walk around… the train ride was $2/person - if you go during the week, the wait isn’t long at all.the big swans are picture worth as well.the playground looked great, but we didn’t have anyone with us to test it!

Excellent place to bring the family.Clean and well kept. Lots to do and the employees were super friendly and helpful. Carousel, train, paddleboats and a kiddie boat ride. The playgrounds are awesome too!

We came here in mid February. The playground is very crowded yet a place to cool down. Train ride is entertaining with kids, and the same with the carousel. At this time, the carnival games were closed, but I’m sure they are as good as everything else. A great way to relieve your kids, and having fun yourself at the same time.

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Gorgeous place! We usually go there to walk outside and there is lots of space to spread out from other people. What I especially love is that the grass is all natural (not an urban desert like many people’s lawns) and they have wild flowers planted throughout the area. Not only the wild environment looks absolutely stunning but it also supports bees and other insects. If you look closely, the grass has wild clover mixed in which is a native flower and feeds rabbits and other wildlife plus it’s drought resistant and stays green all summer long. It doesn’t grow long so you don’t have to mow as often if at all. We need more (or all) lawns to be natural to support our wildlife. Plus it’s healthier for people too.Another great thing - the NC Museum of Art is dog-friendly! There is a creek in the woods so dogs can quench their thirst there if you forgot water. I recommend all people who are travelling and need a place to stop and stretch their legs and give a break to their dogs/kids to stop at this place! Take advantage of this beautiful place and don’t forget to take pictures!Love this place! Breathe fresh air not pesticides!

Amazing outdoor art in rolling hills where one can picnic, fly kites etc. New building is big glass metal one, old is brown one. Both incredible with insane amount of very famous art. Great to go hang out and do own sketches/art of what you see or feel. They have wee seats one can borrow as well a wheelchairs and walkers for those with impairments

Beautiful museum. We came for the Dutch Art exhibit- it was spectacular. I generally prefer 1-2 hours at the museum, here I was happy to stay for several hours to take it all in and I’d happily return. Our local family purchased memberships which seem really worth it. Cafe was decent- great cappuccino, sandwiches were not bad, salad had great dressing. The outdoor grounds are beautiful and lots of fun for kids and adults!

This place is free all throughout the week The common ground is the free access. there are paid parts of the museum there are paid exhibits. But there is enough there to view for 3 hours of free fun and that's not including outside or reading all of the notes we came in about 12:00 and still left as they were closing. We had a great time. There are also two different buildings that have different exhibits in them. Will definitely be back soon. My favorite part was probably the cigarette machine or the old Roman statues. The cigarette machine has several different artists concept of art. It can arrange from pictures to portraits to sculptures. Definitely read signs around the exhibits some say don't touch some even say do not enter PLEASE READ THE SIGNS AS WE DEFINITELY MADE SOME MISTAKES AS WE WALKED AROUND THE MUSEUM FOR OUR FIRST TIME.

The entire experience at this museum was exceptional!Outdoor areas are great, very peaceful and lots of sculptures. There is a lot of walking involved, so wear comfortable shoes.There are multiple nature trails as well as the outdoor exhibits, they are very relaxing and you can rent a bike. We also had lunch at the cafe and would recommend.The indoor exhibits are simply amazing! There is something for everyone, from Renaissance portraits to the ancient Egyptian collection to the Roman mosaic to the modern art. There is so much to look at and I would have spent a whole week there wandering around. There is also an interactive area that is fun for little and big kids, and even adults.Everything about this museum is great, and I would definitely recommend this for any art lover.

This art museum was under construction when we went but they still had a lot to see. We saw the very cool exhibits inside and they have a vending machine to purchase little handmade art pieces, which was a lot of fun and we got some cute things. The best part was the outdoor exhibits. They have amazing architecture and I want to return soon! It is also a great walking track for families and pets. Tons of parking.

This is a fabulous walking area. Dog and bike friendly too. There are benches and vistas aplenty.A gorgeous combination of meadow, shady woodlands, pond, hills, and resting spots with large scale sculptures and native floral. There is a lovely bee garden with hives and plenty of healthy activity.A must if you are in the area. Open dawn to dusk, plenty of parking. Over 5 miles of trails, I didn't even cover half.The general art museum is free as well, but I didn't have enough time for that.

Absolutely beautiful museum with stunning outdoor spaces. Saw a family having a picnic and people strolling (and biking) around. I was fortunate enough to see Ruth E Carters exhibit and it was so captivating to see her career accomplishments laid out with thorough background information. The amount of research she does for her costume design is above & beyond. I ran out of time to finish seeing the exhibits in the second building, so I'll have to return!

Free admission !! Best museum I have ever been to. There are so much rare ancient pieces in the West building. There’s also a large park outside where you can walk around, or ride bicycle. Huge parking lot with some shaded trees. You can spend the whole day there. Highly recommend it, we really love it there.

We had a great time at this museum! We went with a school group with the Expedition School. The focus was on art made by women and on art made of recycled and found objects. The NC Art Museum offered a excellent docent who taught us about many of the works on display. Our teacher had worked with the museum in advance to create a scavenger hunt for the kids to find the art that will fit into their future science, ELA and Art projects. I’ve been to this museum many times before on my own, but I really appreciated how they handled having a slew of middle school kids trying to navigate their assignment. Excellent space and we loved the art!!

An awesome experience if you're looking for something free to do during the week. The art selection is diverse so I feel like there is something for everyone. Take a moment to enjoy the artwork and then head outside for a walk around the museum park pathways. Any day of the week you will find locals going for walks, having picnics, or hanging out with friends.

Easily one of the most incredible museums I’ve ever been to! Top 5 for sure. Such a hidden gem. Really thoughtful curation, juxtaposing contemporary & classical art with interesting text. Gorgeous space. Epic permanent collection.

This place is free? I just don't understand how this huge place is free for all to enjoy. Amazing grounds, fun sculptures, interactive art,nature beautifully maintained, extensive walking trails... I could go on about the unique gem that this place is, but instead I say go see for yourself.All the amenities too, free parking, access to a cafe, bicycle rental, great places to relax and take a break.The only thing that it might be worth knowing before going is if you mainly want to stay indoors call before you go, on our particular visit the west building was closed and the east building has a large number of exhibits getting redone, so if you plan was not to be outside and walking around talking it all in you may not have enjoyed it as much as there would be limited things to see.

We went to see one exhibit and quickly realized we should have allowed more time to see the rest of the museum. Loved Afrofuturism. We also had tickets to the outdoor concert featuring Samara Joy. Rain was predicted for the day and hours before the concert was to start I got an email that arrangements were made to change the venue indoors. Brilliant! Bravo to the museum and staff for making this happen.

This is a great thing to explore with your family in Raleigh. They have a lot of knowledgeable staff that works here as well. There is a never ending amount of things you can learn about in these museums. It’s very clean and very cool. It is also free entrance so if you have a big family and looking for something cheap/free to do. I would highly recommend the art and science museums!In the science museum there is a live butterfly exhibit!!

We honestly only walked around outside. But it is a beautiful stroll with plenty to see, read, and do. You can bring your little ones and see sculptures and nature combined for free. It was a great walk on a fall day.

Came here with my boyfriend about a month ago and had a great time. Their were two different buildings, one consisting mainly of art, and the other with a dining area, store, and more art. There were also several outside areas to explore. All the art was very unique and engaging. I would like to mention, their is no admittance fee or anything, unless you want to view the private room. Would definitely like to come back and see more of what the outdoor areas have to offer.

Art in bloom was spectacular! My nephew blessed me with behind the scenes experience. A lot of work, but worth every smile you saw!

A multifaceted place with both indoor and outdoor options. It was just a tad cold for us, so we did not explore the trails (but would very much like to.) It definitely seemed like a regular destination for local folks to visit for outdoor walks with families and with their dogs!Inside it has both the formal/historical, and the more current/local, types of exhibits —in the west and east buildings, respectively.The range of the formal presentations is impressive (I.e., African, European, American, Egyptian). Also, their use of unified/simplified large digital touchscreen displays is both very attractive (less clutter) and very effective. They have even used technology to make ordering food at the restaurant/cafeteria easy, right from your seat. Pretty cool.Being slightly out of town makes them easy to get to and easy to park, all for free.If you like museums at all, this is an easy choice to be sure to include in your visit to Raleigh.

Awesome museum. Today, I visited the park that's next to the museum. It's prom season, kids flying kites and dogs being walked on a gorgeous 70 degree day.

For a free place to visit it was outstanding. I was shocked to see so much art from so many different places and times. Requires quite a lot of time to properly enjoy it all. Nice grounds too, for a good walk

This museum is amazing. We didn't realize how big it was, and came after 12 pm on a Saturday and only had time for the West building. We came back on Sunday and spent the whole day doing the East building and outdoors. You can easily spend days here. There's so much to look at, and the paths outside are great, mostly all paved, and extensive.The bathrooms are clean, and each building has a free locker area to lock up your jackets/bags while you're walking around.

Absolutely stunning. I was impressed, both by the exhibitions and the park. You'll need a full day if you really want to delve into the collections. The staff is extremely friendly and the lighting is most of the time ideal, which really stimulates our contemplation of the pieces of art on display. Plus we were warmly welcomed, we really appreciated the passion that the staff showed.

From history to modern art, paintings to sculptures, metal to fabric, visuals to audio, indoor and outdoor - here's a little of everything! Must visit for a rejuvenating experience. Choose a day when the temperatures are comfortable for a long walk outdoors to make the most of your day

Visited during my first time in Raleigh and I was blown away by the quality and the quantityof art on display. While the more contemporary artists were my favorites (especially Kehinde Wiley's Judith and Holofernes), there are also ancient and classical works as well. That includes a few Monet paintings, a Botticelli, and others.Rain prevented us from checking out the sculpture garden, but I'd love to go back and see it on a future visit. The café and gift shop were nice as well. The best part is that admission is free!

A museum that hits WAY above its weight. 🎨 10/10 worth going, not least because it's 🆓! (Donation suggested) Great variety of art. It has a surprising amount of antiquities too. It's a beautiful place to take a stroll around the museum grounds.

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2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

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I had to take away another star for the seating and the fact that they ran out of pretzels within minutes of the 20 minute break. The seats are definitely not good. They hurt your butt after about 30 minute so I definitely recommend a seat crushing come with you.Had to take away a star because someone decided to kick and beat my seat. Not happy with that.Show is good so far, though.Very nice, crazy but nice.The bathroom is definitely nice. Complimentary lady products are available in the bathroom also. The entrance is crazy definitely going through a good search.Drug dogMetal detectorTickets scannedPeople are available to help around every corner

I was there for the recent STYX concert and my family and I have no complaints. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. We were pretty much escorted to my handicap spot and my wife and son were shown the seats in front of me. Heck, I even had one of the staff, a bubbly, cheerful woman on the second floor interior of venue help me pull on my concert t-shirt I bought. I usually have to complain about handicapped service because it's just not very good most places. Here I felt just like another concert goer. They saw me the person and not the guy in a wheelchair.

This is such a nice venue. There really is NO bad seat in this place! We sat in Section 10, Row A which was the 2 level balcony for the musical WICKED. It was fantastic.The parking deck was very close to the venue with only a short walk. And checking in was seamless.

First time guest here, and this venue has the most amazing customer service of any concert hall I have been to. Top notch all the way. Beer and food were very reasonably priced as well. Most places like this, you’re just another customer, but DPAC was so welcoming and made me feel like an appreciated guest! THANK YOU!!

My husband and I drove 2.5 hours to see Bert Kreisher perform here. It was totally worth it! Entering the venue was a breeze and so was finding our seats. The servers at the concession stands were very friendly and the food and drinks were pretty good! The bathrooms were also very clean and the venue staff were very helpful with guiding us out of the venue towards the parking lot. We will certainly return here!

The first picture is the orchestra pit. The second one is the stage for Hamilton. What an amazing show. The theater is of course fairly new and just beautiful on the outside. They have several parking lots, so parking was easy. The interior is beautiful also oh, and very very clean, and very secure, with lots of service people two man the food and refreshment stands. Drinks and food all right bit cheaper then they would be at the Ballpark. All the employees are extremely helpful. And friendly. I'd go there all the time if I could afford a season pass.

Beautiful venue. Parking was so easy. They had all kinds of snacks, clothing apparel for WICKED. We went with a group. Seating was very comfortable. Staff was Amazing.

DPAC is a nice venue, the staff is friendly and everything moved smoothly before we were seated. They offer drinks and simple snacks, there are alcoholic beverages from beer to a bar as well as a coffee station. The seats were nice and the bathrooms were clean. My husband and I really enjoyed our experience!

Got great tickets to the jinx and dela holiday show. The show was right up my alley, a parody about religion, politics, consumerism, climate, miserable conflict, and people forgetting to look out for others... everything that make people appear and be ignorant. DPAC staff are super pleasant and helpful, crowd is fun and eclectic, and the view is pretty good from the lower levels, even the side section 4/Q/213. There seems to be complimentary coffee and tea. Bathrooms are big and clean. Multiple entrances and exits. The venue holds a huge crowd. The volume is a little too loud so that some of the singing numbers are difficult to understand and distinguish. Parking is nearby for $12, but honestly you can find street parking free just a few blocks around. It's nice to arrive to park around 45 minutes before the show, though this one started 10 minutes late, and lasted a total of 1 hr. 45 min.

Came to see the Nutcracker for a Christmas present. It was a well put on show, beautiful costumes and sets. The doors opened about 10 min later than it said so that felt a little frustrating as it became more of a mad dash frenzy to get to seats. However everything is clearly marked, so it was easy to find where you were supposed to go.The staff was friendly and attentive, happy to help and answer questions.It was nice that DPAC sent out quite a few emails in the days before the show regarding parking and traffic with specific rates and locations. I’m sure we could’ve found some free street parking, but we used one of the parking garages for $10 and it was safe and easy to get in and out.

First here for Kem concert featuring Niito Band for Mother's Day! My mom, sister, and I had a phenomenal time. Beautiful place and great sound system. The concert was awesome! We are already looking at the next concert to come back!

Fantastic venue for an extraordinary 2Cellos Concert! All the staff were efficient, friendly and welcoming and the area of Durham was great. Had dinner at Tobacco Road Cafe and the food was plentiful and delicious!

This was my first time seeing a musical. I didn't know what to expect.This place is super nice and so clean! The lone tends to build during intermission but it went pretty quickly. They direct you which stall to go to and have hygiene products available. We were were on the third row on the balcony and we loved our seats! We could see everything. There were a few moments when I couldn't hear the audio. The cast and music was phenomenal. One thing to note about the stairs: they can be hard to maneuver. I am an aptuee and they made me nervous. Not unsafe... Just nervous. Wonderful time and sweet staff! Huge range of snacks and drinks. Highly recommend. I am getting a pretzel next time! They looked SO good.

Convenient and they have the most amazing acts that come to perform never disappointed! We just saw Wicked, it held up to performances I've seen in New York. Can't wait for our next adventure there.

Great venue, not a bad seat in the house. Very affordable garage parking $7, they didn’t take cash 10/14/23. Coming back, only one elevator was working and the line was long. If you are using the elevators at the theater, usually a long line, and it may take 4-5 waits until you can board, so plan the extra time. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Used the vending machine to get soda, 20 ounce bottle, charged $5. And don’t forget to visit the box office if buying tickets to other shows to save the extreme handling online fees from TM.

I personally feel it isn't a bad seat in this facility. I sat in the Grand tier for this event. I have truly enjoyed all the events I've gone to here. The staff is awesome. Here are some pics of Dru Hill from the Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Part 2 last night.

Just outstanding! We saw the Lion King. Great location. All seats are good. The acoustics were excellent! Highly recommend.

What a superb venue!! I saw an amazing musical done so well!! The people here are incredible, from waving us into the parking area, to scanning tickets or ushering us to our seats...everyone was super friendly and pleasant! Loved that you could bring food and beverages into the theater to eat at your seat. Rows are situated at a height where the rows below do not obstruct your view. Great place!

Great place for live music and musicals. The facility is very comfortable with good views and acoustics except for the occasional big head in front of you. Try for seats near the middle sections 5 and 6 of the Grand Tier for the best value but the balcony view is also very good.

I went to see The Grinch The musical and everything was awesome! I really enjoyed watching an amazing performance. Please be kind and explain to children that it is rude to kick those sitting in front of you. Educate your children before you take them to an event. And don't start getting in the way when the performers are still on stage, I was impressed to see how many people started to leave when the performers were saying goodbye.

This place is beautiful inside and out, so easy to navigate and so many bathrooms and food counters. The acoustics were great! All you could hear was the performer, not a peep could be heard from the raucous crowd while the music was playing. A lovely place to enjoy a concert.

This marked my inaugural visit to the DPAC, driving from Greensboro to catch the performance by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. Despite having secured tickets months in advance, a curveball came our way when my wife required foot surgery just 1 1/2 weeks prior to the concert. Concerns loomed over logistical challenges, including drop-off/pick-up and navigating her limited mobility at the venue.Our apprehensions swiftly dissipated thanks to the extraordinary assistance of Nancy, an outstanding parking attendant. Addressing all my questions, she guided us to optimal parking to ensure proximity to the front door. Even before entering, multiple staff members inquired about our needs, offering to provide a wheelchair or any necessary assistance. Upon entering, we were efficiently ushered to the elevator and directed to our seats.Enter Donna – truly exceptional! She engaged with us, discussing options to enhance my wife's comfort and guiding us to the most convenient route to the restroom. I cannot praise her enough for the stellar service provided. From beginning to end, it felt like a Red Carpet experience. And, of course, the show was nothing short of amazing in this fantastic venue. :)

Ledisi tour was great. Saw her a few years ago. She really gives a great performance. Her new music is on target for today.Looking glamorous and sounding even better than soft butter on perfectly brown toast.

Good acoustics, great show, the typical tight rows of seating. No enforcement of not using cellular devices during the show. My neighbor was watching gymnastics throughout the first act, the filter did not make it less distracting.

Well, we came to see JP and when I bought the tickets, I didn't see anything indicating a handicapped or companion, so I bought aisle seats thinking I could be ok there. I didn't realize there were stairs leading to the seats when I bought them and was stuck. Fast forward to our wonderful usher, ZEDA, coming over to ask if we needed any help. She immediately took charge, radioed to the others and asked if there were any more open handi spots and got us situated in no time flat. Plus, I inquired about what spots to book for future shows since this was our first time here and she pointed them all out!! She went above and beyond to help us and I will be booking many more shows here just because of her. Y'all made a wonderful choice hiring this young lady and even though we didn't converse with many other ushers, they all seemed very happy to help when necessary. Thank you for making this a wonderful evening!!

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123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701, USA

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We used to love going to the DBAP multiple times each season. Since covid, things have changed for the worse in my opinion. DBAP has gone cashless.My first minor issue was at the parking deck, getting slowed down by paying with a card because my card tap didn't work. When attempting to enter the park, we were close to an opening that we weren't allowed to enter through. We later exited though those gates. Would have been more convenient to have a ticket scanner there at the beginning. We had to walk halfway around to another entrance where there was a ticket scanner.Moving on to food ordering..keep in mind that we are 36 & 43, so we are familiar with electronics and screens. Our tickets were preloaded with $5 so we attempted to order at one of the first few stations we saw. There are now screens to replace people. 👎 We selected our orders and tried scanning our tickets multiple times and it wouldn't work. My husband tried and still couldn't get it to scan. We ended up cancelling after being there several minutes and moving on to another area since no one was there to help. We actually found an area where a person took our orders, but we forgot to order a drink and were looking for the discounted Bull Durham beer (on Thursdays), which wasn't available at the normal food places. Wasted a few more minutes getting one soda and the tickets actually scanned there. Discount beer wasn't available there either. There was a little area with fridges on the opposite side as the food places (near a bar), which had the discounted canned Bull Durham beer. This was the 4th stop we made! Ridiculous.Once you make it to the seats, everything was perfect. The opposing team (Jumbo Shrimp) would throw a ball over the net after each inning for the kids to catch. My son loved this, but wasn't able to catch one. He later walked up to their dugout and was handed a ball. Very nice guys! We noticed the the Durham Bulls quickly went inside, not allowing time for signatures, but the Jumbo Shrimp remained outside for a little while. If we had a marker, we would have asked them to sign the ball.After we walked back the the parking deck, we saw that we were unable to exit. Parking deck was gridlocked at our location (level 5) and cars blocked us in. We decided to go back down the stairs and took some photos near the Lucky Strike towers and the water. There must have been some event at the neighboring DPAC, which led to an extremely congested exit. We took about 20 minutes down near the water and it was clear when we returned to the deck.Overall, this is still a great family experience, but not cheap if you're on a limited budget. On discounted food Thursday, this was still about $120 with tickets.

Great facility to see a game, so much energy in the crowd. Love the atmosphere the organization and the guy that gets the crowd involved during the game is awesome. Day there was the kids got to run the field. Also as a fan of the movie, you won't be disappointed of the experience. WAY TO GO BULL'S... ya bunch of lollygaggers!!!!!🦬⚾️🧢

Amazing ballpark and atmosphere. For being a AAA ball club, this place is a lot of fun. There are a ton of food options as well as lots of draft beer stands. You will not be disappointed coming to a ball game here, every seat in the house is fantastic. Next time you are in or around the Durham area, definitely plan a trip here! 10/10

The seats were great and the concession has great selection of food and drinks.It's a fun and great atmosphere to take a family and friends out to enjoy a nice game during the weekdays or over the weekend.The Athletic park has great access and walkway from the parking structure located on each side. The fountain on the main entrance was great spot to meet and take photos.

I LOVE going to see the Bulls play! I grew up in Durham and have been going to games my whole life. The field and stadium are very nice. The eating areas, seating, and bathrooms are clean. They have a lot of activities for kids and adults. The fireworks on Fridays nights are awesome.

Great stadium, felt like a major league ball game! 😃 The prices are super reasonable. There isn't a bad seat in the stadium. The view of the park is spectacular from any angle. We decided to not sit in our seats and stood in all different areas during the game and it was great being able to walk the whole park and see the game form all different ways. It was one of the last games of the season and it was almost sold out, but the layout made it not seem that croweded. It is wide open and spacious. Great night of baseball and a fun spot to take the family for a night of entertaiment that won't break the bank!

I have been to this baseball stadium twice with my brother. The atmosphere has been great. I played baseball as a kid. The Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull is loved by the fans. If you are ever in North Carolina during baseball season this is a fun place with great food.

Had a great time. It was dog night! How fun to see all of the dogs! Such a great idea! Mine will come next time for sure! He loves being out in public. The weather was perfect! Parking was easy.

This stadium is one of my favorite places to be. No matter who plays, the atmosphere, food, beer, and of course the Game are just the best experience ever. I get 10 game passes every year now and don't regret any of them! I pray Durham can get this mess with the MLB handled so we can continue to enjoy visiting!

This is a great family friendly place! The staff is always friendly and helpful! I been going to Bulls game for many years and there is always a great time!!! Even when it's not a MLB game it feels like it and before/after the game there are may options around!!! If you haven't already seen them playing, I'll highly recommend you to try it!!! It's worth it!!! Friday night games always have fireworks!!!

We love the Durham Bulls. And we made it a girls night out. The hubby could not make it. We had great seats but all the seats are great in the stadium. We enjoyed the fireworks at the end of the game. The Durham Bulls is a great family, group or company outing. Win or lose the game is a joy to watch.. Go Bulls!!!

Nice upper end minor league park. Opened in '95 and has been continuously upgraded since. Bathrooms are decent, access is good, seeing is good from the box seating to the grass field GA in the outfield. Good concession variety at a ok price. One major restaurant can be frequented over behind left field above the "blue monster".

Bulls games are fun for even casual baseball fans like me. The ball park is beautiful, food options are plentiful, attractive extras like post-game fireworks are frequent, & attendees are usually cheerful & pleasant to be around. My family typically attends a few games each season, & we always enjoy ourselves. Going as a group is a terrific outing for a church group

We love love the ballpark. Lots of parking garages. Well managed exterior and interior. Right next to American Tobacco complex. So many food options. Watching the Durham Bulls is quickly becoming my favorite leisure activity

What a wonderful night of baseball (even thou the Bulls lost😔)! Easy parking at the South lot with prepaid tickets - worth buying ahead. We had dinner at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe above left field. When we were done we just walked through the small gate in the patio - showed our tickets and walked down stairs and into the stands. We were in Section 207 Row T under the overhang which put us between home plate and 3rd base. The stadium was clean with plenty of staff if you needed assistance. Great place for families and anyone wanting a reasonably priced night out to enjoy some ⚾️!!

We picked the perfect night for a game on May 11. Slightly cool and low humidity, just perfect for a night out for baseball. And the Bulls started like a rocket with 5 runs in the first including a grand slam. It doesn't get much better. This is still America's pastime with folks of all ages and lots of families. Highly recommend.

We had not been in years. They have added whole new sections to the ball park! Many are suited to those that don't want to sit through a whole game. Great addition. Adds more views of the ball park too.This night the home team lost but a fun time was still had by all! Hats off for the Durham Bulls! Thanks for autographs and posing for pictures. And thanks for a banging fireworks display!!

Great stadium with a good selection of typical ballpark food options. Free admission for military, just show your ID at the ticket window. Parking was $10 at all the parking decks around the area and it was easy to get in and out with minimal traffic or delays.

The Durham Bulls is an absolute MUST for anyone passing through the triangle. I've recently seen several games here and can't wait for next season! Food, drinks, and service are all exceptional and the atmosphere is very family friendly.

Probably one of the best minor league parks and experiences around. I've been to games with my kids over the past few years. This year we hosted 22 5th graders for my son's 11th birthday and the group sales folks were amazing. Highly recommend for birthdays, group parties etc.

The most beautiful stadium I have ever been to. It is such a fun environment and we have been lucky that the Bulls have also been very good in recent history. Makes going to games even more fun when the home team wins. Also really cool to see players who will almost certainly be playing in the major leagues in just a few years. Even if you don’t live watching baseball, the his is just a fun experience. I highly recommended

One of the best Minor League parks around. Not a bad seat in the house. Besides the usual ball game food, you have got to try the pulled pork bbq and a margarita. Great venue for the whole family.

They are the most iconic minor league team for a reason.They have their own "Bull Durham" beer available at the grab and go kiosks throughout the park. They also have dollar dog nights on Thursdays. I like to get one of the $10 outfield tickets and just roam around and post up at some of the bar/picnic areas.The Friday and Saturday night fireworks shows are better than some of the major league parks I've been to. Wool E. Bull is also the best mascot in the league!

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4.5

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409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

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This place is amazing! Fun for the whole family if they are able to appreciate beauty. Notice: Wear walking or supportive sportswear because there's lots of different attractions and trails. Might be too large of a walking area for toddler's and young children.

Probably one of the most well laid out parks I’ve visited, and this was my first time visiting. The only bummer was that there were some areas closed off due to landscaping so I wasn’t able to get photos there, but this park is a nature enthusiast or photographer’s dream. There’s such a broad spectrum of plants throughout the garden that you just have to see. The ground along the paths are pretty even which makes for comfortable walking since you will find something eye catching down every path. I wasn’t planning on going on a misty day, but the photos I took still came out amazing. Would love to do photoshoots in this location.

Gorgeous garden! Plenty of walking paths, seasonal displays, large open areas and secret benches for relaxing. Family friendly and a must see of Durham. I visited on a peak Saturday in April during tulip bloom, it was PACKED. Much less busy other times but there's still room to spread out and always something new to see.

This botanical garden took me by surprise! It looks small from the road but it is quite large with plenty of walking paths. Even though it was moderately busy when i went it didn’t feel like it since there’s so much space to walk around in!All the flowers, bushes, and other plants are meticulously maintained and it truly is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens I’ve ever been to.

Nice walk through various regions themed gardens and woodland. Not busy, pay to park. Staff very helpful and polite. It has a children's discovery area with staff supervision indoors and out.Great place to chill with tree coverage providing shade.

This place is such a beauty to behold! You literally feel like you enter a place of enchantment. There's various gardens with different themes. Many places to sit and enjoy your surroundings during your exploration. The gardens are massive, so rest areas are great! There's workers riding golf carts who you periodically see to answer any questions and give directions. Definitely an amazing experience.

*LOVED* this place!! We moved here from Idaho in September and have been exploring a lot. This has been our favorite place so far. If you are from here, you might not realize how special it is to have banana trees and bamboo just growing outside in nature under pine trees and elms and maple trees. In Idaho, there was only pine so you didn't see leaves change colors with the seasons at all. I can't believe how colorful everything is here!! It's the thing I had been looking forward to the most, and it didn't disappoint.There's a smell outside as you walk around. It's this earthy tree smell that is my absolute favorite smell in the whole world (tied for the #1 spot with my daughter's head and my dog's feet). It was a 76 degree day with a light breeze and it felt like walking around in a rainbow heaven. The grounds are beautiful and there's lots to see. I'm certain we'll come back frequently.That being said, I will give one suggestion. It's a little bit hard to get around with my daughter's wheelchair and it would be helpful if paths were marked with arrows showing which way to go if you're in a wheelchair. They had an info both but it was busy so we skipped it, and I'm sure they could have told us where to go. Alas! We had to backtrack a little bit here and there, but there were other ways to get around. We took a detour to the chapel which was about an 8 minute walk from the gardens, and we did have to go up some stairs for that part. It was so pretty though and barely out of the way. Worth seeing. I expected only one chapel, but the university has tons of buildings that look like ancient mini castles. I didn't expect it to be so utterly breathtaking.Back to the gardens, there were some gravel areas inside the gardens that we decided to skip. Otherwise, the majority of the gardens were very accessible. We all loved this place so much.

Beautiful garden .My wife and I visited in February and we couldn't believe how fragrant everything was at that time of year. We will definitely return in spring. Very nice walking paths with maps and signage. Dogs allowed in yhe mornings and evenings, which is awesome.Highly recommend.

Dukes Garden is an absolute delight nestled amidst the bustling cityscape. From the moment you step foot into this oasis, you're greeted with lush greenery and a serene ambiance that instantly transports you away from the urban chaos. The meticulously curated garden pathways make for a picturesque stroll, perfect for unwinding after a busy day. The variety of flora on display is impressive, and each corner holds a new surprise. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a photography aficionado, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Dukes Garden is a must-visit. The friendly staff adds to the charm, offering warm hospitality and insightful information about the plants. I highly recommend Dukes Garden for a rejuvenating escape!

One of my favorite gardens! So beautiful and much bigger than I anticipated. I loved the educational section on growing produce/farming for children. If I lived in Durham, I’d come here all the time to read, picnic, and take a stroll. And it’s free! (Just $2/hr for parking). Photos were taken 10/31/21, so some of the flowers weren’t blooming. Would visit again in the Spring.

Beautiful gardens with even more various colors of flowers and plants all over the place. Gardens is maintained well and walking through gives you good feel all the way through. It's most famous for its natural light and scenery views for capturing your beautiful memories of any events or occasions😍 better carry strollers if you going with kids or toddlers as the walk can be easy with it instead of carrying them all the time.definitely makes you feel good and worth visiting this place.

Yes, please go there and enjoy the breathtaking gardens. Different plants and flowers, they decorate everything in a beautiful way. It was super hot, but we enjoyed every single stop. The entry is free, but you have to pay 2 dollars/ hour for the parking.

Wow!! We were blown away by how beautiful and well kept everything was. You do have to have cash for parking. It was $2.00 per hour.It would be a great place for family pictures and can’t wait to go back to have a picnic there. Lot’s of shade and areas to place picnic blanket and sit with the family.They do have restrooms around the area and it is very helpful with little ones.

Duke Gardens are a beautiful and tranquil oasis in the heart of Durham, North Carolina. The gardens are home to a wide variety of flowers, plants, and trees, from the Japanese Garden to the Discovery Garden. There are also walking trails, a lake, and a chapel.The Japanese Garden was particularly stunning, with its koi pond, waterfalls, and bamboo groves. The Discovery Garden was also a lot of fun, with its interactive exhibits and play areas.The gardens are free to visit, but there is a fee for parking. There is a small parking lot at the entrance to the gardens, but it can fill up quickly. There is also street parking available, but it can be difficult to find.If you are visiting the gardens in the off-season, be aware that some of the trees may be dry and without flowers. However, the gardens are still worth a visit, as the beauty of the architecture and landscaping is still evident.

Visited with my boyfriend last Spring and the scenery was gorgeous. Lots of different kinds of flowers to view, as well as walking trails. We also stopped at the little shop and bought popsicles to cool down. Great place to visit and lots you can do!

The visit to the Duke Gardens on the campus of Duke University was spectacular. Much of the gardens were still in bloom. The staff, volunteers and workers were quite pleasant, very knowledgeable as well as helpful. It was a beautiful day to spend walking amid such floral beauty. We brought a simple picnic lunch to enjoy at the conclusion of our walk. If you are in the area, leave at least an hour or more to enjoy this treasure.

Absolutely beautiful. Visited twice while in town and still didn't get to see everything because it was so big. My favorite was the vegetable garden which consisted of a compost and watering system and a bee keeping section. The workers and volunteers were super nice. There was a little building that sold snack and wraps that were delicious,fresh and reasonably priced. They also had a gift shop and area where you could purchase plants. The garden is free but you have to pay to park but the parking fee is reasonable but parking fills up quick.

We had a wonderful time visiting Sarah duke garden. Different plants and flowers, they decorate everything in a beautiful way. Small pond with beautiful fishes, rose garden, carnivores plants, botanical plants are the main highlight. It was summer and we enjoyed every single stop. The entry is free, but you have to pay 2 dollars/ hour for the parking. Luckily we got the parking soon but it seems parking space are very less. Little disappointed with the visitors Center. Staff was very good but they had nothing to show except a big hall and a rest room. The gift shop was also closed, not sure why. Red bridge was very cute.

The best time to visit is Spring! We loved strolling through the park and taking pictures around every corner. But even three hours did not seem enough as there is so much to see at this botanical garden! You can take your kids and/or pets along and there are parks and benches to sit and have a meal or play games. You’ll see beautiful blooms here including the cherry blossoms, daffodils, tulips, ephemerals, and hyacinths. Loved this place!

A most beautiful and delicate "World" of beauty, wonderment, joys, and serenity... filled with colors and textures and the miracles of Nature to feed our souls and hearts... while also offering to our eyes delightfully labeled plants and flowers to educate our minds as well...Go there to walk around... or lay down on the grass... and rejoice in beauty and serenity all at once...I so love that little heaven on earth...Enjoy ❤️

Visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers a captivating experience, a testament to the thoughtfulness in its design and the variety it embraces throughout the changing seasons. This sprawling oasis showcases an impressive array of plant species, ensuring that every visit, regardless of the season, offers a new palette of colors and scents to explore. The gardens are meticulously organized, allowing for easy navigation through the various sections, each dedicated to different types of flora.One of the highlights of the garden is the cherry blossom display, which is nothing short of spectacular. The sight of these blooms, along with the excellently maintained flower beds, makes for a visually stunning experience that can easily fill an afternoon with leisurely exploration.For those planning a visit, the convenience of parking is a plus. At only $2 per hour, it's reasonably priced and hassle-free, requiring no prior ticket purchase. However, it's important to note the garden's policy regarding pets. Dogs are not welcome between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., a regulation likely in place to ensure all visitors can enjoy the gardens without disruption.In summary, Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a gem for those who appreciate nature, offering a peaceful retreat with its beautifully designed landscapes and diverse plant life. Whether you're a local or a visitor, a trip here promises to be a rejuvenating experience that celebrates the beauty of nature in an organized and accessible manner.

Absolutely beautiful gardens! I did not want to leave . We visited for the cherry blossoms trees but were impressed by so much more. You only have to pay for parking which was $2 an hour. The first parking lot was full but the overflow parking is a couple feet down with plenty of spaces and an entry gate. There is so much to see and smell. The duke gardens has a very large variety of trees, and flowers . A truly beautiful landscape including ponds, bridges, ducks , and chickens! A gorgeous place to visit to take a nice troll with amazing photo ops. I definitely will return , especially to go to the Japanese tea house which is open Mon-Fri 9-3pm.

Good place for relaxing. Lots of Verities of trees, flowers and plants. Good walking trail. Parking online $2 per hour. You can use free parking a few blocks away. Must visit between March 15 to 30 to see the full blossoms of cherry. 2 toilets, one in the main building and another in the middle of the park. A few free drinkable water fountains too.

I love Duke Gardens. It's my favorite garden in NC. I've been there many times in summer, fall, and spring. Every season has a different charm. The Asiatic Arboretum is my favorite part. It's like you're in Japan, walking around the pond, where you'll see a lot of wildlife: turtles, ducks, and I even saw a great blue heron, which was amazing!I went there today 3/14/24 the cherry blossom trees at the entrance are in full bloom! It was so beautiful, like a cloud of blossoms. The blooms should stay intact for about a week, depending on the weather. I recommend stopping by for photographs no later than next week and also visiting on a weekday to avoid the crowd. No entrance fees!

Overall, the gardens are amazing. There is always something in bloom. Most people go for the big "attractions," but if you just linger, you can find spots that are still.It's lovely and well worth a visit. Please note that parking is a bit challenging, so come prepared to be flexible. There is plenty, but you might have to go to an overflow lot.

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420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708, USA

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It the largest Church I have been to. It is roman catholic themed, it has a crypt with resting place for the founders of Duke University. You can light candles. Get your pictures clicked in the Hogwarts looking alleys. And at 5 in the evening you can here the bells rolling. It is truly mesmerising

Historic landmark great to see. The historic Gothic chapel, standing at 210 feet and on the highest ridge of Duke's campus, features pointed arches and ribbed vaults. The stained glass windows help add color into the impressive structure.

Nestled within the heart of Duke University's sprawling campus, the majestic Duke Chapel stands as a testament to both architectural grandeur and spiritual reverence. As I ascended the steps leading to its colossal doors, the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gothic-style structure unfolded before me.The exterior, adorned with intricate stone carvings and soaring spires, seemed to reach for the heavens. As I crossed the threshold, a profound sense of tranquility enveloped me. Sunlight filtered through the stained glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors that danced upon the polished wooden pews.The interior of Duke Chapel is nothing short of breathtaking. The vaulted ceilings create a sense of openness, and the air is filled with a hallowed stillness that invites introspection. The chapel's intricate details, from the ornate altar to the meticulously crafted organ, underscore the dedication and artistry that went into its construction.During my visit, the chapel hosted a choir rehearsal, and the melodic strains of the music reverberated through the sacred space, adding a celestial soundtrack to the ambiance. The acoustics of the chapel are renowned, and it's easy to understand why as the harmonies swirled and resonated, creating an ethereal experience.Venturing outside, the chapel's expansive grounds provided a peaceful retreat. The well-manicured gardens and quiet courtyards offered a serene escape, a stark contrast to the bustling academic life just beyond its gates.Duke Chapel isn't merely a place of worship; it's a sanctuary that transcends religious affiliations, welcoming all who seek solace and inspiration. Whether one comes to marvel at its architectural splendor, attend a service, or simply find a moment of quiet reflection, Duke Chapel stands as an enduring symbol of beauty, grace, and the pursuit of higher understanding.

Duke University Chapel is one of oldest and prestigious campus with an awe inspiring view and place to relax on a spring day. Enjoy the architectural beauty around you.

Duke University Chapel is a must-see for anyone visiting Durham. It is a beautiful and inspiring building that is full of history and tradition. The chapel offers free tours that last about 30 minutes. Tours are available Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. There's no need to rush through your visit. Take your time to explore the chapel and admire the beautiful architecture and stained glass windows.

One of the most prestigious and historical places in Durham, NC we recently visited Duke University Campus and it was absolutely inspiring . we visited in March and the weather is just perfect, The atmosphere was incredible it’s like you are visiting one of London or UK universities. the Dormitories are well planned, The Brian Center is absolutely a place. Where you will be in Awe, The restaurant are modern and built in high standard.The Duke Chapel is incredibly built with Class in Gothic -nd impressive Architecture, If you have not been the. You are missing a lot , Hughly recommends for everyone.

Beautiful, wonderful campus. Parking was a bit of a hassle, had to download an app with sketchy phone service because the meter won't work but that was forgotten when walking through the Beautiful campus.There were not as many AA students seen while walking, as compared to our visit to UNC chapel hill that same morning ... we did see a group of 20-30 having a meeting in the courtyard right in front of the chapel, so there's hope.

If you haven’t been to the Duke University Chapel, it is an absolute must! This was my second visit. Growing up Catholic my mother and her family frequently visited beautiful churches around the world. She is gone now but I know she would have put this chapel at the top of the list in beauty! There is a crypt. In fact, five Duke dignitaries are buried in the basem*nt of the chapel.Take your time and walk around. This place was meant for meditation and reflection.Check out my videos and pics.Enjoy!

It's a nice chapel, with beautiful buildings around. There was a bride and groom taking engagement photos. A must visit when you are in Sarah P Duke gardens. Yes, go and enjoy

Absolutely stunning architecture! Beautiful and well maintained. The choir sounded so good you just sit in awe for a little while

Obviously this place is historic and gorgeous, but the real trick is to follow their calendar and see when there are free musical performances. I saw an Organ specialist play a recital and although it was not exactly my cup of tea it was still really cool, especially when he played the second set on the older, more traditional Organs (they were louder). There are upcoming free choir performances. Definitely worth checking out.

We did the Duke Chapel guided tour which is free and open to the public. We were introduced to the beautiful history, architecture, significance, and traditions of the Duke Chapel and truly enjoyed it. The chapel is known for its gothic style architecture but one has to go inside to be able to appreciate the intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, the organs, carillon, and more! Parking is available at the Bryan Center garage on a first come first serve basis.

Duke Chapel is stunning. Wonderful place to visit if you're in the area or walking from Duke hospital. It is such a warm welcoming Chapel. A respectful receptionist was waiting offering assistance and a great information on the Chapel and also a cute story about the two mice ( I won't tell you the story you'll have to go see for yourself). The offerings of this chapel is quite amazing. The public is free to enter and be a part at anytime. Be sure to check of the music events etc. Go and pray 🙏❤️

Such a prestigious place. Historic. Top scholars. I don't believe you can take a bad photo of this place. Duke will forever possess a legacy of excellence. From those who teach to those who learn.

It is the Jewel of the Duke campus and if you are lucky enough you will get to experience the organ being played on your visit. Take your time and enjoy the ornate glass, wood and stone while taking in the music. Explore all the chapel has to offer with its many nooks and crannies. From the side chapel to the vault in the basem*nt and the exterior is as spectacular as the interior which includes a cloister like courtyard to the right.

This Chapel is just so beautiful. What an incredible experience. I've attended both church services and concerts/musical events here. The acoustics are perfect for choral events. If you haven't seen Handel's Messiah here, then you absolutely must. Just beautiful.

Beautiful church. There was organ music playing while we were there. On the he campus of beautiful Duke University .

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401 Chapel Dr, Durham, NC 27708, USA

We had a great time at the Aviator brewery. We used a Groupon. We went on a Friday evening. It was fairly busy and they seem to have a number of repeat customers. You get a flight of 6 beers and they are very generous servings. I would say the flight glasses hold about 3 oz. Each. The staff is very friendly and willing to answer questions. There are a number of oversized games you can play. There are indoor and outdoor seating. Outside there are lights around the veranda area.

Updated:Over the last 2 years I have noticed the beer quality of Aviator has gone down hill. For years I enjoyed most of their offerings but lately not so much. Not sure what they are doing but it is not the same. Food is decent so I'll still pop in from time to time but obviously with all their growth they haven't kept the same attention to detail with their beer.Original review:Some of the best beer in North Carolina. I wish they would open up a tap house in the RTP area so I wouldn't have to always go out to Fuquay....but either way I always make it a point to go visit aviator whenever I can!

If I could give 10 stars I would!!! We had an absolutely fantastic time! The beer tender was in such good spirits and was having fun cracking jokes with our group. Our tour guide was funny, informative and overall a great dude. We got to try so many beers and fell in love with so many of their delicious beers. They have an incredible variety - you’re gonna find something you love! Thanks Aviator for an awesome Saturday. Can’t wait to come back. Cheers! 🍻

Never fails. Every time I’m in town, Aviator establishments nails it. Great variety of brews, the food never disappoints and the staff is on point. The only problem I have is I can never bring home enough HogWild and I can’t stay. Until next time Aviator brewing. Cheers!! 🍺🍻

Ernie is top shelf. Great service always and always happy to be doing what he’s doing !Rick does a great job educating everyone on the beers. Get the Super Fortress while it is still around. I think only the brewery has it now. Coin pool table is a great addition. Great spot to chill for a couple hours on Friday/Saturday.

Annelise our server was awesome and the Aviator Brewing Company accommodated our large group easily, and the food and beer was excellent! Highly recommend.

I had a party if 14 on the Saturday of Memorial Day. We were celebrating a birthday. Vicious fishes rudely turned us away despite having several open tables. We came to aviator and they were so hospital and kind. They seated us and took care of us and then apologized on Vicious Fishes behalf. THANK YOU so much for saving the day!!! The food was delish, the drinks were awesome and the hospitality was fantastic. I’m having a wedding soon locally and will make sure my guests stop by. Unfortunately, the owner of Vicious Fishes never properly apologized and accused our party of being “too drunk” clearly we had no problem at Aviator. Thank you so much!!! We will come back again.

A very nice place to have a drink but the wait staff are very raciest. I felt very uncomfortable. The waitress went and took care of all the people that came in after us. My fiancé had to go to the bar to order our drinks and even after that the waitress came 15 minutes later to ask if we needed something and never came back to our table. All the white customers were taken care of immediately. While nobody came to our table this is a very very raciest place to come to as a black person. I don not recommend this place to anyone.

Had a really great experience on the Aviator Brewing tour. I’ve never seen how beer is made but now know the entire process.On the tour we learned, we sampled beer and received these glasses. This is a must for any beer lover. Small Warning, beer smells as it’s being processed! More for adults.

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209 Technology Park Ln, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

This was a fun stay. Was there for 7 days and it went fast with lots to do in the area. Staff was easy to work with and kept the park up well. Our spot (B9) was secluded with the neighbors a ways away, and an easy walk to the lake! Will go back if in the area.

A wonderful group camping location on the lake....very spacious and cared for... Staff are responsive and understanding... Water pressure on site is plentiful... Views from the campsite are what we hoped for... Unfortunately, there are planes from time to time overhead... But not bad... Bathrooms and showers are well kept and hot water is plentiful... We will definitely be rebooking again...

A nice relaxing area. Currently free to enter. The sign says no charge to enter until March 31st. Plenty of parking . Plenty of kids were there on a weekday. There are places to change clothes, grill, relax and have a good time. Alot of trees for shade and open area if you want to get some sun.

Great water front campsites (tents) and nice spacious pads with power just behind them (have power hookup). Can’t beat the cost for a couple night rental. Swimming was good and the water is super warm (it was early August), great to lounge and just relax in, just don’t expect to take a dip and cool off 🤣

The water level is too high because of recent storm. The ramp was completely flooded and in some places parking spaces are completely submerged in water.

Great Day Trip! $7 parking fee for all day long. Grilled right next to the beach at a picnic table. Parked in the first entrance and i love that the water was shallow enough for my 5 year old to play in. She ad a great time at the park as well.

Love this lake! My papa is a regular here he drives here from Durham. He goes to this lake almost every week. Caught some great fish here, lost my biggest fish I ever caught and made some awesome memories

It would have taken a 5 star review, if it was not for a situation we encountered on our second night there. Around midnight on Saturday (Sunday June 2, 2023), the campers in the campsite before ours began to argue loudly, screaming and using profane language. My daughter, a minor who has special needs and could not sleep, shouted "please shut up", to be answered by foul language. We contacted the park rangers and explained that their argument had become physical, also there had been statements of a knife or the threat of stabbing. 45 minutes later, rangers showed up, as the altercation had come to an end. Aside from this, we enjoyed the park and lake, my kids love the place and we will continue to go, but do recommend as an expert in the safety/security/enforcement field, to have a better response time for volatile situations as this, as this could have turned into a life threatening situation, without the involvement of other campers, not the rangers.

Love the set up of the sites and scenery. Facilities are very clean. Most campsites are level and are easily accessible for rv parking. Only gave a 4 rating due to no water at campsites as it is still winter. Currently here (February) and Temps are in the 70s. Attached pictures are of campsite C19 in Poplar Point.

Just beautiful 😍 I stayed at the Poplar Point section.The RV sites are far enough apart so as not to disturb your neighbors.Many of them double as tent sites.I was surprised to learn that they just installed 50 amp service as well⚡Nice walking trail🥾🚶

Really lovely campsites on Jordan Lake. We didn't have direct access to the water, but could have selected a site closer to the water if I wanted to.This time of year, the bathrooms are locked during the week (which was on the posted info but we didn't really pay attention so it was a bit of surprise for us).We love car & tent camping. Loved the clean and freely available bathhouse. Good privacy this time of year.My only word of warning: be prepared to be "inside" of wherever you are sleeping when the sun sets. The yellow flies and other flying bugs came out and were relentless, even with our tried and true thermocell. It's not unexpected being out in the wilderness, but should be known in advance.We will ABSOLUTELY be back for a longer stay next time!

It's a great place for a family outing, fishing,camping,They have 3 beaches. My grandkids loved it. You have to get there early in the morning,bring your food,drinks and don't forget the charcoal for the grill.

This was my first time here. It's a beautiful spot! It's a very big area, and was also very clean. There was a nice playground area for kids, nice bathrooms, and even a pretty area for camping. It is definitely a great place to relax.

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4.5

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280 State Park Rd, Apex, NC 27523, USA

Paved paths for bikers, hikers, and horses. When my wife and I went it was muddy. The Dan river must over flow quite often. The path was paved, but covered with mud in many places. It goes along the river, passes The Danville Braves baseball stadium, the Veterans Memorial and goes under a highway. The concrete bridge had been washed away. We had to turn around.It is in a urban slightly run down area of Danville VA.

love this trail! it’s very pretty and kept up nicely.

For being in Danville, it is pretty nice trail to take a walk on, pretty lengthy, by the river, can take pets on the trail. Very nice view of river. Especially in fall when leaves are different colors and falling, makes the trail great.

Poorly maintained trail system, although they've got the right idea. Mountain bike trail system is nice to have in a City park, but trails do nothing but double back on themselves. They really jammed some mileage into a tiny space. Tires and trash in all of the drainage areas.

Beautiful walk. Nice picnic areas!

Some bridges are currently down but I hear they are scheduled to be fix 2020.

Whoever cut the locks off the bridge should jump off the bridge.

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4.5

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Riverwalk Trail, Danville, VA 24540, USA

Fantastic experience! Loads of volunteers to answer any questions we had about the animals. We went for their Easter activities and will definitely need to book a tour next time as I would love to learn more about each animal and what brought them there. We did learn about several of the animals stories, and it was great to hear that they are in better care now. My heart always goes out to the animals.

My daughter and I had a wonderful tour with Shri! He is so knowledgeable and clearly cares deeply for the animals he cares for here. There are so many different animals and enclosures to visit during the walking tour. We got experience the Wolfpack howling together, and a the lion prides roaring - really spectacular! Loved seeing the animals interacting with each other and the visitors. Quite a lovely way to spend the afternoon, we can’t wait to go back again soon.

Fantastic. Such a great place for the beautiful cats and animals. Our tour guide was so nice and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone.

We had an amazing time. Our tour guide Grace was awesome, sharing lots of great info on each animal. She interacted well with the animals. All the staff was friendly and helpful. The variety of food and drink was well thought out. Great selection. Overall very relaxing and enjoyable evening, can't wait till next year. Thank you!

This was an awesome experience. You could see most of the animals very well, because several of them are nocturnal so they couldn’t coax them out. Highly recommend it. Be sure to check the weather and wear good walking shoes. You can use a stroller for little ones but they probably won’t be able to see them from the stroller, we had to pick my grandson out of it often and hold him up so he could see the animals. Overall will definitely do this again

Our family visited for the first time last weekend & this is truly a special place. We made reservations for a public tour that ended up being just our family & a fantastic guide, Terri. The staff & volunteers are truly incredible, and the animals are nothing short of amazing. Do you know what sound lions makes in the wild? Ever been face to face with a bearcat? Want to meet the cutest skunk, named Channel? Highly recommend a trip to the Animal Park at the Conservators Center. Thanks to Terri for such a special visit!

Awesome experience. Took my 5 1/2 yr old grandson to see the big cats. The tour guide was knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us (2 hrs). Definitely a place to visit if your children love animals!

The tour was so amazing and so informative. Our tour guide, Shawn, was fun and full of knowledge on all of the animals that you see at the park. We learned a lot and are so glad we booked a tour. My children ages 10, 6, and 3 all said they wanted to go back!

What a GREAT experience! We took the Twilight Tour. The cost of the tickets were very reasonable for the length of the tour and our guide was SUPER knowledgeable and encouraged questions. This is an amazing experience for children and adults. We highly recommend!

Had the greatest experience with my girlfriend at lions tigers and beers and wine. Our guide Kim was an expert, the food and wines were excellent and the weather was gorgeous. I can’t wait until my next visit

I've been on the tours before, but never twilight tours. So far, my favorite. The animals are so active and you can tell how much these animals are loved. These types of places are always hit by bad stigmas of wild animals should be in the wild. But all of these animals have their own unique stories of how they came to be with the park. And like I said before, you can tell they are well loved and well taken care of. My next trip hopefully will be to do the photo package tour. And hopefully to be able to volunteer one day.

Sean our tour guide was absolutely amazing! The staff all seem to genuinely care about all the animals. Went today and spent quite a few hundred in the gift shop to help support. The only slight issue that I have is that in a way I wish they had more space. Even so, I think this facility is absolutely amazing & please visit. They all seem and look well taken care of. I think the animals are in good hands. I will be back

We went on the Twilight Tour and it was outstanding! We saw almost all of the animals on the tour. Sean was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. He encouraged us to ask questions and was attentive to the tour group’s needs. Our group was small enough that it was easy for everyone to keep up and interact. I booked the tour because I was most interested in the wolves, and Sean led us in a howl with the wolves. He also got the lions to roar/“uff,” which was very impressive. The smaller cats, many of which I had not heard of, were very interesting too. I also enjoyed seeing the dingoes and the New Guinea singing dogs. I will definitely be back for another tour!

I love this place! I came for a tour 11 years ago and then became a volunteer. Everyone's focus is on the well-being, physically and mentally, of the residents in our care. We pull together as a team when needed and then celebrate together as family. And when Pacino Lion gazes directly into your eyes, the enchantment takes hold!Conveniently located for a day trip between the Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Triad of Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, the Animal Park, while not a zoo, is a 503(c)3 non-profit committed to education and conservation of key species such as lions, tigers, and bear-cats (Oh, my!) Family friendly, It's a great learning place for children and kids of all ages!

We have a ton of pets at our house, from guinea pigs to chickens, and everything in-between! We've been members of the Asheboro Zoo for as long as I can remember. We've fostered animals dogs and even caught and found homes for feral cats. By every measure of the words, we are animal lovers!With that said the folks at this park are animal lovers on another level! The care and consideration for the animals there is touching. Some volunteers have been there for over 20 years! They give every part of themselves to the animals and it shows. They are engaging with visitors, answering questions, showing patience and educating people. They do it all while showing the genuine care for the animals there. You can't help but feel the connection with the animals too.And what can I say about the animals. They are simply amazing. The personalities are always on show and it didn't matter that it was 30 degrees out!If you're looking to learn about exotic animals and have a casual, relaxing afternoon, do yourself and the other animal lovers in your family a favor and stop by. You won't regret it! And you might just be touched enough to help and adopt an animal yourself!!!

Very well cared for and extremely organized Park. Staff are super friendly and make themselves available to answer all questions guests may have. All animals that I have observed in the Park seem happy, healthy and very active. I am so blessed to have such an amazing Park like this so close to my home. I have been to quite a few events at this Park, and will definitely be returning for more. To the Park Owners & Staff, Job well done!!!

We have visited here multiple times and it is a wonderful and educational experience! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! The animals are well taken care of. Great time!!

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5.0

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676 E Hughes Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27217, USA

This place is great! Clean and organized and the cats all look well cared for. The volunteers are friendly and passionate about what they do and tried to ensure we were able to see as many of the cats as possible. Parents need to be aware though, that our guide talked a lot about cats dying, being put down and cremated, and at one point told a story a man killing himself at one of the places they rescued from.

Incredible experience! We learned so much about large cats during our trip--super impressed with the knowledge of our guide!This is a wonderful facility that I highly recommend for people of any age!

The folks are, and the work that they are doing is absolutely amazing. The experience of getting to see these beautiful animals in an environment that belongs to them is truly beyond belief. It's definitely a stop worth making a North Carolina!

They clearly take very good care of the kitties and the tour was super informative and cool. Very happy big cats. Also they had a barn cat named Moldemort who stole my heart

Do not go when very hot and humid, the bigger cats are not active during this time at twilight tour. Then again you have to book some time ahead so you will not know the weather outcome that day of your visit. Tour guide is very passionate about the animals and very knowledgeable. I want to say his name is Tim but unsure.

Such an amazing experience! The grounds are nice, the staff is friendly, the gift shop reasonably priced, & the animals seem VERY well cared for! I learned so much on the Twilight Tour, but also heard really lovely stories about the cats because the volunteers leading it truly care for these big babies. My only regret is not visiting sooner. Will definitely be back when in the area!

This establishment is proof of the inherent goodness of humanity. The knowledgeable guide walked us through the tour, all the while pointing out not only the things that make the various animals unique, but more importantly speaking to the maltreatment of the same by less scrupulous entities. All in all, a great decision. And don't forget the gift shop! Everyone there is a volunteer, so please show support (ps...the tigers paint PAINTINGS!)

It was a super hot day, so many of the large cats were not out. The benches and water spouts along the way were good (and needed). The tour guide was awesome! He answered questions and was a wealth of interesting information. He did a good job of addressing maltreatment of wild animals and how they came to Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro Small kids approx. 5yrs old and younger were fussy and too young to understand or appreciate the tour.

My personal experience.This is a great place to go to learn ALL about the Tigers and other animals they house there.This is not a great place to bring children younger than about 12 years old. Very rough loose gravel trails and rocky dirt roads. Challenging for little legs to walk or adults to push a stroller. Also, poison ivy and fire ant hills!Bottom line, the animals are beautiful, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, but the younger kids in the group definitely got bored.

Loved our twilight tour of the big cats! Very educational. Recommend good walking shoes for rocky trails and best for older children and adults.

Great place with great ppl. Not rushed at all and got to learn a lot about the animals. Some of the tigers are very sociable and like to roll around by the fence for the visitors. All the animals seem really happy and healthy, and the volunteers are very passionate. Also seemed safe and well organized.

Our tour guide was great, telling us the history of the animals we were able to see. Not every cat will be on the tour path as they are a rescue center. Some cats unfortunately are not comfortable around the public and Carolina Tiger Rescue does all they can to make sure their animals are happy and healthy.The terrain is uneven as the rescue is built on an old farm and you will have to remain with your tour guide at all times both for your safety and the animals.

Did the enrichment tour and was very cool. Definitely worth it to watch the big cats open boxes and get fed. The servals were very cute too. My favs were Sheila and Saber, the white tigers.I will say one of the tour guides we had was quite rude. She also seemed to make up facts and then follow it with “but i’m not sure if that’s true”.

The twilight tour (5:30pm) was an incredibly intimate and wonderful experience. Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable, the animals were breathtaking and the lions were super vocal! Well worth the price. Would come again. (Extra bonus, Pittsboro itself is a wonderful town, we made a whole weekend out of our visit and hope to be back soon!)

It's wonderful to see these beautiful animals living a peaceful life for the rest of their days. A lot of them have come from bad places so it's amazing to see them given a better life. Tour guides are super knowledgeable and able to answer any questions.

This is a must see! So many great photo ops and stories about the animals. We went early in the morning when the cats were most active and waiting to be fed. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable. There are people cages on the trail in case an animal gets out, but our tour guide assured us that has never happened. The gift shop has a lot of great items.

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1940 Hanks Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

There are some good variety of shopping stores also great variety of different food trucks.

Most good brands are here, or most of the ones for middle-class people can afford .Coach, Ralph Lauren, MK...Each store has a large selection so if you like some brands this is a better place to come than your usual mall .Nice layouts and easy to walk around . We ll organized and you will not get lost looking for your favorite store

Great experience. Very nice outlet, lots of places to shop and a couple places to eat. It’s always nice and a shaded area to walk and you’re covered if it’s raining for the most part.

Good outlet mall. Busy on weekends as expected. It’s always clean. As any mall they have several restrooms & vending machines in different locations but there’s one extra roomy restroom by Old Navy - by the mall offices. They have a private lactation/nursing room with comfy furniture separate from the restrooms.

No longer have guest services. You have to scan a code and download the app to get your coupons-- you no longer get the coupon book and free membership gifts. Made me actually re-register so I've lost all of my perks.I always looked forward to talking with the nice people at guest services. They were always so helpful. Sad.

Love the place , variety of brands there and kids area

Nice Outlet shopping center in a very convenient location. Several brand name stores, and large parking with overflow parking area. Place is well kept. Safe, clean, and spacious. No many places to eat so be prepared. In my opinion, is missing a lot of brand name stores to accommodate such large variety of customers and keep in mind this is the only Outlet shopping Center serving Wake, Orange, Durham Counties plus the Greensboro/Burlington/Mebane area.

Great mall with so much to do! You can find some pretty good deals and if it’s a good day outside your shopping experience will be much better. Very family oriented and plenty to do with the entire family. But it is a mall so you will have a lot of walking to do.

I came because I heard people talk about it 7-10 years ago and as I finally was passing it I was like hey I heard of this, let's check it out.Well I'm sure it was more exciting in the past. The stores all felt the same. They styles didn't seem to vary store to store. I ended up only buying 1 item for each of my children from Oshkosh, since they weren't with me. I got nothing for myself.If I ever come back through this way, I did like seeing the huge playground. I would love to have my children enjoy it, while I try some store I didn't make it into.

You need a day to shop around this outlet mall.. so plan accordingly..It’s crazy busy during the weekends. There is a electronic map which is easy to search for a store and find it..If you have a EV there are free electric chargers too.Only thing is the store shld have more variety..

We had a wonderful time, purchased my favorite brands on sale, expecting more 😋

For the most part our experience was good. My only complaint is that they upgraded the EV charging stations to include more locations but they are not very well signed, as I had to figure out that they were placed closest to the outlet at the front of the rows. The original EV charging locations where I was familiar with did not work. Those were a Shell ev charge station

I had a great time with my son yesterday. I feel like more of the stores should have now more discounts. And it also needs like a food court. They need more food there, but it was a nice place.

Tanger Outlets Mebane is a favorite place of my family. Going there during weekdays are not so busy, but weekends are where many people come and shop. There are so many choices here. The place is clean and the stores are really great places to choose whatever you want or need. It has a wide parking area, clean restrooms, and beautiful areas to rest and relax. Unfortunately, there’s limited choices for foodies and no coffee house.

The place is awesome! Multiple brand stores and an awesome environment! They even have a cool cotton candy robot machine that makes cotton candy by its self without a real live person having to be there! Anyway to the people who live in the triangle area in North Carolina, I know the place is pretty far but trust me! It will be worth the visit!

This is a really nice outlet mall. I really enjoyed shopping here, especially at Gap Factory, Tommy Hillfiger, and Colombia. I dont come here as much I just usually pass it on I-40 so I decided to stop today. I will defenitley return if I ever get a chance. (Sorry for the Blurry Pictures I have no idea why they came out like that.)

We enjoy our time here. Many of the stores are our favorite like Banana Republic Factory, Pandora Jewelry, Kate Spade, Coach, Sperry, Tory Burch, Under Armor, etc. They recently reopen the Playground for the kids to play again. Very busy during Black Friday. In 2021 Black Friday, I waited almost 2 hours in front of Tory Burch😅 Still many discount during the usual day, but not as much as in special occasions. The staffs in Shopper Station are helpful. I suggest to get the membership since you can get extra discount coupons.

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4000 Arrowhead Blvd, Mebane, NC 27302, USA

Wonderful out door experience. Clean and spacious picnic area with grills park side. And the trails and Camping area are kept clean and garbage free. Will go again.

We love this place!!! We walk one of the trails, went to the park with the grandson, look at the birds and simply enjoy nature!!! This is our new getaway trail 🥰😍

Nice, small park. The kids had a great time playing at the 'waterfall' and with other children on the swings and throughout the park. FYI: there are no paved trails...that's what we were seeking.

It's very nice for hiking and have quite a relaxed time.

Cool park with two WATERFALLS!!! The playground area is built right next to the creek and waterfalls! So Cool! You can walk up the hill too see where the pond/lake is at, and then the run off comes down abs creates two little waterfalls. They’re really beautiful. The playground has rope features to climb on. There are trails back in the woods to walk on and have a nature hike! Nice little park in Sanford! Too bad they have a gate abs actually shut it abs lock it at 5:00PM?!?!?! Kinda strange….

Really enjoyed hiking at San-Lee Park today. We went on the Thoreau Lake and Leopald Lake trails which took us around both lakes with a distance of about 2 miles. You can enjoy a view of the water on the majority of the walk. These trails are appropriate for moderate hiking as there are many tree roots, and the trail is pretty narrow. I would not recommend trying to push a stroller on these trails. The restrooms at the Nature Center were clean. What a nice facility. We'll be back!

This place is amazing. Clean and it has Waterfalls, dam, trails, park for kids, water area for kids to play with river water, rivers, creepy trails, open trails, biking, hiking, BBQ, and of course nature. Park closes at 5 not 7pm. We only enjoyed it for an hour but will return. Got to see a beautiful snake!

San-Lee Park offers so many activities! There is a Nature Center and a Raptor Center with animals that can no longer survive in nature due to injuries. A display of arrowheads and different minerals and gems as well. There is a 300 foot bridge that goes across the top of a dam with a hiking trail on the other side by the lake. They have stocked the lakes and there are small platforms around the lake to allow access to fish. On the other side of the dam is a much larger lake with a nice dock where can fish as well! If drive down to the lower parking lot there are two waterfalls, hiking and bike trails and a playground. If you look across the field, the dam for the larger lake can be seen going all the way cross the top of the field. This was an awesome opportunity for learning about nature and a great deal of fun!! Wonderful day!

We like visiting this park and bringing the dogs on the shorter trails. It's not the best park I've been to, but it's kept clean and the location is nice! There is a newer little playground area near the front parking lot. The creek running through there is really pretty, especially when the trees are in bloom in the spring.We still have much more to explore and do here, such as the Nature Center, so I'll likely update my review in the future.

Though out of the way, easily gotten to. There is a nice park in the valley where you park. Everyone that was there was very friendly and courteous. One heading up to the trails though the signage is definitely lacking. There's an ok map in a clearing to point you in a direction but we found once on the trails there was very unclear signs to the point many people were confused. The trails are very challenging for most people and should be respected as such. The trails a good fun but I hope the sign issue is something that is able to be helped. I definitely want to return for the challenging ride.

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4.5

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760 Pumping Station Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, USA

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We went over the weekend and were excited to sit on the rides but unfortunately they were closed and for the boat ride you have to make a reservation in advance. Beside that the lake is kept nice and clean, they have huge shelter, play area, got a chance to see diverse and friendly people there.

We really enjoyed visiting this park from out of town including their newly rebuilt playground. The playground sits in such a lovely spot overlooking the lake but yet is fenced in to keep little ones safe. Be aware however that the rides are closed down in the winter.

I go here a lot to fish with my daughter. Great place and peaceful when you're out on the lake. I may not catch a lot of fish, but I do catch a lot of peace and quiet.UPDATE: Just want to comment that the marina staff is very polite and professional. Someone there can tell you something about the lake if you have a question. Went to nearby Oak Hollow for a day to fish, and I sure did miss the excellent staff at HPCL.

Very quiet, relaxing and beautiful place to visit! If you are having a gathering at one of the shelters, the Ducks are so used to people, they walk right up to you to ask for a snack! Grounds of the park are kept incredibly clean! This was such a relaxing experience today, that we will definitely be going back! Looking forward to a lot more time spent here in the very near future!

Been coming here for years. Great park and they take care of it. Taught my youngest how to fish here this weekend for the first time. Bank fished on Saturday, and rented a boat and trolling motor on Sunday morning.Had a wonderful and memorable time.

Clean, lots of playground equipment for kids. Has train, carousel, putt putt course , lots of picnic areas and seating. Lake is beautiful and has water gear you can rent. Very nice park.

Really nice pool and very roomy. The snack bar is nice and worth the prices. The entrance fee is a bit much and the bathrooms weren't what I thought they would be. I still think it's an overall nice pool to visit.

This is the most fabulous place to spend the day with family and friends! There is so much to do, from swimming to train rides, fishing and so much more! The prices are fairly cheap and the workers are so amazing and patient!!

We went later in the day. It looked really nice. I can't believe I've never been here before. I definitely want to go back when we can spend more time there and enjoy all there is to offer.Went back today 9/7/23, it was beautiful and quiet. I have to say I really wish ppl would clean up after themselves more!

This park has it all, Olympic size pool, lazy river, three slides and a water playground. It's all brand new. If you like fishing, the park has a marina with boat rentals. In the fall, they offer scenic pontoon boat rides showing off the beautiful fall colors. They have train rides and are in the process of getting a new play ground for the little ones. My favorite part of the park is going there after a big rain and watching the power of the water rushing over the dam.

It's such a great park, beautiful and clean! So much to do and enjoy here. Friendly, welcoming staff too. The newly renovated pool is fantastic. I like to park at Piedmont Environmental Center and walk the trail and the new bridge over the lake into the park. Dog friendly!

High Point Park is a nice surprise.It has picnic shelter and a big playground for kids.There are big boat rides into the lake at reasonable prices. The office gives some other permits, too.The park has some paid activities too. Carousel 🎠, mini train, ⛳️ golf, etc.There is new construction going on for new picnic shelter and water park.Entery into the park is free.Restrooms are available. Lots of parking space.

Visited from out of town. Cool park with many options. Several pavilions and trails to walk. Will come back when I return to the area. The ducks were very friendly and walked right up to us.

Took my grandson here for the afternoon and we had a blast! Not too crowded and enough places to set up for lunch / snack time or just to take breaks. Plenty for the kids to do. We loved it!

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602 W Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282, USA

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Definitely not what i expected, but cool photo opp

Another review for my collection of "superlatives," this is the World's Largest Chest of Drawers. Of course, it belongs here in High Point as it is the capitol of furniture in the Untied States.Remodeled in 1996, this is the new structure. Steel framing and stucco, it stands 38 feet high with simulated brass handles. And it even includes two giant socks as a tribute to High Point's hosiery industryThere is plenty of parking nearby and if you're shopping for furniture at one of these many nearby showrooms, check it out.

We came out to have breakfast in high point and found this amazing scenery right in the middle of downtown! Kids were mesmerized.! Great find!

A nice structure to represent some of the fine furniture produced in the area.

I love to see big things. This is a really cool one. No parking near by. Need to walk a bit.

This is the second stop of the day. This is what is called the largest chest of drawers. It is located in High Point North Carolina. It appears to be about twentyfive feet high. There is not much trafic on the city stree in front of it so it is easy to take selfies. There is a pair of socks hanging from a drawer. I walked around the side.

World's Largest Disappointment! We had just finished a business meeting and our new recruit suggested this and he was really excited! My business partner and I thought what the hell? Why not? My summary is as follows: The so-called attraction is located between a small children's daycare center and a run down 90's small business shop upon which further examination made us question whether this was a tourist attraction or a place where I would get bonked and robbed within 5 minutes of visiting. The spectacle of master craftsmanship in furniture design is fake - it's hollow, thick plaster or particle board, nothing is real and the socks aren't even Gucci. Don't waste your time, you are better off gawking at the trees in a local park and wondering how the branches grew in such weird directions! God Blessed Texas and I sure as hell hope he blessed this town because if this is what they expect to draw an actual crowd and drum up business they are screwed. Laughs and memes is the only excitement that this attraction may bring, not even a sign explaining the landmark exists. Have a great day!

We thought it a little bit of nostalgia while on our visit to High Point University for our daughters invitation to the Innovation Summit.

It's a GIANT CHEST OF DRAWERS!! How can you not stop here.Nothing to do here unless you are heading for the children's museum that according to the sign is 343 steps to the left😂But a great photo op. You can try to get yourself grabbing your socks or opening the drawers.

This is a "see only" landmark. Can't do anything with, in or around it, but it's great for taking pictures, and kinda one of a kind thing. The kids loved it.

I love kitschy roadside attractions and this one was worth the stop. I wish there weren’t bees around but it was a fun photo op.

I don't know how to rate a giant chest of drawers. It's a giant chest of drawers. It was exactly what I expected. The socks are a nice touch. 5 out of 5 for giant furniture.

It's a cute roadside attraction and it's free to visit. Huge chest to click the photo and keep it for your Greensboro/ Highpoint visit memory, kids love it and get excited.There is free roadside parking just ahead and also before the Chest. You can take a quick stop click that photo and go on your way. Parking is also available in the alley behind Chest but it's not exclusive for this so take a quick break and move on fast.

Well, this is a really large chest of drawers. Nicely painted, easy parking right near, not a lot of traffic.

We were towing a vehicle behind us, so we couldn't stop, but it was easy to drive by and take pics. I had read about it in a NC Roadside Attractions book a couple of years ago and we just happened to be driving through the area anyway, so we drove past. Downtown High Point has some cool murals, statues, and architecture, so there are other things to see on your way through, as well.

Our company had a bucket list and this was on it, so we had to go (we've lived in the area for seven years but did not know of this attraction). Very cool! We took our pictures and skedaddled.

It's definitely worth a visit if you happen to be in the area and have some time to spare. However, if you're not particularly interested in furniture or don't have a specific reason to go, it might not be worth making a special trip just for that.

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508 N Hamilton St, High Point, NC 27262, USA

This was my first visit on Sunday. I love this hike!!! We were not allowed to drive up the mountain (as it was crowded) but they have a shuttle bus that takes you to the top and back down for 5.00 each. The views are amazing and there are plenty of hiking trails at the top. One of my favorite hikes! Amazing! (Side note: we expected the trees to be a bit closer to peak for the colors, so I imagine that next week it will be even more beautiful!)

Great job by the rangers and state for the up keeping. There are different lengths of trails and they are well maintained. Not a lot of trash at the parking lot, which is good. Usually at the peak, there are a lot of human traffic.At the top you can see as far as Winston Salem and grandfather mountain. Just a great view to see the greens of NC.There are a lot of stairs for some of the trails so your pets might have a hard time.

Clean fully stocked restrooms. Water fountain and bottle refill station. Informative maps. Interactive displays inside to educate us about how the area was formed. Gift shop is $$$. Staff has limited information about Pilot Mountain, they kept referring me to a pamphlet which I had already studied. The upper portion is very nice and has restrooms. Trails are well marked and in very good condition. I recommend the overlook trail for a quick way to get close up views. The Pilot Knob Trail (red square blaze) is easy and not quite a mile. It will get you to the base of the mountain and loop around. It's truly amazing to be up close and personal with it. Incredible banding, layers, quartzite, sandstone, mica, views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have time try the Ledge Spring trail which is a one mile out and back trail off of the Pilot Knob Trail. I had a fantastic day. Met some great people.

Nice park with great views. It can get crowded on weekends, as you would imagine.There are many hiking trails of varying difficulties. The hike along Pilot Knob is under a mile, fairly easy, and has nice views of the surrounding area.There is camping although I haven't camped here yet.Looking forward to visiting again.

Even after the fire Pilot Mountain State Park is still a gem! The Grindstone Trail is somewhat steep however is you are in reasonable physical shape it is a fun hike. Be sure to take water, especially if you take your dogs. The views from the top are breathtaking however the hike up is gorgeous. Be sure to wear boots the protect your ankles because there are rocks that could be foot twisters if you do not step carefully. Plan on about four hours to hike up and back and still have time to enjoy the view.

Visited 10-29 and it was breathtakingly beautiful. As long as you are aware ahead of time of the shuttle system (it's a bummer, but it is what it is) you can prepare accordingly. Talk to the person at the desk in the visitor center for trail info- they are very knowledgeable. The fall colors were at their best this day, 100% loved it and recommend. The 0.8 mile loop around the knob is gorgeous and only took me about 13 minutes (I did this quick loop solo). The other trails were also totally enjoyable- scenic the whole way, especially this time of year.

This park was BEAUTIFUL. The views are breathtaking. You drive to the top and you can walk around seeing the views or you can take mile long trails around also. So many view points also. Easy access too.

If you live in the region, you really should plan to visit Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain. These are part of the Sauratown Mountains, which are isolated from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east; it's really a unique geologic feature and not something commonly found in nature. Although the mountains here aren't as tall as what you'll find in the Appalachians, the views are spectacular.

A great state park in the foothills of the Blue Rich Mountains. Pilot Mountain is truly impressive. You can drive up the neighboring mountain to the summit. There is a parking lot at the top and there are numerous viewing platforms for impressive photos. At the same time, Pilot Mountain is a paradise for hikers and climbers and you can go on great tours on the many hiking trails.

Beautiful overlooks you can drive right up to. The fire savage is evident but many places have been repaired, only one overlook was still closed and being worked on. The short one mile loop is hard to walk unless you can handle stairs (and climbing over rocks) for most of that mile, but the views are spectacular. Keep any kids close!!There are bathrooms at the top parking lot, and rock climbing areas as well.

Very nice spot to spend a day. Bus ride takes you to the top, to the overlook. 5$ ride (2 miles) is worth it if you are with small kids or old people. Or else you can take trails to reach the top. Views from overlook points are stunning. Carry the binoculars if you into birding, lots of opportunities to spot raptors and other birds.Visitor center has clean restrooms and even at the top restrooms and water refill points are available.We did not visit the river section of the park but will visit next time. Mountain section is definitely worth the visit.No food available at the visitor center or at the top. I did not spot any vending machines either. Carry whatever you need with you.

Great day trip. I think we were unusually lucky in that we got to the visitors center at about 11 on a sunny and 70 degree spring Saturday and the upper lot was still open. We drove right up and hiked several of the trails. There were people but it wasn't obscenely crowded. Lots of space on the trails and everything was very well cared for. My kids are doing a junior ranger course and they stopped and talked to one of the rangers who politely answered all of their questions. Was a great experience all around and we will definitely be back

Nice but challenging hike from the visitors center up to the overlook! Good signage, well- maintained trails. The picnic area's water pump was broken, but there were water fountains at the restroom area at the main overlook.The 3.5 miles up and 3.5 back with pretty frequent breaks took us about 4 hours. Rated as "strenuous," should be doable for anyone who's only reasonably fit.

This place is unbelievably beautiful, pictures just don’t do it justice. We walked the pinnacle trail and the trail to the lookout. Both were easy enough and more than worth the time and effort. Amazing views.

Lovely, well kept hiking trails and overlooks. My MIL was worried about the hiking, but driving to the overlooks was a great way to enjoy the view without having to do anything physically demanding. Not having to make the full trek meant we were all able to explore a bit more, which was great. The restrooms were clean, there was water available, and the visitors center was awesome. We're planning a special trip back to do more climbing!

Pilot Mountain is a wonderful natural landscape to visit and explore. The state has done a great job of ensure visitor safety by blocking off areas with serious erosion and placing signs to warn of this danger throughout the park. There are so many places to capture beautiful views of overhead and down below and as far out as the eye can see. Those with mobility issues that require a scooter or wheelchair or any type of mobility assistance such as these will not be able to enjoy the higher altitudes but there are a few spots near the parking lot that would allow for a limited view of the area. Even with hiking boots or other types of sturdy walking shoes, hiking sticks or stability canes are a great idea while trekking up and down the trails. The trails are all rather rough with very uneven surfaces full of rocks and stones and gravel with wind blown sticks and tree debris. I would not recommend coming with infants. Toddlers that are walking pretty well may enjoy it but it is not very easy maneuvering so there will be lots of hand-holding with the little ones. I would even recommend those with breathing issues to take precautions due to the rough walking conditions and elevation. We really enjoyed ourselves and we did not even get to the trails leading up to the actual dome shaped peak of Pilot Mountain. However, there is an overlook across from it where there are great spots to take pictures. My family enjoyed ourselves.

Beautiful views. Educational markers and brochures about the wildlife and ecosystem are informative. Visitors center and gift shop tells the story of the park, wildlife, and people who once lived in the region. You can also get brochures on area attractions and events.

Upon the cradle of Earth, where whispers of history intertwine, stands Pilot Mountain, a guardian sentinel divine. Its quartzite knob, rising over 2,000 feet, has been a steadfast beacon through the mists of time, guiding wanderers lost and weary, their spirits to uplift and align.In the company of dear friends, we embarked on a pilgrimage to this sacred place, during the celestial ballet of a solar eclipse. Native Americans and early settlers once relied upon Pilot Mountain to navigate their journeys, just as we sought its embrace for solace and communion with the heavens.As we ascended its lofty heights, doubt cast its shadow upon us, thickening like the clouds that obscured the sun. Yet hope persisted, a flickering ember amidst the uncertainty, urging us forward with unwavering faith.Amidst the gathering clouds, black buzzards circled the mountaintop, their solemn flight a harbinger of both mortality and renewal. Their graceful arcs spoke volumes of life's cyclical nature, of death and rebirth intertwined in the eternal dance of existence.Then, as if summoned by some unseen force, a hawk soared overhead, its cry piercing the veil of doubt and illuminating the path ahead. In its majestic flight, there was a declaration of dominion over the vast expanse of the universe, a reminder of our interconnectedness with all things.As the clouds parted, revealing the sun in its dwindling glory, the eclipse reached its zenith, casting a fleeting shadow upon the earth. In that moment, we witnessed the ephemeral beauty of the celestial alignment, a testament to the enduring majesty of the cosmos.And then, as swiftly as they had come, the black buzzards took flight, their departure marking the end of the eclipse. The hawk, too, vanished into the ether, leaving behind only echoes of its presence.In the quiet aftermath, amidst the fading light of the eclipse, we stood in awe of the universe's marvels, grateful for the fleeting glimpse of its mysteries. And as we bid farewell to our friends and embarked on our journey homeward, we carried with us the memories of a day spent in the company of loved ones, under the watchful gaze of the heavens.By: Thomas Corrao#straycompasslife

Great hike! The trails were well marked and easy to follow. The trails were also well kept and signs were helpful. I took the advice of other hikers to go clockwise and this is solid advice! There are many places to enjoy the scenery. It was a little rugged at times, but again the trails are marked accordingly. Bathrooms were clean and easy parking. The gift shop was nice.

Wonderfully beautiful place. Great trails well grommet. Absolutely beautiful scenery.Rock climbing avaliable with permits on parts of some trails. Great place to an afternoon hike.Clean rest rooms and helpful people at the visitors center.

Fun day of hiking with Trail Life. Beautiful views. We drove to the top of the park and hiked the longer trail around the summit. I think it was about 3 miles. Kids had a great time!

Went on a hike with our dog and friends. It was a great time. Lots of people hiking and rock climbing. That said it never felt like there was too many people. Definitely can recommend this place to anyone looking for a scenic hike. There were also Rangers in the area to make sure everyone was safe.

We were very happy that the park was open on January 1st. So we spent New Year's Day enjoying the spectacular views of Pilot Mountain and the Appalachian Mountains. They have convenient overlooks if you don't feel like walking through the nature trails. We also stopped by Main Street Coffee in downtown Pilot Mountain for a nice cup of hot chocolate and some sweet treats!

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1721 Pilot Knob Park Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043, USA

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Very nice and updated track, huge! Seating is bench seating with looonnggg benches, so if you are seated in the middle grab your food and go potty before sitting down, it is nearly impossible to slid back out. Be prepared for the children, this track offers $10 child tickets, so if you are not kid friendly, you may want to skip this one. Otherwise, great food & bars on site, plenty of bathrooms, and handicapped accessibility. Overall a great track!

We went here with a group from our neighborhood for lunch and a tour. Lunch was wonderful, but the tour was awesome! We were driven on the track and took a fast and furious drive around the turns!So much fun! If you ever have the chance to do this tour, do it!

Christmas lights at the speedway were wonderful. Although the wait was nearly 4 hours, once we made it to the lights it was like we never even waited. Such a magical experience with lots of effort put into setting up the lights, the music, everything. Great way to celebrate Christmas imo

I absolutely LOVED this track. It was my first experience with a Nascar event and I enjoyed every moment! It was a bit confusing getting to my seat but the staff was very helpful.Parking was complicated. The people directing traffic sent us to an RV park and we drove in circles for 20 minutes trying to get out. It was 20$ once we found a place to park.As always, I want more vegan options but the atmosphere was decent and the patrons were diverse and kind.

My husband and son loved their birthday/graduation/Christmas presents. They did the tide along with an experienced driver followed by driving the cars all by themselves. They absolutely loved it. I've never seen them smile so big. They are still coming down off their high. I scored big brownie points.

Visited the Speedway for the Xtreme Xperience and all I can say is wow! There was also a similar NASCAR drive event happening there at the same time so it was great to hear the real sounds associated with stock car racing while simultaneously experiencing the high speed / exotic cars we were there to drive! Ventured to the restrooms while there and was pleasantly surprised how clean they were.

Great track to watch a race. Went to see the 2022 Coca-Cola 600 & 2022 Alsco 300 Great signage inside and out. Lots of food choices including food trucks inside the track. Now parking was a nightmare. Even had prepaid parking but no one directing traffic into lots.

Went to the Arca and truck race.. both were awesome and good seats. Food is way overpriced and even water. Some places were selling water for $5-$10 outrageous. So bring your own and pick up food before, and they did not accept cash for anythingthing in the gates, so it was card only

The speedway is spectacular and to talk about The Bank of America ROVAL 400. It is an unforgettable experience filled with energy and adrenaline. The race lasts just over 3 hours with 109 laps, each featuring 17 thrilling turns. Watching the cars zoom by is exhilarating, and the engine sounds are unique. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; it's perfect for family outings, hanging out with friends, or even a memorable first date. It's an experience that will stay with you forever.

We attended the holiday lights festival. The kids, especially the younger ones, really enjoyed it. The adults enjoyed driving on the track. We arrived at 6pm on a Monday night and only waited in line for about 15mins to enter.

We went to see Christmas decorations. The entrants cost is 45 $ per car. And its a bit much for the light show that we saw. There are some nice lights decorations and there're very simple one. They have a village Christmas lights in the middle where you can walk, grilled smorth on fire. And there's a shop you can buy different things. Also you can buy snacks.There's a screen you can watch a movie seating in a car.

Ford Driving Experience is amazing, you get to drive in the Oval and eat dinner in the VIP box.

The autofair/swap meet was not worth the 6hr ride .. alot of really nice cars 8n the car show --made up for it....

Went to see the Christmas light show. It was amazing. Definitely a must see if you have kids. They will enjoy it. Afterwards you can park and watch a Christmas movie or walk through the Christmas village. It's a fun holiday family night.

My husband and grandson got the Richard Petty driving experience. My husband drove a car and my grandson did a ride along. They had a blast!!!

I was invited by my sponsor Blackpearlshowboards along with Mr Ed. It was Mustang 6oth Anniversary. We were right outside the Pavillion Auto Show Case. Joey Logano his family and dad all came back and saw Black Beauty. I autographed pictures for Joey Logano kids. Now I can mark that off my bucket list

The whole facility around CMS is top tier. I love this track especially for the co*ke 600 on Labor Day Weekend. It’s one of NASCAR’s most iconic tracks and I always enjoy spending a weekend here. The whole track area is laid out very nicely and we even found a great area for parking! The fan zone and fan experience is amazing as well. Overall Charlotte is one of the best NASCAR Tracks to visit for a race weekend.

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4.5

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5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027, USA

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I had one of the best times with my son, niece, nephews and my Mother at our 3 day stay at Great Wolf Lodge. The atmosphere and activities were amazing and the children loved everything they could do. Really a place for the whole family to have a blast. Now this is not 5 stars because there was really a big flaw with the place. They are pretty greedy almost to an absurd level. You have already paid well over 600 dollars to be there for two nights and they have several things for everyone to do that do not cost anything. But if there is anything on their grounds that you have to pay for, I would just be prepared to hear some of the most ridiculous prices for whatever it is you are looking for. They had a small gift shop which was fine. We checked it out and found a small candy shop area in it with gummy worms and assorted candy. The children wanted some so we go to the desk and get a small 8 oz. or less cup to fill with candy. When we go back to the desk to pay is when you find out that this small cup of the same candy you can get at most gas stations for a dollar is going to cost you $18 before tax. And that is just one example of the several things like that you will be exposed to. So I had a great time and in the end paid greatly for it.

My family and I had a great time. We took our 2 boys, 1 and 4, and it was so much fun. We only did the water park and stayed in the rooms. I do think the pricing is a little high, but, if you can find deals, it is worth it.I would definitely go again. It's also close by to where we live and close to the mall. You do not have to eat there if you don't want to. We ate out every night. But next time I want to try out their food.

This place is way too expensive for what you get. Paying for 5 star rooms, but get motel 6 quality rooms. Food there I paid $70+ a meal for 2 adults, 2 kids. When we went to Golden Corral 10 mins away, paid $40 for 2 adults, 2 kids and had all you can eat.It's a money trap.The water park is actually great. The kids and I loved the water. So my recommendations is buy their day passes and call it a day trip.

We had a blast! We only stayed one night and we had plenty of time to do everything. We arrived early and enjoyed the water park while we waited for our room to become available. The room was spacious and clean. We purchased the wolf pass and the kids got to enjoy the arcade, laser tag, movie and other fun activities. We also enjoyed all the free events they hosted!

I’ve been to this resort several times, but I was very disappointed in this stay. Let’s start off with they advertise a rate at $169 but add a resort fee of $39.99. I ordered a birthday package of $89 not worth it at all. I asked for the Pizza voucher that comes with package so we could have it for lunch. The lady at the front desk said we couldn’t do that. That the pizza coupon would be delivered to the room between 4 & 6. That’s not explained at all! Which really messed up our birthday lunch. We finally got to order a pizza but they got our order wrong. The guys were nice enough to make us a new pizza. We were told they would text us when our room was ready and they never did. It’s pushing 5pm and we had to leave the water park to go ask the front desk. Our door was not decorated for the birthday which was also included in the birthday package. I had to call about that. Then to top it all off the A/C in our room wasn’t working properly. When we entered the room it was cool. The controller on the wall didn’t work. The actual unit was blowing out heat at 4:12am. We would turn it down to 64, made sure it’s on cool but still blowing heat. We turn the unit off and it would still blow out heat with a code FP. We had to sleep with the outside balcony door open because I didn’t want to call maintenance and wake up the kids. When I did report it to the front desk; the guy just looked at me and said I’ll report it to maintenance, With no consideration that we didn’t sleep good. Seems like they’ve lost their customer service over the years. My kids are older now I’m sure this will be our last trip because not sleeping well and having to drive 2 hours isn’t fun.

My family and I went to a celebration on Christmas Day. It was very special for my children and my husband. We were very happy. There are many enjoyable moments that can be shared with family and friends. The buffet starts at the breakfast restaurant at eight in the morning. It was an excellent breakfast that you can eat here. The cleanliness and service are excellent. It may cost you between a room for rent. For 4 persons mom dad and 2 tenajer with Playing games and eating for two days, between 1500 to 2000 dollars is not very much for the Christmas holiday.

The place was amazing, the indoor water park had a lot to do between the wave pool and the rides you could be there for hours and still be entertained. There is also an outdoor pool but due to the weather we could not experience it. Though from our room we could see that the pool was massive.They have multiple places in the lodge to eat so you do not have to go anywhere and the activities you can do in the lodge will last you multiple days between magiquest, mini-golf, bowling, etc.They also run events pretty much all day in the lobby so you can always just go to the second floor and let your kids dance and play to the events while you relax at the sitting areas around there.The only reason it's not five stars is because the elevators are super slow due to only being two elevators among a huge amount of guests and the parking is packed to the brim due to the amount of guests so getting a good parking spot is all luck.

Someone told me this place was very over priced and the rooms were outdated….. My experience was completely opposite! I was very impressed with the room it’s self. It was clean and the decor is charming. The only issue I did notice is there was a lot of food left in the bunk bed. Like crime from someone eating in bed. I brought my 3yr old here to celebrate is birthday and he loved every minute of it. The pool was of course our main attraction but we also enjoyed the arcade and bowling. We love that the arcade games still actually dispense tickets. For my 3yr old that was the best part! He kept yelling “TICKETS!!!” Every time he won 🤣. He loved it. The complimentary wolf ears were cute and we took a bunch of pictures in them. The gift shop is cute and depending on what you’re looking for it can be a little pricey but not outside of what you would expect to pay at a resort. We didn’t get a chance to take advantage of the live shows because we were so busy but passing by it was something we decided we definitely would make time for next visit. There is something for everyone at The Great Wolf Lodge.

Overall, a 5 star two nights. The staff was friendly, and the room was clean. The indoor water park was warm, well maintained and clean. The kids had a blast.The whole family loved the bowling.Negatives:The air conditioner unit in the room was so loud, and so was the fan in the bathroom.The rewards for the arcade were pretty skimpy with not many choices.The water park was enjoyable, but my 3 year was upset she couldn't ride any of the bigger rides including the family raft one.

Great indoor water park! Celebrated our little ones' birthday here, and that was perfect. We got the birthday package, they provided everything we needed for the little party. The boys even loved the cake! Can't say enough about the park and the great staff and service! Recommend getting the Wolf Pass if you're thinking about doing most of the activities. It allows you to do most everything you could want to do. Kids especially loved the Magic Quest!

We live in Charlotte but have never visited the Great Wolf Lodge. I took advantage of coming since we had weekend visitors. I must say, I hate that I waited SO long to visit. The customer service was amazing and the amenities are awesome. Everything you need is right here! The slides and pools are adult friendly as well, and there's also a bar at the outside pool as well as inside at the water park. Something for everyone to be able to relax and enjoy. I highly recommend a visit, at least once.

Reading the reviews I had set myself up to be disappointed but from moment 1 everything was great. The staff was wonderful, the food was good, the whole resort was clean (I saw staff meticulously cleaning at all hours of the day and night) and the pools were fun for all ages. I definitely recommend buying the breakfast buffet ahead of time - it was well worth it and really good. We will definitely be back. Kudos to your staff for giving all your guests a wonderful vacation.

Overall the experience was meh. The water park is the highlight and definitely worth visiting. My son loved the activities he got with his Wolf Pass ($99). Mini golf was the a let down. They obviously haven't been taking care of it..the cups for the holes stick up above the turf and on some holes the starting spot where u begin is totally missing and there just plastic in it's place. The room and on site food weren't so great. Our room smelled old, moldy, and dusty which made for an awful night's sleep if u have allergies. As you walk throughout the establishment you see dust bunnies caked up on almost everything. My wife made a reservation for the on site restaurant and I 1000% suggest just going off-site to eat. The food was edible but definitely not my top 1000 places to eat.Long story short - they need a remodel/update the rooms and dust BAD. I would just get a day pass and stay at another hotel in the area.

We went to celebrate a birthday, and we can't say one bad thing about this place. The grounds are gorgeous, the place is CLEAN. Our room was sparkling clean, I can't say enough about the staff. Every single person we came in contact with was exceptional. We absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back!! They keep the kiddos busy with lots of daily activities. 5 stars! 🌟

My kids loved their visit for the most part. They enjoyed having everything in one place and being inside during the cold winter. This is a great idea to have and recommend that people check-out for themselves, if it matches your needs. The three stars comes from our shortened time at the water park due to our kids being scared of the bugs.Pros: Stay where you can play, All the attractions you need to stay busy for a couple of days, in-door water park, food options were good to great depending on the entree you picked.Cons: Little directional signs, Rooms are dated and could have more themed characters, bugs in the water area scared our children, (Great Wolf Lodge can’t fix this, but) A lot of coughing and germs flying around, no courtesy masking in sight (consider masking if you are there in peak flu/covid time)

Kids enjoyed it well enough. Floors in the rooms were carpet and felt sticky. I'm sure this place was nice and awesome when it first opened but now just feels old and not cared for properly. For the price I expected way better. All the "events" happening in the lobby just left a bunch of crowds trying to get around each other. The output was horribly dryrot and fun for small kids that don't have any point of reference. The food should not be as expensive as it is when the tickets are already high and quality was just not there. Better drink options are needed, flavored waters instead of constant soda would be nice as well. We may try another location but don't think it's worth it, especially this location.

Overall, my children had a wonderful time. The water park was awesome and the room was clean.Staff was very friendly and helpful.Big.downfall for me, the "Iron Horse Fitness Center" was less than up to par.I understand the pictures online are of another facility, but it is still very misleading to show that fitness center online, as it is absolutely not even close. It was filthy! The water fountain was so dusty and dirty, I really questioned the last time it was cleaned. One side of the water fountain did not work. The exercise bike chair was broken, the only two machines in there that offered weight training were broken as well.The equipment is outdated but for me that's not an issue, it being in working order is the issue. Also, that is the smallest gym facility at a hotel or resort that I have ever been to. They definitely have room for more equipment.Parents have their own things that they enjoy, this should be a big deal!

We went to great wolf lodge with my son's school for a family day. It was truly a great time, there was so much for kids to do from the multiple pools, water slides, games and all around there indoor adventures. One day is definitely not enough time to bring it all in and do everything they offer. Me and my family will definitely be going back for a longer stay next time to try out there adventure quest game takes place threw out the whole resort. Also they have these really neat wolf slippers in kids and adult sizes.

Fun place for bigger kids. My son is 4 and wanted to do some of the other rides but was just too short. I think their height requirements are a little crazy. Fun activities for the kids. Never had any hot water or a warm shower the entire time I was here. They had an issue with the hot water. Very overpriced. I’m glad the kids had fun but I can honestly say I would want to come back.

Loved this place! The kids had a blast. The water park was clean and fun and the arcade wasn't over populated and had great games. They have other fun things like build a bear, gold mining, laser tag, and more. We did all of it and the kids were so happy. The room with the wolf den was awesome and the show in the lobby was so darn cute! Best of all? They have a text service concierge that you can text at any time and get immediate answers. We would definitely return.

Had a birthday weekend with my granddaughter. There however was a mix up with the billing. I was very upset until I spoke to Shannon McGovern at the front desk. She spent so much time with me explaining what happened, and FIXED IT IMMEDIATELY. She made me feel like I was the only customer in the whole place. Miss McGovern saved our trip. She is remarkable and her customer service was fabulous. Because of Ms. McGovern, I would come back. I normally don't do google reviews, but if I could give her 10 stars I would!!

This is a comment about customer service. We haven't been to the location yet. We booked for one night, which includes two days at the water park - the day of check-in and the day of check-out... On our day of check-out, the water park will be closed for maintenance. I called customer service and asked if we could receive day passes to use at the water park on a later date to make up for the day the park will be closed. I was told they would not do this. I confirmed that single day passes are a product that they sell. They confirmed that they do sell single day passes. I asked again why I couldn't be issued single day passes for the day the park will be closed for maintenance, and they simply repeated that they would not do this. Their only answer was for me to change my reservation date. However, the day I reserved is the only time we will be in town, so I can't change the date. Also, it is in their interest to book the day/night before maintenance to get money for the room. It's just plain, good customer service to not allow your customer to only receive a fraction of what they actually paid for. It's completely doable for them to issue day passes. They simply won't do it. We will keep our reservation, but, unfortunately, this company has revealed themselves to be in it for the money, not for the customer's experience. In the long-term, that's just bad business.

Customer serviceFoodAccommodationsBedsActivities planned, the DJ at the pool. Everything we were so impressed withJust amazing. Took my son for his 13th birthday.I mean it's a dream place to go..The room was gorgeous!!Worth every penny

I came here with my family. The room is amazing, the location is good and convenient, the service wasn’t bad but could be a lot better. But the real issue was the pool and the deck condition. The pool was covered and algae and there was fecal matter on the deck along with the restrooms. I personally find this absolutely disgusting and unsanitary for such an expensive hotel. It took them a long time for the staff to finally clean it up. There were foot prints imprinted in the fecal matter which spread all around the deck of the pool and possibly inside of it. This ruined the vacation for me and my family. We came for my sisters birthday and this left me, my family, and other guest absolutely disgusted.

Overall went for the Little one to visit some old friends and went to the Arcade. The parking was horrible as they had their entrance and exit all over the place. The rooms were nice and not overall priced. The Arcade was very nice with a bunch of other features such as bowling and laser tag. They also have Santa currently in their lobby which was really cool to see . Overall great experience and me and the family didn't even stay, had such a good time that we plan on returning on vacation next year and staying there.

We had a wonderful visit to the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord NC during November 2023. The indoor water park was very nice and the kids absolutely LOVED it. Our upgraded room was spacious and clean, but a little dated. We purchased the breakfast buffet and snack credits. Each morning's breakfast was very good. We also got our kids the paw pass. It came with a build a bear, arcade credits and candy/snacks. I would say it was worth the price and the kids loved making the build a bears. We will return one day and bring friends for our children to go down the slides with, so the adults can get a little more relaxation, instead of climbing water slide stairs all day.

The staff was all great. Everyone was super nice. The room was clean and comfortable. The water park is awesome. If you come with teens that aren’t into the wand thingy or build a bear you can get an adventurer’s pass for $149 that includes most of the games for your whole party for the duration of your stay. This is not advertised anywhere that I could find. The drinks are very good at the watering hole, but expensive.The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the Loose Moose dinner buffet. The food was not that fresh and the selection was not that great, certainly not for the price charged. I guess you are paying for the convenience, but I would recommend eating out. All in all we had a great time but wish the food was better and cheaper.

Overall, I was pretty disappointed. Perhaps I expected too much.First, the bad: extremely crowded, even during the weekday. They charge $100 "incidental deposit" PER NIGHT to stay here, something we didn't know until we checked in. Food is not good. Almost every activity costs extra $$$, water park excluded. I expected more for how much we paid.The good: rooms were really clean.All in all, our trip was disappointing. For those considering visiting, I'd recommend staying off-site and doing a day pass.

Just had an overnight experience here, one of several for my boys.The rooms and the overall facility are very well-maintained and kept up. It was Disney-levels of upkeep, which says a lot.The water park was the reason we came and it does impress. The slides are great fun! The towels could be more easily accessible, rather than hidden in the gift shop with no signage.We ate off-site for the most part, as the food here is pricy and just so-so quality. With so many options to eat in Concord, the in-house dining did not appeal.The only reason for -1 star for us were the hours for the water park. It closes early (8pm) and opens very late (10am) so a lot of times where you'd otherwise be in the pool. It's VERY difficult to keep excited boys entertained until TEN in the morning. They've been up and ready to go since 8:30...

I'm sure if it wasn't packed for spring break, it would be better, but as it was, it was... fine... I guess. The kitchen staff was hilarious. They constantly messed up orders, argued amongst themselves, and were slow. Housekeeping regularly made negative and rude comments in Spanish, thinking we didn't understand Spanish.... whoops.Life guards were on point! Great life guards.Waterpark was nice, but there was no large hot tub. My kids were frequently cold and unable to warm up well despite the heated pools.Magic quest was fine, kinda limitedOverall, it's a pretty ok experience. Not blown away, the overcrowding for spring break really isn't the parks fault, but if there were fewer people, it would have been better. We got a group on, but it was still overly expensive. They nickle and dime you for fountain drinks, which was absurd. Everything was absurdly priced. Bring your own food/ beverages.

I had the bright idea to bring my family here for a night to celebrate my 3 year old’s birthday. The crowds in this place are absolutely insane. The noise level in the water park makes it impossible to carry on a conversation. This may be a personal preference, but I thought the water in the water park was too cold, and the air temperature inside was too cold too, especially given that it’s cold outside.Speaking of cold, the showers weren’t working properly during our stay. We came back to our room from the water park, eager to take showers to warm up, only to find that the water pressure was very poor and the water wouldn’t get hot. I notified the front desk of the issue and they advised me that this is a known issue and maintenance was working on it. A search of google reviews reveals that this is, in fact, a known and apparently longstanding issue. For $600 a night, I need to be able to use the shower in the room. The front desk staff initially offered a completely inadequate solution of free vouchers for the breakfast buffet. I declined and was able to convince them to refund 20% of the room.All activities other than the water park cost extra. All snacks, food, and drink are very expensive, but this is to be expected at a “resort.”It is a shame that this was such an unpleasant experience; this place could be a great place to bring the kids for a little fun but it’s too expensive and the facilities are not up to par.

Wonderful place to get away with the kids, especially in the winter. Lots of things to do. There's not many indoor places like it. Food is good simple American fare, rooms are decent and the place is huge. Unfortunately the pool hours close to early and open up to late, it's a really pity on them they cannot accommodate better hours, I would probably go more and host more Birthdays days there.

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4.0

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10175 Weddington Rd, Concord, NC 28027, USA

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We went here while we were on vacation. Very busy place. It was just us two adults with no kids. We really enjoyed it, it was smaller than most aquariums we have been to, but the price was good and we did enjoy it. They did have several different species they are trying to save. Very informative if you read the information provided. The staff were friendly and actually seemed to like their jobs.

I had a birthday party here for my son. It was really nice. Staff was nice they even set up the party room. It was a little pricey but well worth it. They let you bring your own food unlike most places. My guests had a good time. I would definitely recommend it.

Wonderful little aquarium. Very nicely done. Neat tunnel and varying views of large tanks. You could buzz thru quickly, but we spent a couple hours really watching everything. They do have an intractive touch tank as well. We were surprised it was located at a mall, but that made it very convenient.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!!!!Please do not judge this place by what you see from the outside. Not that the outside is in bad shape or anything, but you would think that there's not a lot to see............you would be wrong!!This is a very informative, colorful, and clean aquarium. You can tell that the sea life is well cared for and that the habitat encourages growth and comfort.I actually came for Beasley but found so much more. I definitely recommend for children, family and friends, and even an evening date. I can't imagine this place will disappoint. ESPECIALLY THE TUNNEL!!!I hope you enjoy the pictures and videos. This place is as cool as it looks.PS - If you time your visit right, you can watch them feed throughout the aquarium.

It is a nice day out place with kids. Mu daughter loved being in the aquarium and collecting fun stamps at each exhibition. Nice full filled day activity for parents and kids. Must visit.

Was a great time for the family and kids! They have quite a lot packed in and some pretty amazing aquatic life. We had a great time, and the costs were not excessive, especially considering it kept us busy for hours. Would absolutely recommend for a family afternoon out if you are looking for something fun and educational for your friends and family.A+

So much fun! We got there closer to close than I would've liked, but the staff was so friendly and helpful. We got to see brand new baby seahorses and there was a super friendly looking puffer fish. We loved the tunnel!

Great experience but the cost should be much lower for the size. We paid more here to visit that many other aquariums that were double and triple the size. As for the variety of sea life and staff, they were above and beyond. I also like how they provided extra education activities for younger ages. A great 30 to 40 minute activity with a younger child.

Had a great time. It took about an hour to walk through everything, but you could return at any point during the day. We also did the behind the scenes tour and the host, Matt, was great. He also interacted with the adults and kids in the group. Amanda was amazing at answering questions. We bought the VIP picture pass and it was definitely worth it.

Little pricey for as small as it is. I was not expecting it to be in a mall. Can get crowded in a heartbeat with little wiggle room to see anything or to get away. They do let you go through as many times as you want, so that helps, some. They have a tunnel which is cool but the lighting isn't set up well, so it's not easy to tell what you are looking at sometimes.I did NOT realize this was geared directly at kids. My bad for not doing more research but it's super kid friendly, which means it's not adult friendly in terms of viewing or moving around. Also, by kid friendly, I mean exhausted parents that don't give AF what their kids are doing, which is screaming, yelling, tapping glass, shoving each other, crying and running.So yeah, I just wanted out of our Airbnb on a rainy day and thought a visit to an aquarium would be cool. It wasn't as awesome as I hoped. But hey, floaty-butt turtles always make any day better.

We had our daughters' birthday party here on Friday! It was an amazing experience for all that came! The room was beautiful! The staff was great! Highly recommend Sea Life for a fun unique birthday party experience!

An absolute must for kids!!! Everything is their height, 100% interactive displays, hidden portholes and the Junior Range kit keeps them engaged looking closely to really appreciate the different species. We did the behind the scenes tour and learned a lot. Staff are all top notch. Worth every dollar. Went with grandma and my 5 year old son and they were both beyond thrilled.

Some very nice exhibits but it is very small for the price.There is a nice kid’s area and some good pop up spots for viewing fish. The tunnel is short but has many creatures swimming overhead.

We visited while we were in town for the holiday weekend. SeaLife was fantastic and they had a lot of aquatic life. We loved our time there. Unfortunately, we went on the busiest shopping day of the year, so getting out of the parking lot was a nightmare. Would recommend visiting on any other day though.

My husband and I are both in our 20’s without kids and we were pleasantly surprised by this aquarium! They had a good amount of different animals including stingrays, sharks, fish, turtles, and many more. We were able to touch starfish and sea urchins. I enjoyed the turtle rehab section where we could see a turtle who was rescued from the ocean because he was stranded and injured. They had a cool tunnel you could walk through to see the animals as well. This was a great experience for the price!

Sea Life was nice. We were hoping it was a longer undersea stroll but the location is probably the reason. All the exhibits were breath taking.I'm not sure but I was trying to add a video. I was trying to show an exhibit where it looked like skinny snakes poking out of sand trying to get the small fish. It was so amazing to watch. I can't seem to show.

Went there with a group of people, and it was a blast. I loved the little shipwreck they had and we loved doing the stamps. Even though it was a great experience overall, it was kind of short. But yet again not surprising since it's in a mall. It's a great place to go to with kids or to go to on a day out.

How delightful to have an aquarium within the Concord Mills mall! We're not from the area and I love aquariums so this was a pleasant surprise. I was really impressed with the size of the aquarium itself and everything it has to offer. They have a touch pool which is fun for kids and adults alike. They have an underwater tunnel which is exciting. I think the porcupine fish might've been my favorite. He was huge! Highly recommend and will visit again.

My family and I visited a beautiful place over the weekend. An aquarium where you can see unusual bright fish. Electric skates, sharks, moray eels, sea stars and much more. There is a petting pool where you can touch starfish. It's unusual and interesting. Come see this beauty. Lots of useful stuff.

My wife and I went here while we were in the area on our honeymoon. It was fascinating to observe the creatures up close. We developed several favorites. Personally, I enjoyed watching the stingrays, sharks, and the fish that tirelessly dug holes in the sand. The staff, notably Greer, whom we spoke with, was exceptionally helpful, polite, and informative.

Took a school trip here with my Grandson, first time we visited. The experience was a very good one. My Grandson who's 5 really enjoyed the exhibits. It's a beautiful place, takes about 30-40 mins to go thru and see everything. The staff was really friendly and very helpful.

Bought our tickets in advance, and it was easy. There is plenty of parking and easy to find. It is attached to Concord Mills Mall. Staff was super friendly and awesome. Plenty of sealife to see and interact with. I highly recommend checking this place out if in the area.

For being a small aquarium in a mall, they have several fish and even a cute rehabilitation tank that currently is hosting Beasley. It was really cute and had a lot of exhibits in it, surprisingly, including an interactive touch pool. My nephews enjoyed it, smallest barely wanted to leave. I would definitely recommend it for younger kids or people who love sea life in general.

It is bigger than I expected it and they’ve done a great job with this aquarium. Organize, clean, different fishes. Easy to navigate. Pretty good size, not too big or too small. The staff were polite.I went Friday at 12pm and there were only two more families at the time so it was a great experience.Once you buy tickets you can leave and get back inside as many times as you want. At least that’s what they told us on this date.

Very neat stuff here. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Just wish it was a longer attraction for the money. The kids enjoyed it but I don't see this being a "season pass" type attraction.

When I saw this aquarium was located in a mall I had low expectations. I could not have been more incorrect. Not only was this location large enough to entertain adults for an hour, but they have an ocean tunnel, in a mall! The facility was well kept, the tanks were all large and not overcrowded, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Plus it was affordable. 10/10 would recommend checking it out while you're in the area. Then you can go shopping in the mall, knowing you're in the same building with fun things like sharks, eels, and jellyfish 💛

Sea Life Charlotte-Concord is an incredible little place. I worked with several staff members (Kaitlin, Jasmine, and Erin) who treated me like royalty to make for a very VERY special night.I was able to set up a beautiful proposal and evening and they helped at every step. They set up special lights and stayed open a little late to help make this magical moment happen.The aquarium itself is very nice. The decorations are perfect (lots of pirate decor) and the flow from room to room makes the aquarium feel five times bigger than it actually is.I am forever grateful to the lovely people that helped me propose to my wonderful partner. And I will be back many times to enjoy both the aquarium and the memories made that evening.

An aquarium that's:1. In the mall2. Has a touch tank3. Has a scavenger hunt and other kid activities4. Has an awesome gift shop5. Excellent staffYep... Take my money!

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4.0

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8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027, USA

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Love this place, it is so peaceful and the staff is incredible. Sometimes life has a way of stressing us all the way out and the remedy is to just get away and put the technology down. This place is a therapist in a box. Highly recommend no matter what your situation is.

For us this was an exploratory visit.From Charlotte (south of the lake), Google brought us to the northern most point, where the visitors' center is located.I expect there are other points on the lake that would be more convenient to Charlotte but going to the visitor center explained the park's main feature is the bike trails (Hiking too, I guess).Visitor center: gift shop & public restrooms.No entry fee.No parking fee.Picnic areas, some with BBQ pits, for family sized group. Larger areas for organized events also available (reservations may be required).Canoe & paddle board rentals.Nearby boat ramp available.

Place is absolutely beautiful. Great place to hang out. Been here a lot, so it’s definitely worth it. Other than the water getting dirty at times, it’s a great destination to hang out. Weather sometimes gets on your nerves, but that with everything that goes on. Definitely coming back here for my next visit.

It truly is our own Inland Sea. Grew up on the shores of LKN and now spend just about every weekend March through September on the lake. Absolutely the best sunsets around.

Wow! This lake is a perfect slice of paradise smack dab in the middle of North Carolina. Great for boaters, swimmers, or just chilling on a quiet dock somewhere. The water is murky green and you can’t really see to the bottom, and there are small leeches in the clay that’ll attach to your feet and legs, so there’s all that. The Duke Nukem power plant pulls water from Lake Norman to cool off the reactor, which I’ve heard heats the water a bit in the South end. Pretty sure it’s not radioactive but I didn’t bring my Geiger counter. If this place ever goes Three Mile Island, those million dollar homes will be worthless, so rent, and enjoy the lake while you can. Watch out for Normie the Lake Monster. Reports say you’ll see him if you have too many beers.

Great family place. Kayaking, biking, hiking, or swimming, or camping you name it. You can do it all at Lake Norman.You can visit the educational center to learn all about the Lake and how far it extends throughout the state.Walk through the trails, and dip your feet in the water.

Beautiful hike! My husband and I took the Lake Shore Trail to the 2.5 mile point and then cut to the short trail (it was hot and we didn't have enough water)The trail is natural and in a few spots not really well marked. Roots and rocks make it important to watch your step.We saw lots of spiders, a black snake and squirrels, but its the trees that really make it! The canopy gets really thick and the path shaded.We can't wait to go back!

Beautiful lake with tons to do.We went kayaking in the sunrise and sunset. Enjoyed both experiencea. Then we went out on a baot with the whole family. You can stop on islands or the state park and a have a wonderful day out in the nature.

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Nice outlets clean and easy to get around

Charlotte Premium Outlets offers a delightful shopping experience with its well-maintained premises and comfortable atmosphere. The wide array of stores caters to all tastes, ensuring that every visitor finds something to suit their style. The parking is ample and well-organized, making the arrival and departure hassle-free. Additionally, the location provides a unique backdrop with spectacular views of flights soaring gracefully overhead, adding an exciting element to the shopping adventure. Today was particularly special as a stunning rainbow appeared, crowning the scenic shopping haven, enhancing the already pleasant atmosphere and making my visit truly memorable.

The place has a big parking lot, very good inner design, open spaces and gardens. Probably the only problem is that there's no good maps to review the place before you start looking around.It has many big brands and stores such as Guess, Off the Street 5th Avenue, Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, Puma among others.The promotions in some places were very good deals and some of them were just rip off without worthy discounts or elevated prices.

I liked it. I braved it on a Saturday morning. It was not as dreadful as I expected. I found some cute summer updates @my favorite shops & the sales ladies were wonderful [aeropostale, Guess, white house black market, old navy]

If you are looking for good quality products and very affordable, that’s the place you should visit. Every time I have been there, I was greeted with lots of discounts and sales all around. 10/10 recommend. 👍

High end outlet mall in the Charlotte area. Great food court and very nice and clean. Wide variety of stores.

This is a review of the Cirque de Paris circus attraction located in parking lot b at the Charlotte Premium outlets in the month of March 2024.This is a traveling big top with no animals performance from a French circus troop.There are the typical clown acts in between the regular sets, balancing acts, semi death defying if you will call them Ax on roller skates, tightrope ax along with some aerial stunts finishes with a fantastic laser show.Admission times and ticket prices are varied however there is not really a bad seat in the house.

This place is AWESOME!! It's huge, so many outlets in one area!! My husband and I will be bringing all our guests here! We loved all the shops we visited! We will go back often!The parking lot was PACKED when we arrived today (Saturday). It did take awhile to get a spot, but to be honest, wherever you park, you'll be near an entrance (unless you are looking for a particular outlet.)This place feels like a little central village area as you walk around. It's cozy and comfy. There are people of all ages who are here. There's a shop of some sort for everyone!!There are deals to be had, take a look online to see if your fav shop has deals for the day you'll be there. Some shops are only allowing a specific quantity of people inside because there were so many folks who wanted to get inside their shops this afternoon (for example, Adidas, NIKE etc) - I'm unsure but this may be considered a black Friday weekend as the last time I was here, there were many people but no lineups for any stores.Brought my hubby here for the first time!! He needed a smaller size jean, and we went to his fav Levi's shop!! PS he got a good deal!!Highly recommended!!!

There are many shopping options with popular brands. Our favorite are Asics, Nike, Poli Ralh, express etc. Food court is pretty average with limited food options. Huge parking area, however difficult to find a parking spot on busy weekends. There is plenty of sitting space while waiting or not shopping. The Starbucks is at handy location for a quick coffee.

I visited the outlets this past weekend with family and we were able to get majority of our back to school shopping completed.The pros: great sales in some of the stores, with a large selection of familiar brands. Many of restroom available for the large crowds of shoppers which I was very appreciative about! The restrooms were clean as well. Absolutely a great set of staff in the coach store. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I also want to spotlight the staff members in the famous footwear, Tommy Hilfiger, as well for being so friendly and professional. The Aunt Annie’s was delicious and the staff was very nice. I think the supervisor should be spotlighted for her professional while dealing with a few customers that were so nice to her. She still maintained her professionalism and continued to do her job.The cons:Many of the stores just had staff standing around but no one was asking anyone if they need assistance or even a hello or smile when walking in (“Bath & Body Works” & “Lids” are a perfect example.) Bath & Body Works: Absolutely no hello, no help on the sales floor to assist with questions, but there was 5 people behind the registers. So that was not a good experience and I will not go back into that store for sure. Although these outlets sell similar brands as many of other outlets this mall just isn’t one I need to revisit. I feel that it was a nice experience but also dealing with the energy of rude staff throughout some of the shops just left a bad taste in my mouth. Also the sales were decent but not great!! I found some better prices in a nearby traditional mall; and also prefer to shop where customer service is still a top priority and valued. Maybe the experience would be better on a weekday or time where there is less of a crowd and staff have more time to engage or be of assistance. However I traveled really far to experience these outlets and I am just left feeling like “okay I seen what they have to offer but I could also find these items and better service in another mall location.”

I love this mall. I like being able to be outdoors in between visiting my favorite shops. Also, it's not too big and all my favorite shops are located near each other. Coach, Loft, Banana Republic, and a few others are all well stocked with reasonably priced merchandise.

Probably the best shopping in Charlotte if you’re looking for great prices on all your favorite name brands. Well maintained property. There are usually too many great deals that it’s hard not to walk out with at least something.

I loved visiting the outlets. The two Chinese restaurants side by side were both great. The ice cream 🍦 was the best! Maybe plan to do some shopping next time!

Plenty to do here. A large variety of shops, everything from shoes, to clothing, housewares, etc. Always a fun outing with the family. I like that all the stores are on the ground floor, and there is ample room to maneuver around, even during the holidays. It gets pretty busy on the weekends, so plan accordingly.

Clean place. Many outlet stores. Outdoor mall, so window shopping is a real thing! Fresh air strolling and covered, comfortable seating. Saw this cool vending machine for everything you need to make your eyes look amazing.

Get ready to walk. Great variety of stores, not all of them have good sales. Clean bathrooms but better attention is needed when toilet paper runs out or someone leaves a mess in a toilet.

Great place for shopping. Really good deals almost everywhere. Most famous brands in one place

This store Allstar Elite was awesome had some throw jerseys but also some hip hop ones also. Nice jackets and jerseys our salesperson / cashier Lloyd was great, he helped us a great deal and was very patient.Thanks again Lloyd we will visit again.

Nice place to walk and shopping, but there is no to many options for eat

I have been twice to charlotte and love shopping here. Lots of brands' quality stuff.Nice atmosphere. There are two many options to buy stuff. premium design of the place. Enough parking space and lot of open area.

Very nice outlets, lot of stores, and great pricing overall. The outlet was very clean and there was a good variety of stores. The overall experience is cool, has pretty much everything you need when going to shopping. I would add more food places and coffee shops. That's my suggestion, but great experience.

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My wife and I were in town for our anniversary and looking for something exciting to do. The spelunking adventure into Worley's Cave was AWESOME! Andy and Miranda (our guides) were knowledgeable, personable, funny, and so patient during our excursion. We were with another group who had smaller kids and they took their time to pause to point out cave-dwelling wildlife, rock formations, and were mindful of what crystalline formations were still growing to look at but not touch! Fantastic experience - highly recommend!

Planned this trip a month ago, long overdue vacation with my wife. We scheduled a 1/2 day rafting trip, for 1:30pm. We both work late nights into early morning so getting up for the 8:30trip would have been a rough indevour. However the wonderful staff worked some magic and got us a group for 10:30am.Our guide Lauren was amazing, personable, knowledgeable and made our trip memorable and safe.At night our "Appalachian concierge" Cory was quick to get us what we needed, helpful, friendly and an all around great guy!We had a couple great evenings at the Take Out Tavern. The food was amazing, the beers ice cold, service was absolutely spot on weather it was to warm our bellies after the wonderful white water or after a few beers.We stayed in one of the domes, the pictures didn't even do it justice to how luxurious it would be. The bathhouse facility and sauna were clean and maintained daily.We had a wonderful surprise of live music by the Dirty Dead.The grounds had this amazing vibe and ambiance, it felt like I came home, it was home, and everyone there was my family.A completely magical vacation, we can not wait to go again. Already looking at the calendars!Thank you to everyone, even if I didn't get your name you were intrical to making it the best vacation, what our souls really needed.

I was charged with criminal trespassing for showing up on their property after getting my property back from my ex-boyfriend at the Nolichucky River Gorge Campground. Avoid going here. They just want your money and do not care about relationships or the truth. I am not a thief.

We stayed at the resort for two nights. Dale, Riff and the rest of the staff that we interacted with were friendly and helpful. We loved staying in the Love Shack. We were there on Monday and Tuesday night, so the Take Out and One Love were not open. We brought our own and will check that the next time we are there.We went rafting on the Nolichucky Gorge with USA Raft during our stay. Our guide, Walker, was fantastic. He is a real pro on the river. He and trip leader Loren made the trip exciting and fun. We will definitely go again.We also floated the Lower Nolichucky a couple of times while there. That is a different but fun trip. The Red Banks take out has a nice beach and is a beautiful primative campground.

Super awesome experience on the Nolichucky with Andy! He was very informative of the surrounding area and history, kept us engaged with silly jokes, and kept us on the edge of our seats! Definitely a trip worth making. Can't wait to come back!

We had an amazing time with USA Raft..A group of us stayed in the Crockett Cabin. The cabin was HUGE..it was great for covid..we all had our separate places and one main area. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the river, fishing, swimming, and tubing…we missed out on the rafting but that’s just an excuse to come back. The communal bathrooms were cleaned and stocked from tampons to hand towels, soap and more…Everything was always fully stocked and clean. We went during SOL Jam…so it was pretty packed. They made everyone comfortable with all things covid. It really was more than I expected in every way. The food was great, the people were great and the music was great. A truly wonderful experience for us all.. We love the Band Sol Driven Train and we hope to come back and see them and USA Raft again next year. Thank you, for sharing your little piece of heaven with us and all your accommodations, recommendations and making us all feel so welcomed.

We took a wrong turn coming off the AT trail after hiking 18 miles (the sign with showers and several amnenities got us overly-excited!) and ended up at the USA Rafting Adventure Resort. We were confused and asked for directions and guidance of how to get to Uncle Johnny's Hostel in the main store. They misled us by saying it was far away and telling us there was no real downtown area in Erwin (which we knew was false information) presumably to encourage us to stay there (their cabin rates started at $165). An off-duty staff member offered us a lift (all of 1 mile) for $10 and left us waiting for 20 minutes for him to return and he never showed up. We ended up just hiking the extra mile to Uncle Johnny's. It was confirmed that this facility often mislead and attempt to appeal to the hiking community but doing so by spreading false information is really dishonest and dissapointing.

Great location, great people. Horrible management.The manager, Tiffany, was rude and condescending. When I finally asked her to stop interrupting me, she yelled “OH, YOU’RE CUTE talking to me like that…” And it only got worse from there.It only takes one person to make the entire establishment look bad. Which is awful considering everyone else was really friendly, accommodating and seemed like very nice people.The Tiny House was fine as long as you can use the patio and deck area. For $285 I would have expected a few things to be nicer. For example: the cob webs along the AC unit, bleach stained shower curtain covering up a rusty water heater. The tent had 3 of its feet screwed in but one came loose and in the wind was slamming down and quite noisy!The interior was not made for lounging. The amazing view was blocked by a full sized refrigerator and countertop grille backed by a trellis. The end of the bed and corner of the room were the only places to sit and see the River from inside unless we were standing and as it was too cold to stay outside for long, that’s all we got! During great weather I bet this spot is great but great weather it was not!We never found the wifi, not in the in-room notebook which would be logical. Finally upon checking out, we saw a plaque in front of the office.Note to staff:-When cold weather is coming, don’t make the client have to call for another space heater or extra blankets. Have it in the unit for them.-Let people speak and if they want $15 worth of tubing passes for the summertime so you might redeem yourselves as a location worth peoples money and time, listen to them instead of manipulating and condescending!

My partner and I have done the Nolichucky half-day trip twice now. This isn't a technical raft, but there are plenty of fun, splashy rapids. The aspect that keeps us coming back--and we'll be back again--is the scenery. For all of the 8.5 mi downriver, you're surrounded by verdant Appalachian mountainsides. A little-used train track traces a line along the south riverbank. Two-thirds of the way through, you are rewarded with a beautiful stretch of rocky cliffs on the north riverbank. Overall, very fun and tough to beat as a tour to this pretty portion of the Appalachians.Our last guide, Ashley, was outstanding.

First time out with USA Raft and was very impressed. Had a fantastic trip down the Nolichucky with Trip Leader Loren (sp?). He was very knowledgeable about the area, and had amazing control of our raft, such that we actually had to do very little paddling relative to other trips we've been on. His safety briefing was serious but also humorous. We will definitely be going back and requesting Loren as our guide.

We went white water rafting last Friday just before heading back home to FL. Walker was our guide and he was outstanding! Great personality and a Super Guide. We all had an amazing time. This river is now in the top of our favorites. Great white water rapids! The only downside was no pics....y'all need to get those back.

Had a great time on the rafting trip! Our guide Andy kept us alive and entertained the whole time. Great guy. 10/10 would do again 🫡🫡🫡

USA Raft is truly an amazing place. I can’t express in words how beautiful the Nolichuky Gorge is. You must float the river and experience it yourself. Danny was our guide, his knowledge on the history of the area, the flora & fauna made the trip that much more special. His paddling skills were amazing, he could certainly pick a line!The campground at USA Raft is awesome as well, the Take Out Bar has a great beer selection and good bar food. You might get lucky with good music on the small or large stage!I can’t say enough about this Mountain Gem!Thanks for a wonderful weekend!Rhys

Stayed in one of the airstream camper trailers while hiking the AT. It’s 0.1m off trail and a great spot to stay dry on a rainy night. Activities look very cool, but it’s back to the trail tomorrow.

Was a great time. My sister had never gone rafting before so we decided on the half day. Had a great time and the scenery was gorgeous. Great for all skill levels and the staff was extremely nice and friendly! Definitely would recommend.

Rafting was lots of fun, beautiful sights and amazing guides. Cam and Andy were wonderful :)!!

Our group had a blast on the half day rafting trip through the gorge. It was SO beautiful, and exciting to navigate the class 3 and 4 rapids. Elliott was our guide and he was the master of the water and the dad jokes - very knowledgeable and entertaining. The location is perfect - convenient to the highway etc. We loved the resort too - so much that we came back the following weekend for the Dog Days festival. This will be at the top of our list to refer to our friends. Thank you!

Wow! Such an amazing experience staying and rafting with my family! We were able to take our 5 and 6 year old kids on the Nolichucky river and Bobby was an incredible guide. Able to give us a taste of adventure without being too scary for the kids. Cannot wait to come back and go again! The Loft cabin was such a perfect and refreshing place to crash after a day of hiking, rafting, and playing in the river. Highly recommend.

Had the best time rafting down the river with USA Rafting! Will was a great guide and got along great with our group! Absolutely loved all the corny jokes he told and how much history he knew of the River. 10/10 would recommend USA rafting! Hope to come back soon!

This is my second opportunity to stay here, and I love all the changes (additions) that have been made to include Red Banks, the bar, disc golf and more. Matt Moses and his team are amazing, friendly, and create that “family” vibe. You won’t be disappointed with a stay here, even if you just enjoy the outdoors and sound of the River.

Stayed in cabin for the weekend. Clean and comfortable. Bar/grill was awesome so we didn't have to leave the resort for food, staff was extra nice. The music (both live and recorded) was great. The overall atmosphere of the resort was so relaxing and of course beautiful being next to the river. We hope to do it again in the future.

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