Very cool store in downtown RAL…read more We stopped in during the day and the staff were all extremely friendly and very helpful. The store has tons of great outdoor gear, Patagonia items, Arcade belts, rugged wear and a great shoe wall in the back. We loved the stickers - some very unique designs! Next time, when we have more time, we'll definitely purchase some items. Great local place right on Hargett, terrific location. We paid to park nearby, $1.25 for an hour. We'll definitely return to shop here!

Great place & great people!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stayed there many…read moretimes, it feels like home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The staff was wonderful here! My site was shaded and level…read more The place was very well kept and clean. I loved the donkeys and the duck pond! Pet friendly and the other campers were very nice too. I would definitely go back when I was out that way!

They were super busy in that time between Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Santa lit up out…read morefront and lots of shoppers. I was mostly here because Cabela's / Bass Pro tolerate overnight parking for RVs in their lot. I didn't find the designated parking area for RVs. Inside, the store was packed. Lots of people shopping and I did check out the men's wear and the firearms. Pistols looked to be priced okay, ammo was medium and there were plenty of bargains for camping gear if you looked carefully. The store is clean, the bathroom was excellent, and it was a pleasant shop. [Review 2447 of 2024 - 3902 in North Carolina - 23459 overall]

Purchased a new gun here today and the associate picked out the "correct" ammo to go with it, we…read morepurchased said ammo because the associate picked it out saying it was the right one, took it to the range same day and it is not the right ammo, confirmed with the staff at the range, it does not work for this gun at all. Now Cabela's is telling us that despite the fact it was THEIR mistake, they will not refund or exchange ammo. So they can scam you out of your money and refuse to correct their mistakes. Apparently their staff at the gun counter don't actually know anything about what they're selling.

Wow. Greta hats. Amazing bathroom with shower, no one was hiding in there which was awesome! I'm…read morenow a local hooker!

Great customer service the gentleman spent about 45 minutes with me picking me out a new rig. He…read morehas only been there for three months but it seem like he had been there for years. good quality employees like him are hard to come by hopefully EZ bait and tackle understand what they have and take care of him. I can't remember your name but thank you very much for helping me put my new rig together you were very knowledgeable and I appreciate you more than you know.

I had an incredible experience shopping here, I needed some information and expertise on a specific…read morething, and the staff was very well informed and willing to help. Carl and John in the fishing and firearms department was incredibly helpful to work with and they were super kind. They definitely went out of their way and made me feel like I want to come back because of their knowledge. And kindness. I think typically their price is a little bit better than Dick's sporting goods, which makes them competitive, that on top of the fact that their staff is very kind makes it a great experience overall!

Great experience. We were trying to get a gift for my father at the fishing section. The staff was…read moresuper helpful and explained everything. I think their name was Carl and John! They were great and just made the experience. I also like how this place price matches so you know you're getting the best deal. Great option to selections from different brands.

I was searching for wide-sized golf shoes and Blake was very helpful at the Triangle Town Center…read morelocation in Raleigh, NC. He took the time to point out the various brands and made a couple of suggestions that resulted in me finding a good fit. Many places are struggling in the customer "service" department, but he set a great example of how it should be. Thank you Blake!

Store #208 has the absolute worst customer service. Waited patiently in line just to be told when…read moreit was my turn in line that I would have to go wait in another long line because it was time for this cashier to leave. Not the cashiers fault. Poor management!

very friendly, helpful employees , I even asked for the manager and complimented him on the store…read moreappearance and neatness of inventory. my observance of the fishing, marine and ammo was straight and neat. I have been in the hunting, fishing, archery, marine etc business for 50 years. had my own store 5 years. went on the road for 30 years, calling on accounts in Va., SC and NC. Worked in a retail chain store 15 years in the hunting and fishing departments. was really impressed with your employees. Help in the store and thru check out. Sincerely, Ralph

I finally got a chance to check out Academy Sports after it opened earlier thus year. The store is…read morelocated in a shopping plaza with a shared parking lot in front. The employees were kind & very helpful. The store is spacious and offers a variety of items such as sports & fitness equipment, socks, shoes, clothing & ammunition. Coupons & rewards program are also available.

Went in for the first time today. Staff was very friendly, Ethan was especially knowledgeable and…read morewent above and beyond to help my friends and I find the perfect shoes!

I was in a bind today and needed to find a fish scale. I work across the street and decided to see…read moreif they'd have any. They didn't, but were great in directing me to a shop that was able to fill my needs about 10mins away. They have a HUGE selection of Patagonia goods as well as camping/living essentials like Yeti tumblers. I found the better sweater in the color I'd been eyeing for a while and was able to get it! All the brands that I saw are QUALITY stuff- brands that stand behind their goods when life happens. Lots of great outerwear options whether you're hiking a trail or just down Franklin St. Really great and friendly staff. Will definitely be back to browse more.

Zero stars actually. I went with my husband to buy supplies for an upcoming fly fishing trip . He…read moreis new to fly fishing. We were the only customers in the store. An employee came in the side door, walked past us on his way to the register. It was disappointing to not have one customer service rep asked if we needed assistance. Such customer service or lack there of is alarming. Perhaps the staff has been trained to help a certain clientele and we are not it. After about 20 minutes, we decided to leave. The staff did say by as we were walking out of the door which came across as thanks for leaving. We will get our supplies when we reach our destination and buy local.

Love this store! I always find something new and unexpected here. Their Kut from the Kloth women's…read morejeans and Barbour jackets are gorgeous. The opposite of fast fashion- the casual styles are very well made and reasonably priced. Both men's and women's clothing offer cotton, linen, wool, etc- in addition to some performance fabric options which have other fibers added for resilience or stretch. Sales people are very friendly and helpful.

I stopped into Tar River Arms on a Saturday 9/26 morning while traveling for work from Florida. It…read morewas easy to find, and right away I liked the feel of the place. It's a smaller shop with a friendly, personal atmosphere, and nobody pressured me while I looked around. They had more on the walls than I expected, too: everything from affordable guns around $350 to some seriously nice high-end options. I'd visited a few shops around Raleigh, and this was the first one where I liked both the selection and the people enough to buy. Kurht was there, and you could tell he cared about the customers. While I was looking around, I watched someone buy his first gun. Kurht took the time with him, and it was cool to be there for that moment. We all remember our first one. Then I spotted a Geissele Super Duty in exactly the color and setup I wanted, so I ended up taking it home. I also bought a scope, which he mounted and zeroed at 200 yards for me. The whole experience of an out of state sale was fast, easy and enjoyable. I'd recommend Tar River Arms wholeheartedly. If I lived nearby, I'd be a regular. Even from Florida, I'd be happy to order through them and have a gun shipped to my local FFL. Thanks, Kurht, for a great experience.

Kurt is outstanding--he really knows his firearms inside and out. As a first‑time pistol buyer, I…read morewanted someone who could walk me through the process with real expertise, and he delivered exactly that. I drove three hours to his shop, and it was absolutely worth the trip. He took the time to answer every question, explain the differences between models, and make sure I left with the right fit for me. The whole experience was professional, friendly, and confidence‑building. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again.