pulled in here kinda late on thursday with little to show for chasing around northern Georgia most…read moreof the afternoon. a race was just finishing up on the Engleman which has an interesting little wiggle and a bump coming out of the last right hander - have to stay off the fast for another second which is way easier said than done. so after watching the cars go 'round for a bit I got on the King to run a few laps with my box stock mazda. total fan of these tracks; fairly flat turns and essess that require some driving with just enough straight to go really fast heading into a banked corner... over against the wall is a straight line track which I don't drive because my intent is to have all the fun, not spend all the money. not that you will, but you could. like all tracks Upstate has a fully stocked parts counter; we live in an imperfect world and things wear out, or they break, or get full of crud, or otherwise need to be replaced and eventually you might just want to race in a different other class and they got that covered. as always car and chassis selection varies by location; but if they race on the track it's stocked on the shelves.

WARNING! You may find video games boring after visiting this business!…read more Upstate Speedway is one of the last surviving electric model car (slot) raceways open to the public. There were thousands of 'commercial' slot car tracks in the USA in the late 1960s and 1970s; there were a couple of dozen racing centers in the Northern SC area alone. A lot of things caused the slot racing centers to close one by one- people not being as interested in hobbies and the rise of computer video games being a couple of reasons. In the last few years, there has been a revival of sorts with a certain amount of people who were glued to computer screens in the 1980s and 1990s playing "adventure" and "virtual reality" games discovering it was actually more fun "playing" in 3-D. So hands-on hobbies like model railroading, R/C airplanes, and yes slot car racing have made a comeback. For a change, more new raceways have been opening the last few years in the USA than have been closing. All that having been said- Upstate Speedway is one of the better equipped and run model car raceways in North America. Upstate Speedway isn't just about being Slot Car Racing's Indianapolis Motor Speedway or LeMans Sarthe Circuit, it's also about people having fun and inviting their inner child to come out to play. Rental racing cars are available so that you and your buddy can pretend you are Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. to "Shake and Bake" around their tracks. By the same token children are invited for hours of family fun- the raceway can even arrange a memorable racing birthday party for children aged 6 and up. Call them for special package deals for a day of fun for any sized group. Does your company want to encourage team building? How about a team racing event? Drivers, pit crews, team leaders... miniature racing teaches the same working together for success lessons that "pro" racing instills. Call the raceway now to plan and schedule your corporate event. Stop in sometime and check it out for yourself- but keep an open mind that this is something intended to be a pre-digital age entertainment. It may not be the right sort of thing for impatient or short attention span children or adults.

Cam here to celebrate my birthday. We did some bowling and enjoyed refreshments…read more My daughter enjoyed the pretzel dogs and I the Caesar salad with chicken was also tasty.

Came and just played games and drink and eat. We got michelob ultra draft and the smashed burger…read moreslider trio and chicken nachos. Beer was good service was good food was not good. Wouldn't order food again

It was fun , couldn't get into laxer tag kids were teens we even rode in bumper cars n bowled…read more Outside was closed ( similar to courses at beach - was not open looked fun) . Goid was good n cheap. I recommend bowl n bounce lake Wylie or Jrs Charlotte or Carowinds too. There's a granprix in Shelby nc ( new management idk if still open but good good smaller kids n practice swing or small go carting around here - large indoor one in charlotte .

My first time at the Big E. My reason for being there was to join in the birthday celebration for…read moremy middle grandson. All I can say is WOW! So impressive! The birthday party proceeded perfectly well. All Big E staff did their jobs with care and perfection! They were all attentive to the needs of the host and seemed to really want to make this a memorable event for the birthday boy and his friends. There's eight movie screens, a full sized bowling alley, climbing and jumping activities to help keep the kids energy levels manageable. In better weather outside there's also a rather large and impressive miniature golf area. I can't believe that I've missed out on this fun place to take children to.

If you want a little trip down memory lane or if you would like to introduce a young person to an…read moreenvironment that is close to the 80s arcade, this is a neat place to visit. It's small but packed with games to play. I haven't played a pinball game in 30 years and it was fantastic. The price is amazing...10 bucks to play as long as you would like for the day. They even allow you to stamp your hand and come back later on the same day if you would like. The staff were friendly and helpful. Just keep your expectations in check....it is on the small side, but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Such a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon inside! Well worth the 10 dollar price to play old arcade…read moregames all day.

Hands down best arcade museum in the region! My wife and I…read morelove this place. The owners are fantastic folks. I would highly recommend this awesome place!

So much fun with all the old games and such nostalgia! I felt like I was stepping back in time to…read morewhen I was a young boy... Will definitely return to here when we come back through.

Had a day off and went Axe throwing at Social Latitude. They have 3 lanes, 2 were already occupied…read more The lane they put us in had not had the board changed out which it needed to be. Advised Chiara (manager) who apologized, and immediately corrected the situation. We will return again not only for the Axe Throwing but they have a host of other activities to do!

Been here a fee times and it's fine. It's close to home and I wanted to watch the end of a 4pm…read moreSunday NFL game. I walked in at 6:20, confirming the 7pm closing time posted on the front door. I approached the bar and asked the bar tender if she could put the game on. She looked up from her laptop and said "I'm about to close". I double checked and saw it was 40 minutes before the posted closing time. I didn't argue. Just walked out, likely for the last time.

I love these place! It has a great atmosphere and everything is affordable…read more My only complaint is that it's closed often for party reservations, and you never know when that is. Great ice cream while you get to play some old games!

Nice to bring the kiddos and nice for a first date!! I love coming here very fun, chill place and…read morecan play games

What a surprise Tuesday night we had with our sons here! Emma & Cameron were awesome, friendly, and…read morehelpful! They went above & beyond to ensure that our boys had an incredible night! Plus the paintings inside are incredible, like an evening at a glow gallery! We checked out their party rooms & our sons screamed in excitement saying they can't wait to have bday parties there! Seriously, best place for kids in Gaston County! My husband & I had a blast, too!

Very fun. Something to do on a weekend with affordable priced packages. Preteens and up will…read moredefinitely love. Black Light golf course with amazing Art. Favorite character is Jawbone. Plenty of games and space. Go have fun !!

RIP to a legend. Your karaoke nights back in Taylor's Mill are some of my favorite memories with…read morefriends. Unlimited games?! Such nostalgia... Hot take: should've shown up in your wedding attire from when you got hitched in the same venue.

Since it was a rainy afternoon and not much else to do, my bf and I decided to make a trip to visit…read morehere. It's always fun to find new arcade and game places! Unfortunately, they don't sell food here (though still have snacks, drinks, and ice cream), and plenty of restaurants are nearby, so it worked out. It's a very bright and inviting place, with music playing overhead and many different types of arcade games to play, plus pool tables and claw machines! My favorites included anything Nintendo, Mario, Donkey Kong, PAC-Man, etc. So many nostalgic games that made me think of childhood! And the pinball machines were also super fun and it's always neat to see all the different ones out there. For only $15/person to have access to every game is not bad at all. Definitely worth it and I'd go back. Hopefully they'll add more games or expand somehow!