This is a great place, makes me feel like I'm part of the family. My daughter has came so far and…read moreenjoys ever bit of it. Every teacher is awesome. Please go try them out, boys and girls welcome.

This dance studio is a great place for kids to practice, enjoy and learn ballet. My girls have…read morebeing going for over a year. This place has always being welcoming. Diana has so much love and caring for everyone of her dancers...she said that they are her "babies" . This dance studio is a safe environment for kids to have fun during this crazy year!

Such a wonderful find along our long drive. So many well thought out activities for creative…read moreinteractive play. Very kind staff, clean and safe.

My 2.5yo had a blast here - I was surprised at how many things he found to play with here, from the…read moresandbox with monster trucks, to the tractor area, to the fire truck outside and the toddler room. I would totally bring him here often but the hours are a little problematic for us. His nap time usually starts anywhere from 11-12 and they don't open until 11 most days. He does much better in the mornings than in the afternoons in terms of mood and listening skills. I wish they could have at least one day a week where they opened at 9am for the little ones, but if not, then I guess we'll see if he's still into it after he drops his naps in the future.

Great spot for little kids to burn off energy without spending a ton. Simple and fun. Definitely…read morehope this place sticks around. There is a small admission fee to play, and the games run on a swipe card system now. The staff was super friendly. The games are older and it is a bit run down, but honestly that doesn't matter at all to my 6-year-old. We went right when they opened and it was a chill, relaxing vibe since it wasn't busy at all. It is a little dark inside, so I just wish the lighting was a bit brighter. You can play a ton of games without spending a fortune. Each game is 15 cents now... inflation haha The games are really fun, points are easy to get, and you can save and stack your tickets for prizes. My 6-year-old and nephew had a blast, and I'm not even gonna lie, I think I had even more fun than them. This is one of those classic Merced spots that never gets old.

They up charged their entrance fee, half the games don't work, no staff to assist when neededread more

Cool place but it's very hard to win anything. Spent $50 and the only reason the claw worked was…read morebecause the owner helped us to grab one because there's apparently a strategy to it. I just feel like for a place meant for children - it should be a little easier to win something. My suggestion is to add machines that are winner every time, so at the very least there's one or two claw type machines that can give a prize. They do have machines that for extra tokens will give you a capsule toy but it adds up quickly.

Happy Claw Arcade in Turlock is a small, cute spot that makes for a fun family outing. They offer a…read moregood variety of claw machines along with a few special games. Almost all of them only cost 1 token per play! My family and I spent about $100 and managed to win close to 13 plushies, so overall it felt worth it. The main challenge is the claw strength -- several times the claw would grab a plushie, lift it up, and then drop it once it reached the top. The weight of the plushies definitely plays a role, so some machines require a bit of strategy and patience. The staff were very friendly and even added more plushies to the machines to help make it easier for the kids to win, which we really appreciated. The space was clean and welcoming. $20 for 23 tokens is a solid deal, and we ended up spending almost 40 minutes inside having a great time. All in all, it's a friendly, clean arcade with fair pricing and fun games. We'll definitely return.

This was is so good fun at course covers the exploration of the elements- point, line shape,…read moretexture, if please like ask Color and the principals- balance, hoist the first coloured pencil and crayon. The Easiest Thing To Remember was as good beautiful Artwork today. This wasn't Karen that she would tomes from my Family and Friends.

The Multicultural Arts Center in Merced is an unwelcoming place. As the coordinator of a Latinx pop…read moreup market in the Central Valley, I experienced very unprofessional and rude behavior from Kat, the centers manager. Not only did I experience this behavior but also several of the Latinx vendors that were present that day at the event. They felt so unwelcome and experienced such rude and unprofessional behavior they expressed they would not vend at the MAC in the future. I have coordinated many events in various multicultural centers, art galleries and private venues and have never encountered the level of unprofessionalism that I encountered at this location. After the event, I messaged the executive director of the center to explain my experience and that of the vendors. My message was completely ignored, further convincing me they do not care about the experience of those who visit, attend and participate in events at the center.

Drove ~1.5 hours to visit this museum for a solo birthday trip. The SR-71 immediately welcomes you…read moreto the museum. Tickets are purchased inside the gift shop (yes they take cards) and they have a paper map to provide you with the airframes and where they are located. 80+ jets/bombers/cargo/helicopters for you to enjoy. I was VERY surprised to see some specific jets/bombers there and surprised to see some very rare aircrafts. Being a son/grandson/nephew of Vietnam vets (I Corps, ARVN working alongside MACV), I'm biased in saying the Huey and B-52 were my favorites (besides seeing the F-15, which has been/always will be, my favorite jet). The weather was slightly wet then hot so bring a waterbottle with you as this is primarily an outdoor museum. The indoor museum was also nice to get cooled down and learn some history (which I very much enjoyed). Dropped a donation here before making my way to the gift shop to purchase a Postage Stamp Huey and a magnet. Would've loved to have taken my dad here if he were still alive. Forgot to mention, seeing a AV8B Harrier, a Vulcan and the Peacemaker...blew my mind. The sheer size of the bombers is just crazy.

What a fantastic collection of aircraft. They have some unique planes and has one of only two Avro…read moreVulcans in the USA. They are all outdoors and it was very hot when I went. Otherwise, I would have stayed longer. Give yourself a few hours at least.

Club Mercedes has been in Merced for 67 years and I consider it one of the cities best kept…read moresecrets. Come by and enjoy a cold beer or a free dinner on the last Wednesday of each month. One of the best places to visit in Merced.

Always changing and always impressed with these local artists and their wonderful art. Love…read moreshopping for unique gifts and BEST price for CARDS in town! Sending small bits of art everywhere since I can't take them all home!