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Celebration Station
Jul 20, 2009 by Margie from Charlotte

Overall Rating: 7

• Friendly staff.
• Lack of maintenance.

“Neat place to take kids of all ages. Friendly staff. Putt putt course (our main interest) was badly in need of attention. Though it is a cool course, it needs a lot of repairs. Overall, celebration station provides a fun day out with the kids.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Jul 1, 2009 by Mackaila from Raleigh

Overall Rating: 9

• Has great and awesome rides for the whole family!
• Doesn't have enough rides where kids, that are 11 who don't like heights, could ride on!

“I love emerald point! It is the BEST water park ever!”

Outdoor World Lake Gaston
Jun 21, 2009 by Cindy from Nashville, N.C.

Overall Rating: 5

• Pool and horseshoes.
• Roads were bumpy and washed out. Staff not polite and no activities.

“We went to Outdoor World for a couple of days this week (Thursday to Saturday). We were not that impressed with the place. This campground's roads were very bumpy and washed out. The bathrooms were old and could've used some updates. The staff was not very knowledgeable about what was going on. They say they have boat and Canoe rentals and when we asked, they said they didn't rent anymore and I told her that they probably need to update their website. Her answer was, "I don't have anything to do with that". My husband also told them there was no soap in the men's bathroom, and the lady said "that's housekeeping's responsibility" and later that night, there was still no soap in their bathroom. This was just so unacceptable. I couldn't believe the attitude. There was also no activities planned during our stay, which was really disappointing since they seemed to have a really nice covered pavilion with dance lights for a band or DJ. We did however enjoy the pool and the horseshoes and the free boat launch for our boat. We would like to have played on their putt-putt course, but it was covered with pine straw and wasn't swept or blowed at all during our stay.”

Outdoor World Lake Gaston
Jun 20, 2009 by Fred from Rocky Mount

Overall Rating: 5

• Shady sites almost everywhere.
• Run down. needs lots of upkeep and TLC.

“Disappointing. At one time, I'm sure this was a very nice campsite, but it has deteriorated badly. It surely needs a lot of TLC. First, road signs are almost nonexistent. Thank goodness for GPS. On site, the roads are getting washed out and extremely bumpy in spots. Cement gulley's make it even worse. The restrooms are not handicapped accessible that I saw, and pre 1960. Very old appliances, but usable. few camp sites are level. Boat ramp is extremely steep, but usable. Store seemed well stocked, but employees did not seem to know of any scheduled events for the campers. Don't think I'll go back.”

Cinemark Movies 10
May 16, 2009 by John from Charlotte, NC

Overall Rating: 9

• Prices, facility.
• None.

“The facility is very decent and well kept, and the prices are great.”

Meadowbrook Golf Course
Mar 8, 2009 by Fuzzy from Asheville, NC

Overall Rating: 1

• It ended.
• Everything else.

“Will never go back! The fairways were pasture like at best. The round took 5 1/2 hours as we were stuck behind a five-some which was part of a 9 person dogfight. I never knew a round of golf could be so enjoyable We got to sit 20 minutes at the 10th tee because the groups had stopped for lunch then rolled over the tee box to get past us. We were there before either of the groups had arrived and were preparing to tee off. Common courtesy would have said play though.”

Maria Parham Hospital
Jan 12, 2009 by Bobbie from Kittrell NC

Overall Rating: 3

• Clean.
• Staff.

“Do not use new facade as a basis for using this hospital. Good place to go to be stabilized and then transferred. Billing dept is very inept at submitting claims to insurance company, but very quick to turn you over to a collection agency.”

Corner Pocket
Dec 14, 2008 by LB from Hendersonville

Overall Rating: 10

• Good alcohol selection, service and nice pool tables.
• Nothing.

“I always have a great time here. A wonderful atmosphere!”

Fayetteville Museum Of Art Inc
Nov 30, 2008 by casey from hope mills

Overall Rating: 4

• Fun.
• Nothing.

“Does b&b have a party thing like a room or a some thing.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pin Station Bowling Center
Nov 28, 2008 by Bonnie from Lincolnton

Overall Rating: 9

• No smoking policy.
• NA.

“Great place for fun family bowling! No smoking is the best part!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pin Station Bowling Center
Nov 28, 2008 by Bonnie from Lincolnton

Overall Rating: 9

• No smoking!
• NA.

“Great place to bowl with family!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Thunder Lanes, Llc
Nov 20, 2008 by Tonya from PBG

Overall Rating: 2

• Nothing.
• All negative.

“I only rate it a 2 because it is a bowling alley. It is a run down building. The smell of cigarette smoke is breathtaking. And I don't mean like fresh mountain air. It is horrible! I leave there with a splitting headache. I smell like I have smoked 3 packs myself. The lanes always break on you.”

Celebration Station
Oct 21, 2008 by Steven from Charlotte

Overall Rating: 6

• Like the 3 courses.
• Courses need maintenance.

“This place could really be nice. But the Miniature Golf Course needs some attention. The lights for night golf are mostly broken and need to be repaired (probably the fault of customers hitting them with their clubs) and the course needs more attention as far as blowing debris off or cleaning the greens. Over all it's a nice course but just needs TLC.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Carowinds
Oct 12, 2008 by Emma from Davidson

Overall Rating: 10

• Everything.
• The expensive food.

“I loved it.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Carowinds
Oct 6, 2008 by Emily from Va

Overall Rating: 9

• Great rides for children that have to be accompanied by adults.
• Food and drinks a little overpriced.

“My husband and myself used to go to Carowinds alone every year, but one year we took our 5 and 7 year olds. We had as much fun riding the Nick Central rides with our children as riding the adult only rides! Everything was so new and exciting to them and now we take them every year. We bought 2008 season passes and they covered the parking charge and entrance to Scarowinds also. Overall, we look forward to these trips as much as our beach vacations!”

Outdoor World Lake Gaston
Sep 19, 2008 by Carol from Clayton, NC

Overall Rating: 10

• Staff.
• Weekends too short.

“My husband and I have been going to outdoor world for 10 years now. Love the campground, everyone is always so helpful and friendly. Love the lake, boating and swimming are wonderful there. In all the years we've been there we have never encountered any snakes in the water. It's a great place to gather family and friends.”

Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground Inc
Sep 14, 2008 by Dalton Thacker from Augusta, Ga

Overall Rating: 10

• Hospitability.
• Had to leave.

“Beautiful campsite. The staff was friendly and the mountain stream will put you to sleep. Bathrooms clean. Played golf at Fairfield Mountains last year and am returning to the same spot again this year. Looking forward to the fresh air and the stream running along the campsite.”

Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Aug 22, 2008 by Kim from Princeton, WV

Overall Rating: 6

• Clean.
• Lifeguards were not very friendly.

“The park was rather expensive for the size of the park and attractions. However the park was clean and had plenty of workers. Be very careful when riding the dragons den, we knew that others have got stuck on this ride after being shot into the bowl area, this happened to my teenager daughter and friend they screamed for help but no could get no lifeguards attention and even let another rider come down before it was clear, another rider came over top of them hitting my daughter in the head and flipping them over. Ask about this prior to letting your children ride it can be potentially life threatening.”

George Pappas Liberty Lanes
Aug 21, 2008 by Ash from Morganton

Overall Rating: 10

• Great lanes, nice people.
• Nothing.

“It's a great bowling alley. I go there all the time because my boyfriend and his family bowl in leagues and stuff all the time. Its a great place for all ages. Its also easy to find. But like I said its a great place to bowl, everyone is friendly and nice.”

Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Aug 21, 2008 by Eric from Gainesville, FL

Overall Rating: 5

• Free wireless.

“Flight cancelled due to weather in destination city, though friends and co-workers report very mild weather.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Buffaloe Lanes Cary Family
Jul 2, 2008 by Lauren from Apex

Overall Rating: 10

• Dinner and show, fantastic food.
• The menu is set, if you don't like Japanese food I wouldn't eat here.

“I've had a wonderful experience every time at Kabuki's, our whole family has. There's dinner and a show, if you make a reservation you won't have to wait as long. The menu is somewhat set though; you will have a small salad (with ranch or ginger dressing), wonton soup. The main meal includes fried rice, fried noodles, grilled greens (usually asparagus with onions), shrimp, and your choice of main course. The main courses are teriyaki or hibachi style, you can choose between chicken, beef, and shrimp or you can mix. They do have a kids menu with a smaller selection. Overall the food is fantastic, you'll have a wonderful experience while you watch your meal prepared before you. Personally I'd rather eat at a great restaurant than at McDonalds.”

Carowinds
Jun 29, 2008 by Rob from Charlotte

Overall Rating: 9

• Clean and family friendly.
• Long lines.

“NA.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Midsouth Golf LLC
Jun 15, 2008 by Tony from New Bern

Overall Rating: 1

• Has potential under new ownership. Want to buy a golf course.
• Midsouth Golf LLC is horrible.

“Following is a list of some of the conditions that exist: One course now closed. Weeds grown up knee high. Its a total loss. The remaining course is the highest priced in the area. Scorecard boxes at 2nd tee areas no longer useable. Sand boxes on tee areas for divot repair removed. Yardage signs with distances and shape of fairway paint weathered off, several signs missing, some have wrong whole numbers. Many trash baskets missing or lying on their sides because the bottoms have rusted out. Towels to dry off golf balls at ball washers missing or torn. Drinking fountains at bathrooms removed. Drinking water no long available on courses for purchase only. Sand bunkers drainage cloth on top of sand, poorly maintained, inferior sand, stones, edges broken down, weeds, poor drainage so often filled with water. Sufficient and useable rakes for sand traps are limited or missing. Computerized individual handicap labels discontinued fee increased $3.00. Limited pro-shop stock, primarily clothing. On course rangers/player assistants no longer available. Golf league use of either course except on alternate basis. Course closed on Monday and Tues. except for late afternoon twilight. Course bathrooms need cleaning, painting and repair. Rain checks no longer available. No full time golf pro. 150 yard markers on golf courses removed. Yard marks on cart path need repainting. Flags to locate holes on greens are now all the same color and hole. Placement is indicated by yellow plastic balls which are breaking or missing. Winter over seeding inconsistent. Weed control on golf course is not done or ineffective because weeds are out of control. Several areas of cart paths have been dug up for various reasons but not repaired. Pot holes on cart paths need repairing. When sprinkler heads are replaced metal distance markers are not replaced. Practice sand trap at HP removed. Practice putting green installed but cant be used. No more outside tournaments such as Sr. pharmacy, chamber of Commerce, invitational, hotel/golf packages, etc. (income producing). No holiday tournaments. No club championship tournament. No member guest tournament. The front of the restaurant appears over grown, dark and uninviting. Difficult to tell it is a restaurant. Tennis courts seem abandoned. Docks at Shoreline marina need repair because of rotted support beams. Dock electrical system in question.”

Richard Petty Museum
Apr 9, 2008 by Mary Angel from Sanford, NC

Overall Rating: 10

• I liked all of it. It is well presented. Some one took a lot of time and planning for this museum.
• Nothing.

“It is a very interesting place with lots of things to see other than race cars. It is well worth your time to go. We plan to go back because I know we didn't see everything. Mrs. Petty's doll collection is magnificent. She was there and she is so friendly. She took up a lot of time with us and we really enjoyed talking to her. Thanks Mrs. Petty. Richard's gun collection, watch collection, race cars, motorcycles, rewards, pictures, etc. is so interesting. We also rode past their home. It is a beautiful place. Be sure to go. You will be glad you did.”

Caution Kids At Play
Apr 8, 2008 by Jennifer from Charlotte

Overall Rating: 10

• Fun for all.
• Out of business.

“It was a great place for children and parents of all ages. The ball pit and tubes were open for parent participation and knee pads were provided if needed. The arcade was filled with a variety of games that included carnival type silly things for the youngest of the group. Games gave tickets to trade for toys. The pizza was awesome. Parties were well organized. They used to regularly schedule Friday night sleepover parties. Any child could come, get an unlimited supply of tokens, race through the tubes in the dark while only rope lights wrapped around the tubes lit the way and smoke from smoke machines filled the void, and sleep in a sleeping bag anywhere you wanted even on the rope ladder or in the tubes. Pizza was provided for dinner and doughnuts or cereal for breakfast then home to mommy. It was so funny to watch them try to stay awake all night. Scared they might miss out on something. In fact, I remember fondly, watching one of our regulars fall sleepy face first into his doughnut after a long night of playing.”

Northern Pediatrics
Mar 10, 2008 by JOSE from LAWSONVILLE

Overall Rating: 10

• They are so nice.
• None.

“They are providing excellent service and very professionals.”

Fun 'N' Wheels Inc
Mar 4, 2008 by Marsh from Boone

Overall Rating: 3

• Bumper cars, Air Hockey, Go Karts for different size people, workers like kids.
• High prices, lots of rules, no snacks, can't race your kid.

“There's no snack and the prices are crazy. There are too many rules like you can't race your kid if they're too small because there are different speed cars. The bumper cars are cool because we got to ride longer than we were supposed to every time. They don't have all day passes but they will give you refunds like if your kid gets too scared. They give refunds on the video games if it takes your money. They should do because of how much tickets cost.”

2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Cinema Twin
Feb 21, 2008 by CYNTHIA from weldon

Overall Rating: 4

• The prices are very reasonable!
• The building is dirty and needs to be remodeled!

“The theatre needs to be updated. The prices are very reasonable but the place is not well maintained, the seats are torn and dirty and the floor is always sticky.”

George Pappas Liberty Lanes
Feb 18, 2008 by wendy from kings mountain

Overall Rating: 10

• Very neat place to bowl.
• Too much smoking.

“my children has bowled at this lane since they were 4 years old (now 19 and 17) in the YABA league. It is a wonderful bowling center where the coaches are wonderful with the kids. My husband and I also bowled for years there. I would tell anyone to go there.”

Pin Station Bowling Center
Feb 9, 2008 by heather from denver

Overall Rating: 10

• Great price, clean, large open space, good food.
• Cash only.

“I have not found a better place to bowl. There prices to bowl are very reasonable and food is priced well also. There are many lanes so there is no wait when we go. The food is good. I am from Charlotte and moved to Denver a year ago. If you compare this place to other bowling alleys like "Mooresville", "Huntersville", and in "Charlotte", there is no question its worth the 20 minute drive to go bowling for us. We end up spending half the price each game we play, and there is no smoking. Its nice to be able to bowl and not have to inhale lots of smoke while doing it. My only complaint would be for them to start taking credit/debit cards. It has been an inconvenience for us a couple of times when we didnt have cash. They are cash only. I dont know if they take cheques.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amf Carolina Lanes 508
Feb 9, 2008 by Anonymous from south carolina

Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“I do not recommend this center nor any AMF center to anyone.”

Boone Bowling Center
Jan 23, 2008 by Shelly from Banner Elk, NC

Overall Rating: 2

• Convenient.
• Crappy lane maintenance, no oil, dirty, too small, filthy house balls.

“Deplorable lane conditions, not properly cared for. No oil, dirty, too expensive, just not worth it. Very disappointed.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Textile Lanes, Inc
Dec 31, 2007 by Kevin from Belmont

Overall Rating: 9

• Great place for family fun!
• None.

“Have been going to Textile lanes for over 40 years, great little alley, with nice people and great food. I have many fond memories here and keep coming back for more.”

Pungo District Hospital Corporation
Dec 20, 2007 by Rahim kasamali from Richmond

Overall Rating: 10

• Swift, personal, great patient care.
• None.

“I worked there for 4 years. Nice community rural hospital.”

Biltmore Estate
Dec 9, 2007 by Johnson from Asheville

Overall Rating: 2

• I can't make my mortgage payment this month.

“But seriously, this is a great peek into the history of how the world came to despise our country. Highly recommended for those with delusions of grandeur. If you plan on dining, the chicken wings are highly recommended to those with delusions of grandeur as well.”

1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Cinema Twin
Nov 21, 2007 by Sylvia from Washington, DC

Overall Rating: 9

• The staff is always friendly.
• Some renovation would be nice. .

“Excellent prices on everything! First rate movies at a discount price. What's not to love!”

Bowlarena
Nov 13, 2007 by Melanie from Swansboro

Overall Rating: 7

• Inexpensive activity for whole family.
• Difficult to make reservations, outdated.

“We had a wonderful time bowling here! The facility is a bit outdated. We had my sons birthday party here. We received pizza, soft drink all paper products and the "party room" as well as 2 games of bowling and shoes for the kids, plus a painted bowling pin for the birthday boy. The party room is none too exciting. Sparkly decorated with a folding table and chairs with a used plastic tablecloth. Bathrooms were clean! Bowling lanes and shoes clean. Overall, great experience, although it would be nice if it were updated. We havent had this much fun in ages!”

Ghost Town In The Sky
Oct 28, 2007 by Lisa from McDonough

Overall Rating: 2

• My child liked the few kiddy rides.
• Everything except the kiddy rides was disappointing.

“Chair lifts seem too large for some children, but there are no size restrictions. The so called "safety bar" on the chair lift does not stay down on its on. The amusement park is certainly not worth the admission price. The shows have decent talent but are not well written and/or produced. .”

Ghost Town In The Sky
Aug 29, 2007 by Elizabeth from Shelby

Overall Rating: 2

• Mountain views once I decided to open my eyes on the chairlift.
• Broken, non-operational, unsafe rides.

“I wouldn't go back if they provided limo service and free meals and tickets. Rides are broken, chair lift is unsafe (if you take your arms off the security bar, it lifts into the air!) Rides are broken. They would be much better off to invest a little money in the chairlift, and charge 10 bucks to ride up the mountain and see the old buildings.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Gem Theatre Inc
Aug 2, 2007 by Miles from Concord

Overall Rating: 9

• The refreshments were very cheap.
• They only show one movie a week.

“It's a really good place to go with your family or on a date. You get to see a good movie but it's cheap and very inexpensive.”

Gem Theatre Inc
Jul 30, 2007 by Morris from Kannapolis

Overall Rating: 10

• The price is low enough for anyone to be able to go to the Movies.
• The balcony is not open all the time?

“The Gem Theater is the best place for the money to go on a date. It has a great atmosphere, and it is a treasure among all the natives of Kannapolis. There are still some business owners who care about their customers.”

Quin Theaters Inc
Jul 11, 2007 by Larry Lee from Lirsville, MO

Overall Rating: 2

• Everything else.

“Really a pitiful theatre. What a dream it would be to have a really movie theatre that you didn't have to drive an hour to get to.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ghost Town In The Sky
Jul 1, 2007 by Dianne from Virginia

Overall Rating: 2

• View.
• Cost of everything too high, seemingly unsafe environment.

“We paid $100 to get into this park - 2 adults 2 children (4 and 7). We find out that the train was not functional, several rides and several shows were not operational. We rode a ski lift up to the very top that dropped us directly in a photo booth that charged $21.50 for a portrait on the ski lift. Only to have to wait in line to be shepherded further up the mountain on a tram b/c the train was not operational and we were not allowed to walk/hike up. There was very little communication from the staff as to where we were supposed to stand, what we were supposed to do, etc. While there is obviously restoration taking place, I believe they could have charged a smaller fee to reflect the things we were able to do. People were meandering up and down the "town" street, in and out of shops although few were walking out with bags with purchased items merchandise was way over priced, not unique to Ghost Town and could easily be purchased at the dollar store. Lots of people going from show to show, but I got the sense that everyone was waiting for the "thing" we paid the big bucks for. Rides were fun for the kids, although the setup didn't breed confidence in us as parents and we were leary to let them ride anything that looked unsafe. The placement of the rides was brilliant, in that the swings were operating at the top of the mountain, swinging you virtually off the side. There was a huge Geronimo drop thing, but in light of the most recent accident in Kentucky, we were not at all interested in risking it. Great views, but unnerving. The park has only been open for one month, so I don't know what else to expect in coming days, I personally wouldn't recommend this trip to anyone.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Inc
Jun 28, 2007 by AC from Waynesville, NC

Overall Rating: 1

• We desperately needed some amusement places!
• The place went out as a completely dump!

“This place was a great idea that was never kept up with and became a dump! It is now closed and all tracks etc are gone. It became a real estate office. Yeah, we don't have enough realtors, lawyers or banks in Haywood County (HA!) lets get rid of another amusement area, which are very few to begin with, and put up another of these businesses!”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Putt Putt Golf Course Of High Point Inc
Jun 24, 2007 by Charlene

Overall Rating: 9

• It was so cost efficient!
• The game went faster than expected.

“I've been to putt many times and my whole family enjoys it. I have 4 teens and even they have fun! After an embarrassing game of mini golf we had a blast in the arcade, especially the dance revolution! My 13-year-old daughter even wants to go there for her back to school party!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Zuma Fun Center
Jun 20, 2007 by Sam from Charlotte

Overall Rating: 2

• Staff does not care about the customer.

“When I walked in it was clean and I thought that my family would have lots of fun. The staff was discourteous and rude. The guy fixing was an older guy. I told him my son lost money in a game; he lectured me that the games don't use money but tokens. Once I told him ok, sorry it was a token he told me, so now you change your story. The rides outside were clean and looked well kept, but the staff did not help on any of the rides, I had to help my child into a kiddy ride and out at the end of the ride. I think I was the head manager strutting around, but I am not sure.”

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Ghost Town In The Sky
Jun 16, 2007 by Jim from Miramar,FL

Overall Rating: 9

• Mile high sky ride, roller coaster should be exciting, the old west shootout.
• Had to leave and come home.

“My wife and I were there on June 13, 2007. Just got back to South Florida. We had a great time...I went there as a child. and remember it fondly. People would be surprised at how many famous western stars of the 60's worked there. The place just re-opened May 25th, so the paint still smells fresh. The staff was friendly and the old west shootout was neat, the roller coaster wasn't up and running yet, but they say it will in a few days. We'll be moving to that area real soon. Who knows, maybe I can get a job getting' shot off the roof and land in the hay bale...at least it will be make believe getting' shot. In south Fl..its not make believe.”

0 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Steel Creek Park
May 31, 2007 by CANDIE from LINCOLNTON

Overall Rating: 10

• Family friendly and a lot for the family to enjoy.
• It gets crowded around holidays.

“I have been to Steel Creek every year since I can remember. This park is filled with fun and memories, for the whole family. It has nice campsites, a beach that is filled with cold mountain creek, that has from shallow water, to deep water with a diving board. They have a water slide that kids and adult love. It is a very family friendly place to go I will recommend it to any one from the age of 0 to 100. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
May 14, 2007 by Jeff from Greensboro

Overall Rating: 9

• The rides are wonderful, fast moving lines.
• Water fountains are difficult to find.

“I have been going to this place for years, and have never had any problems. Nobody has ever tired to sell me drugs, and I have never noticed an inordinate level of cursing. The rides are not over hyped, the lines move quickly, and most everything is worth the wait. There are rides for everyone, fast, slow, not to mention rides just for kids. Highly recommended. The only drawback is that there are not any water fountains. If you want a drink, you have to pay somewhere, and they'll try and charge you for the cups. Bring a water bottle.”

5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Stanly Memorial Hospital Inc
Apr 25, 2007 by Cynthia

Overall Rating: 8

• The small town hospitality was evident by all of the staff! They really motivated mom!
• Limited on specialists. Few to no choices, though pleased with outcome.

“I surprisingly had an excellent experience at Stanly. After spending time at a larger hospital with my mom, I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent small town service that we received. My mom never received this attention at the larger, supposedly better hospital. Everything was not perfect, but they convinced us that they really cared and the doctor took great care of mom. I would recommend!”