We went here for a slumber birthday party theme-and the staff weee SO SWEET to all the kids! It…read moremeant a lot as it was my kids first experiment here. She loved what she made thank you!

I had a surprise party for my 64th birthday with all my kids and grandkids…read more We had so much fun. The food was amazing and everyone loved their individual crafts I highly recommend this venue for Birthdays of all ages

I ask three things of any arcade: Burger Time? Frogger? Skii / Ice Ball? Decades Arcade has all…read morethree and so much more. Pay for two hours or all day, the games are unlimited turns (free play) within your time slot. We brought three of our kids, teen girls & 21 yr old son, everyone stayed highly entertained, well worth the $60 / 5 people. Staff is fun, informative and friendly. They did not honor my brilliant "if my name starts with Arcade, do get a discount?" pitch, but it's always worth asking, lol. Extremely clean, fully stocked, well lit bathrooms with eco-friendly hand soap and surface cleaner. Vending machines with sodas & seltzer. Comfortable spacing between consoles. I'm so glad that we spent a portion of our afternoon at this wonderful establishment, it was a great way to beat the heat and bond with the kids over video games from when we were children PLUS we got to play the games introduced by their generation. YES: FAMILY FRIENDLY

Awesome place. Plenty of games to keep you busy, wide variety of machines spanning many decades…read more Pleasant atmosphere.

In the fall, Carter's Mountain is packed with folks buying pumpkins, apple cider, apple cider…read moredonuts, cider, and wine. On a quiet week day in the spring, we were able to enjoy the steep drive up the mountain and the views that greeted us without lots of people and cars coming and going. You can still buy the cider, donuts, ice cream, and more. You also can relax and shop their very cute country store, which sells locally made jams, syrups, mixes, and other foods. They also have lovely dish towels and many other such gift items. We recommend going both in the fall to be part of the festivities as well as in the spring and summer.

The products, service, and views from Carter Mountain Orchard are definitely worth stopping by for…read moreyear round. This was our second visit, but my first review. We had the amazing apple cider donuts and they are definitely memorable. We bought a dozen and my husband and I split them up evenly (6 each). I did a wine flight with 2 reds and 2 whites. I preferred the reds to the whites I tried. My husband had the cider and it was delicious. The weather was gorgeous to sit outside and take in the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge mts. We also purchased peaches, peach apple cider, dried apples, and other local, fresh products. We will definitely come back to try more wine, cider, and more donuts!

My husband and I went to Charlottesville a few weeks ago with our dogs to go hiking in Shenandoah…read more Thistlerock Mead was our last stop after we had brunch before heading back to Indy. We ordered bread and butter service and got a glass of the piedmont wildflower and a glass of the acacia monofloral to share. All so tasty! We later split a glass of the berry session, but kept it at that since we had such a long drive home. I got one of the art prints from inside and a bottle of the bilbomel (staff recommendation) to add to my best friend's birthday gift, as well as a bottle of bilbomel and a bottle of the acacia monofloral for us. The staff were very friendly and the inside was fairly busy with other customers. Just us and a small family were outside because we each had dogs. They have a big area for you-pick flowers to make your own bouquet and they also had a cute table set up out front with little pumpkins to purchase. We had a lot of fun posing the dogs with the skeletons around the property and they had these cute mushroom stools in a little play area for kids that we got them to pose with, too. It was perfect weather for mid-October and we had a lovely time. The only downside was that the picnic table under a big tree that we first went to sit at was infested with Chinese lantern flies, so we moved closer to the building. They are only open on weekends, but it's such a cute spot with great snacks and drinks. I definitely recommend stopping in if you can and we would love to come back!

First time and we will be back!…read more Loved the rose petal and raspberry meads. We had quiche and sausage roll to eat, both very good. Asparagus quiche was silky smooth! The setting is awesome. Antique log cabin with beautiful Mountain View. Kinnfolk, a Celtic duo performed. They were great! A lovely couple who sang a mix of traditional favorites and their own compositions. We wish them all the best and hope to hear them again soon!

Katharine was such an awesome host!! She provided a lot of information about the animals on her…read morefarm. I loved all of it! Take the time to comb her 2 cows. Play with the baby goats as well as the full grown goats. Give her pigs a belly rub. Purchase her homemade products. Support VA made. Support local. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Great Historical Site! We went back in 2017,…read moreSo it's been a minute. We loved it. Ask questions to the guides as they are very knowledgeable!

Wow! Monticello is amazing, and worth a visit for literally anyone and everyone. My husband and I…read morewere in the area for a wedding, and had a few hours to kill before the ceremony. We decided to explore Monticello, and booked the 45 minute Highlights Tour. If you read through the website, they'll let you know that you could spend all day here. They are correct! There are several guided tours of different lengths and prices, and the grounds, gift shop, and self-guided exhibits are expensive too. They mean it when they say you need to be on-site 30 minutes before your tour begins, because it takes time to get up to the house from the visitors center! Lauren was our guide for the Highlights Tour, and she was great. A solid mix of informative and engaging. This quick tour was just enough to get a taste of history, and definitely leaves you wanting more. I especially appreciate the steps they've taken in recent years to educate and address slavery at Monticello, including the addition of the Burial Ground for Enslaved People. Instead of taking the shuttle back to the visitors center, we walked through the garden and it was just lovely. We also passed the gravesite of Thomas Jefferson himself, which is a great spot for reflection. The gift shop had a wide variety of books, home decor, and collectible trinkets, and we found everything to be pretty reasonably priced. Monticello is operated by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which is a 501c3 non-profit.

Did y'all know that we had an observatory open to the public in Virginia because I didn't? While…read moreworking at a STEM summer camp at the University of Virginia, I had the chance to look at the moon up close in person through a telescope built in the 19th century sitting in a wooden sitting contraption that was also built in the 19th century and it was awesome, I've never seen the moon so clear (in person anyway). They're open to the public on the first and third Friday of every month (except holidays). They do tours of the facility, allow you to look through the telescope, and you can even get an informative presentation from an astronomer. Be aware that there's a limited number of people they can accommodate on the days they're open, so you need to plan ahead and score tickets (for free) in advance on their website. If you can score tickets, McCormick Observatory is definitely worth a visit if you live in or are visiting Virginia.

I love the intimacy of this venue. There is not a bad seat in the house. I love the standing…read moregeneral admission option as well. The old architectural details of the building are BEAUTIFUL! There are plenty of parking options nearby. Just wish there were more bathroom options for a concert venue.

Love this venue! We came to Charlottesville to see Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. The general admission…read morearea is sloped so you get a great view even if you were in the back. There are three levels - the second level has seats and still a great view. The beer lines were busy but quick and there were plenty of cocktail, beer, cider options available. Coat check is available for only $2. The staff were all friendly - we were even given free tickets to the show the night before to see Blackberry Smoke by just simply passing by on our walk to dinner. The venue is located right in the center of the downtown mall so there are plenty of places to grab a drink or food before/after a show. It's only an hour from Richmond so worth the drive!