This is sooo fun! I highly recommend adding to your list! My only complaint is that each ride…read moredoesn't last long enough. It's $40 for 3 rides which is a great deal compared to the one ride, and you're gonna want more! The workers are really nice and do a good job of explaining the coaster car operation. You control how fast or slow you go. It's a little unnerving the first time but then you get used to it. There's also a gift shop and coffee shop on site. It was decorated so cute for Halloween! Can't wait to go back!

This place was simple, classic, and a great break to the monotony of a cold winter day. Yes, our 3…read more20 somethings wanted to go ride the coaster! Some things never change. It was fun for them and very nostalgic however, it was slightly lackluster being from Orlando the home of roller coasters. But they all said they would do it again! You are given a choice between one and three rides. Hint make a reservation so you are sure to be able to ride!

If you like dinosaurs, you are seriously going to love this place! It's an awesome non-profit…read moredinosaur park that is totally worth checking out. Get your walking shoes on and bring the kids! There is a lot to see, so make sure you set aside at least a good hour to walk around and look at all of the dinosaurs. -Bring the Family: Along with the amazing dinosaur displays, they have a fun playground for the kids and a nice sitting area to relax. -Plan an Event: They actually allow events there too! Just make sure to contact them ahead of time to double-check that no one else has reserved the seating area. -Quick Tip: There is a porta-pottie available on-site. It's such a cool spot to support a local non-profit and have a great time outdoors. Come check it out!

This is a great little stop. Fun for all ages. You walk through what seems like a mile of trails…read morewith a different dinosaur every few steps. There is information on each species and hands-on activities like dusting for dinosaur prints. Everything is on the honor system so your donation goes in at the beginning but they also have a gift shop which is really great considering that no one is there watching. It restores my faith and humanity to know that people are so honest. It does say this is a dog friendly activity, but a tied up barking dog on the other side of the fence made part of the journey a little bit difficult for my small dog. She was almost as frightened by the neighbor's dog as I was of some of the exhibits I went through that had sound and scared the heck out of me. They don't call it backyard terriers for nothing :) but it's all in fun. Don't be afraid of the parking even though it can get a little tight. We had fun and this is definitely an affordable way to kill some time and keep the kids busy while they learn.

We've come for Thomas the Tank Engine Day for past 3 years. Always so much fun! They love getting…read moretheir picture taken with Sir Topham Hat and playing the activities under the Thomas Day tent. The kids love riding the big train, although the loud whistle scared the little one this year. But we had noise-canceling headphones, as a just-in-case, so all was well. The kids are still little and really enjoy the activities up at the top. We had a stroller, so took the free shuttle to the top, rather than the skylift. The mine train, gem mining, and the little-kid rides were a big hit. Feeding the animals (goats, llamas, deer, emus) is always super fun, too. Before you enter the animal area, you can buy ice cream cones filled with animal feed ($1 a cone). Once you've handed out all the feed, then you break the cone apart and feed it. We bought 3 cones; could probably have used a 4th. The animals were all very friendly and gentle. Even one of the llamas came over for some feed; they are usually a bit aloof. Look forward to coming back!

We visited Tweetsie Railroad over Christmas break. The Christmas lights were really pretty and the…read moreholiday décor was fun and festive. There were several rides and activities geared toward kids, which made it a nice family outing. The train itself is very loud for little ones, so that's something to keep in mind, but overall the kids loved it and had a good time. For a family of 5, tickets for the train (which includes admission and all the rides) is pretty costly.

We had an awesome time snow tubing here! I'm so happy I was able to find a small family owners…read morebusiness to support and was able to avoid the big resorts. Wonderful experience with my family! The tubing was faster than I expected! We all loved it and it exceeded our expectations! The kids felt independent using the smaller tubes that we just linked on to! We took a break after our fourth time down and enjoyed hot chocolate / warmed up next to the fire in the lodge. The staff were all very friendly and responsive. The conveyor belt made it easy to get up the hill - the staff made sure that our children made it on and off safely. You can tell safety is a top priority. I highly recommend this for a family fun winter activity. I do recommend purchasing your tickets online and selecting the time slot you prefer. The online reservation process was seamless and communication about our session was detailed in the email correspondence prior to our arrival.

Great location great staff great service my son Daughter and her friend here to have a little…read morebirthday get together and they had a blast. We booked a two hour, but they got worn out within an hour we do again.

We had such a great time and ended up picking up the base ticket that includes: Gravitational…read moreAnomaly, Hall of Mystery, Bubblerama, Native American Artifacts, 2903 Dougherty House & Farmyard, Rodeo Rampage Bull Ride Challenge. It is a really cool place to visit, walking in that gravitational anomaly room is the weirdest sensation I've ever felt, but it is something cool to experience. In the hall of mystery, we literally let our inner child just wander around. And sadly we weren't able to do the bull ride, because of timing. For sure it is a place where you can spend your day in there. They're very hospitable and our tour guide was very funny.

A pretty fun straightforward diversion good for rounding out an afternoon in Blowing Rock. I ended…read moreup coming here on a day trip weekend getaway. I'm originally from Michigan and grew up pretty close to the Mystery Spot in the Upper Peninsula, so I was somewhat familiar with this sort of place. I ended up checking out the "gravitational anomaly" room along with the "Hall of Mysteries" but none of the other stuff. There was also Axe Throwing and some sort of Native American History Museum but didn't see those as I was somewhat pressed for time. There was also somewhat randomly a huge obscure soda collection which was kind of cool. And they also had Vernors which as a former Michigander I appreciated. The "gravitational anomaly " room was pretty cool and is obviously the main focus of this place. There were a few demonstrative tools like a water flow demonstration, a rubber ball on a track that apparently defies gravity and a swingset. The room itself isn't too large and those three things were the only "tools" in there but goofing around in the room on your own is plenty entertaining as you can see from the attached pictures. Beyond that the "Hall of Mysteries" was basically a small section of optical illusions and science demonstrations which was interesting enough but something probably more interesting to and suited to kids. Overall the place is cool but kind of feels like it doesn't know what it's trying to be beyond the "gravity room" and feels like it could use a little update and some more focused development/presentation. If you haven't been before it's probably worth experiencing at least once if you're going to be in the area and have time for it. They also have a Zoltar machine, which is always a plus in my book.

What a blast! Racing around the figure 8 track with family and friends. It was a little cramped,…read moresqueezed into the cars but too much fun. I took my point and shoot with me the first time around. The second time I just wanted to rip! BRAPPP. . The third time I did not race, instead I made photos of the my crew. The arcade was fun, I lost money to the claw... lol... The Pedelin' Pig BBQ was right down the street! Yummy BBQ. We'll be back to Appy Happy State, Pedelin'Pig, Cook Out and Fun'n'Wheels in Boone NC next year when we holiday on top of Bald Mountain. Bring back your youth and ride the Go Carts. . PEACE

So glad to see this business open during our vacation!! Staff is great, kids and adults had so much…read morefun!! Will be back!!

It's been a while since I reviewed Great Wolf Lodge and I wanted to update because some things are…read moreslightly different. First, this is still a great place for the kids, especially the younger ones up to about middle school age. There is a lot to do and plenty of fun to be had. I also think it's a decent bargain compared to something like a beach trip which is it's biggest competition in NC at least. The fact that it's easier and simpler for the parents to just do everything under one roof is another bonus compared to another type of trip. There are some negatives: the price for everything goes up and it's harder to find bargain deals but they do still exist if you're flexible on dates especially. The place is also showing it's age ever so slightly and could use with some touch ups or even new features in a few places. They have updated some areas: the laser tag and 3d/vr adventure are both refreshed and both are nice - bring tennis shoes by the way, or you won't be able to participate in these. Things like the $20 parking are a bit annoying given it's just an open parking lot like any hotel and literally every guest is parking because it's a destination hotel.

Kids loved it. For the price and convenience it was…read morecompletely acceptable. Magiquest was a hit (though a bit over stimulating for me). My big complaint... the lines for a ride (requires yellow tubes) stopped moving for over 20 minutes on Sunday. A line built up and a whole bunch of people were waiting. Finally the woman ahead of us got mad and moved up to inquire and then and only then did the employee tending to that line tell anyone that the ride was shut down. WHY WOULDN'T YOU SAY SOMETHING TO THE PEOPLE OBVIOUSLY WAITING FOR IT before someone asked?!?! Wasted a TON of people's time. Frankly the staff who ran that line needs to be reprimanded. It was a safety issue too as everyone had giant yellow floats in hand in a full staircase with people pushing back down the line. The service of all the checkout staff in the stores was amazing. It was often hectic and busy but they were all cool and calm and helpful.

Outstanding experience ! Worth every penny . The staff was so helpful and kind . After my…read moregrandchildren completed finding their gems . They then took us to a display room where they took their stones and separated them into types. And then gave them an overview of the type of gem as displayed by a finished, cut and polished stone. It was a fun and truly educational experience for all!!!

Amazing customer service ! Great spot to come when it's too cold outside or you want a change of…read morescenery, or your kid loves Dino's or rocks or exploring new activities! It's hands on, the people working are exceptional! Highly recommend!

Great fun place to go for everyone, having fun in Gatlinburg tired of writing so go have funread more

A diamond in the rough. We we're looking to kill some time with our daughters and came across this…read moregem. In business for 42 years. It's no commercial, no extra stuff for your kids to beg for. Just good old fashion go karts. 5 bucks for 15 laps or 20..lol. It's off the beaten track but we'll worth your time if your looking for an hour or two to kill. The karts are fast and 2 seaters are available for the little ones to ride with you. We were there an hour and a half and were the only ones there. A great way to spend time with your family or race your friends. It's Americana at it's finest.

Worst experience ever! Food sucks! The old lady at the window is a rude lady! Rides are worn out…read moreand rusty. Way over priced! Waste of money!!!!!!!!

From the owner: Discover the charm of Red Rooster Amusement Park and Cafe situated at the base of the picturesque…read moreBlue Ridge Mountains. Immerse yourself in our rustic farmhouse, barns, and an old post office turned restaurant.