The golf course is breathtaking and so convenient. The food in the club house is tasty and the…read moregolf pros are knowledgeable. Great spot.

We were here for a banquet type of presentation. So, that's all my review will cover. Probably…read moreabout 40 people with round tables (each table had 6 people). The service was great. We had ice tea and a salad waiting at each place at the table when we were seated. The food was fresh and tasted good. After the presentation, we were served a bacon wrapped fillet. We were told that they were all cooked to medium. Mine was over cooked. The Country Club is quite dated. The carpet is tired and old. I was really surprised that it has not seen any updates in many years.

Wonderful, small farm light show venue…read more The light tunnel at the entrance is the best display I saw all year. You are surrounded by lights and a slow moving line. The sensation is one usually saved for theme parks. Your car is being transported into another world. There is a live Santa at the end of the light show. He waved and said hello to the kids in the car. They couldn't stop talking about it all the way home. A definite must see for the season

These lights are very well done and are so impressive! Definitely worth seeing if you and your kids…read morelove to see lights, especially with all of their favorite characters. Entrance is $20 per car, and you can buy tickets online or pay cash at arrival. The entire display takes less than 20 minutes. 6/10 - ended way too soon

I am a member of an organization that, for the past few years, has held its annual holiday party at…read morePrestonwood. We have been very pleased with the outcome for the past two years and have already booked our next event. Although a bit pricey, you get what you pay for -- a large elegant ballroom that holds 150+ guests, a fabulous location in beautiful Cary, great food, a spacious dance floor, and an upscale feel for your affair. We generally provide some of our own customized decor, but the venue itself is lovely even before decorations are hung or added. And our event is usually a Christmas brunch. The staff is courteous and professional. They work closely with the org's planning committee to ensure successful implementation of the vision for a magnificent afternoon with family and friends. TIP: If you want to have an event here -- particularly during the holidays, plan many months in advance (we booked 12 months ahead of time for next year's holiday party).

We had some meetings at the country club. The facilities, wait staff, and food exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Didn't get a change to play of the greens but based on the country club I would highly recommend.

My daughter and I made it to ArtWalk for the first time. Not knowing what to expect, we arrived…read moreabout 15 minutes before the official start time and scored prime parking. We were there to buy Christmas gifts from a specific artisan, and just walked around the corner from where we parked to buy the pottery I had been coveting on Etsy. The local artists set up shop on the front lawns and porches of homeowners; and the houses are so cute! Everyone was friendly and the art work and crafts were amazing. There are so many talented local artists. ArtWalk is a great venue to showcase and support them.

Opening night was a blast! Let's get into my personal haunted endeavors metrics:…read more Spookiness: 6/10 spooky scaries if we include Dark Trails. 3/10 if we exclude it. Not enough to give me nightmares. I got more scared of the trail and rustling of leaves and anticipation of scares. Honestly, a great introduction the the spookies for the whole family. Definitely chill to bring teens to. Parents can actually just hang out in the Midway without a ticket and hang out while kids do the spookies, which is something the other haunts don't plan well for. Scare actors quantity: 7/10 spooky scaries. There could've been more at the attractions, but really the complaint here is that there weren't enough scaring me on the Midway. But thinking about it now... maybe that was the whole family friendly thing. Am I he problem?? Scare actors quality: 10/10 story telling, 8/10 spookies. Not a lot of jump scares, by a lot of stalking and people blocking passages, which disrupted the flow of traffic when people got backed up and was pretty awesome to get groups back on track. Set design: 9/10. Obsessed with the fog rooms where it looks like monsters are swimming towards you under the "water" (fog). Each attraction has its own story and they're all clearly told. Wait times: 15-30 minute waits with no fast passes on opening night. I'd opt for the fast passes if it was any other night. Clear signage: clear with no room for error Access: easy peasy. attractions well spaced out, free parking. Easy to get to from the road. Nicely organized parking lot. Extras: the Carny Crypt (Fungus among Us) was so campy and cute. Kids will like it. Not very spooky for the adults at all. All in all, the amount of houses that you get for the price with free parking is so worth it. It definitely doesn't cause "panic" but scratches that spooky season itch!

Had a great time! Would go back again. The Haunted forest was the best attraction next to the…read morehayride. Loved seeing iconic movie characters. i recommend the funnel cake fries, they were awesome.

If I could give them more than 5 star, I totally would! Okayyyy so, when it comes to art, I am a…read morehot mess: I have no patience, I can't really draw or paint and I am not that creative like a lot of people. But wait, if you agree with me about your painting/art skills, you are in luck! Wine and Design provides you a pre-traced canvas and you know, everything else is ready when you get there too! I love the fact that everything is all organized and prepared, ready to go. Again, having a pre-traced canvas? Ah man, what a lifesaver! Just having that canvas makes me feel so confident and you know, I feel like I can paint anything! I took Apex Wine and Design's paint your pet class few weeks ago and I definitely fell in love. I got a lot of compliments from my friends and I came back to paint my other dog this time. Bethany(the best art instructor I've ever seen) and Craig, the owner of Cary studio, were there for this class and they both were so amazing. Bethany walked us thru and taught us how to paint step by step. It was easy to follow and I just loved her energy, her class was so fun! They always want to make sure you leave the class with your happy face & awesome painting. They tell us to come back if you think you need more touch up later! They just want us to have fun and enjoy the class and just knowing that they are not rushing me, that's so great and I can focus on my painting. I ended up staying a little bit late but Bethany and Craig didn't mind at all and they were being so understanding. I absolutely loved my second class just like my first one. I left the class with my happy face on and yes, my painting was so freaking awesome. I can't wait to come back and thank you Craig and Bethany again for being so awesome and patient with me!

The low down: I mean drinks and painting, what could go wrong? super easy, fun and a great way to…read morebe more creative than you actually are! Just make sure that if you purchase a ticket in advance for others that they show up, they don't refund your money! This is the only reason I gave them a 4.

Lovely wedding venue with a challenging golf course. The event planner, Taren, is awesome. Very…read morepatient, attentive to detail, and knowledgable. Thank you Taren for all your help! Pros of having your wedding here: -Amazing patient, efficient, and helpful employees. Taren was awesome as were our two bartenders, servers, manager, and chef. They made a stressful day go smoothly -High quality food with ample options -Good alcohol selection -More affordable than other local and similar venues -Option to golf before the wedding. The groomsmen, pastor, and some family golfed the morning of the wedding then changed in the locker rooms before first looks and pictures. -Large sales center to use for bridal party make-up, hair, changing, etc. Multiple tables and chairs, long counter, microwave, and fridge. Bathrooms down the hall. Sales center can be locked during the wedding if desired to leave things and pick them up after the wedding. -The venue has an event planner, Taren, that will walk you through all the steps and decisions. She is also present during the event to direct and assist as needed Cons of having your wedding here: -The venue is not closed to members and may have other events going on during the wedding (but not in the same area). The sales center is reserved for the wedding party and the clubhouse for the event -Best for smaller guest lists -Clothing racks need to be taller to keep the dresses off the floor -No outside caterers, however, why would you want to use an outside caterer when the food here is so good?? -Challenging golf course, best for experienced golfers -Placecards at the table made by the venue were way too large. Should have been 2x3.5 inches. Plus several names were misspelled, including the groom's name. Honestly it was more funny than anything else and I don't know who submitted the guest list Overall, we had a positive experience using this club as a wedding venue. I am not a member so cannot speak about that aspect.

The property management is always disappointing. And the food is always subpar. Great atmosphere…read morebut that's it. I can complain for days on the club as a social member or their events or the food but I don't think they actual care to improve.

Conveniently located in downtown Raleigh near the Oakwood and Mordecai neighborhoods, Anvil is a…read morehidden local gem. Pun intended. Their hand-crafted jewelry selection is unique and cool, with pieces for every occasion and situation. Friendly and helpful service makes the shopping even more enjoyable. Don't see something you like? Either check it out again in a couple of weeks as the inventory is always changing or work with them to have a custom piece created. Their selection of shiny stones just waiting for something to be designed around them brought out the magpie in me. I was mesmerized. If all that shopping makes you hungry, wander across the street to Piebird or walk down a block to Krispy Kreme to see if the "hot now" light is on. Also, Anvil is a gallery with artistic metal pieces and sculptures available - I'm sure that they participate in First Friday. Might be someplace you want to loop in as you wander around Raleigh.