I lived here for many years but just recently started going to H.S and listening to music and…read moreKaraoke. Fun place and lots of activities during the week.

We had Hot Shots to cater an engagement party for our Son and future daughter in law, it was GREAT!…read moreThey stayed on top of the food coming out, table setup for the food, that allowed for us to enjoy the party. Kids attending were able to do Ax Throwing and play Miniature Golf. Fun was had by everyone! Tipped it off with their regularly scheduled karaoke to follow right behind our party. Thank you Hot Shots for wonderful memories to come

You have to visit at least once in your life. The fudge is the best in town, moosies has a great…read morevibe, the arcade is a lot of fun in this small town, the pizza place is pretty fire. We also love to get ice cream from here. Always pay your respect to Alison Parker and Adam Ward memorial. Their lives were taken while on live TV, absolutely shaking our amazing hometown. Feed the fish, take a million photos and have a blast at the lake responsibly!

I visited this place as a child and loved it. Ever since then, I have wondered where it was…read more Conveniently, my girlfriend took me out to Smith Mountain Lake, and she then suggested we visit the arcade as well. I had high expectations, and I can definitely say that the arcade and the area lived up to them. I love this place, and I am so glad I finally reconnected with it.

Hey, if you're looking to do something with young kiddos and it's pouring rain, come here. I…read morevisited SML and it decided to rain allllllll week so we needed to get out of the house. This was a fun arcade for the family, and they had a deal of $20 for an hour of unlimited play. Some games weren't available but they were the "win tickets" games, it was worth it. There are many games, so slightly over stimulating but it's an arcade... The plaza the arcade is located also had mini-golf, a marina, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, a souvenir shop, a couple of restaurants, a climbing wall, and other outdoor activities. Since it was raining (pouring rain actually), the outdoor activities were closed. I recommend this place, especially if it's raining and you have younger kiddos. Did I mention it was raining?

I have been coming to Smith Mountain Lake since I was a kid. It has been years since we have played…read moregames here. What fun! Skeeball is the most fun game in the facility. There are other games that allow you to win more tickets. Our goal was just to have a good time. $5.00 worth of quarters is enough to entertain a kid (or adult). Mangos bar & grill is next to the building. There are lots of shops and restaurants in the area. There aren't any elevators. If stairs are an issue for you, park on the upper level.

Great experience and outstanding customer service--went to great lengths to ensure our time on the…read morelake was fun. Highly recommended!

While on the lake in their kayaks, my young daughter soon found a nest of spiders crawling all…read morearound her. She was so disturbed by it that we returned to shore three hours early. I informed the worker that the one kayak should be rinsed well before storage because of the spiders. Her response was "Sorry."

This was a fun trip. I didn't want to let me kids feed the animals because every time they go to a…read morefucking petting zoo... they get sick... violent Exorcism vomiting sick. So I opted to not feed the animals. Also the locals told me not to feed the animals. And now that I think about it, they charge you to feed their animals with their own food... but hey, I'm not hating the game... CAPITALISM! So but me not letting my kids pet or feed the animals, I save half on the experience, and then some cause I'm not letting my kids get sick. But man... these animals just swarm your car anyway... almost got mugged by an emu. If I got into a car accident in the safari, would it be a liberty mutual commercial? But I digress... the real question is why is there a picture of a cheetah in their signs. Didn't see any cheetahs. But aside from that... it was an enjoyable drive. Zebras are assholes though...

I had a blast. I was happy to add another drive thru Safari to my list of adventures. Purchasing…read moretickets at the main entrance was slow, but the overall park experience was fun. I did not enjoy the cheeseburger combo meal that was purchased on site. The lemonade was bland, and the burger was dry. The women's restroom is overdue for remodeling. I was excited to see penguins, lemurs, squirrel monkeys, tigers, and a king cheetah at the park. I would not have guessed that VA would house these animals. I was also excited to see the giraffes and rhinoceroses. The park was clean, and there were plenty of wild animals to see. As a bonus, potholes were scarce.

Came back again and stayed in a waterfront cabin this time, and it's well worth the upgrade! The…read moreview was great and the bedroom faced the water with a picturesque double window complete with blinds to limit or highlight the scene! Osprey were nesting, which was amazing!! Trails were beautiful, and since we were just weeks from peak season, it was still quiet and peaceful, but with gorgeous spring weather!

Explored without a boat, this park offers several trails of modest difficulty with views of the…read morewater and the mountains. Most of the actual facilities weren't open during the winter, but on a day when it finally warmed up enough to explore, the sights were pleasant. The other side of the lake is residential. It's not a place I'd want to pay for every time I visited, but I find a state parks pass offers some value.

If you are interested in learning more about Smith Mountain Lake and how it generates power for…read moreVirginia and surrounding states, the visitor center at the dam is definitely a cool spot to stop. They have a small exhibit inside that highlights the dam's functionality, and there are also outdoor paths to walk that offer great views of the dam and lake. All together, you may spend 45 minutes to an hour or so exploring. I like to do this kind of thing first thing in the morning so I can get out on the water if it's looking like it's going to be a nice day!

We noticed signs for this on our way way to something else and figured since we were in the area we…read morewould check it out. What you need to know: -It's FREE -There is a parking lot -There is a ramp up to the overlook so if someone is in a wheelchair they can also take advantage of the views -No pets allowed inside the information/interactive display area or on the ramp/overlook area -It's pretty interesting

Tough climbs, fun routes with a tall, slightly angled wall, and many climbing options. The…read morebouldering wall is huge, too!

As an intermediate climber who climbs at an ok gym at home, this place is fantastic. Great service,…read morethough make sure you have a waiver if you're under 18 and go alone. Average prices, about $10-20 per person depending on what you're doing. Good rentals, as I left my own gear at home. Very good holds, feels closer to the actual rock than most holds. Seperate bouldering and top roping area, which is always great. I only bouldered, but the top roping looked great. Bouldering had a wide variety of varients ( difficulty of climbing). Also good instruction if you are lacking experience. OVERALL: would recommend to any inexperienced or experienced climber, great walls.

Great local kayak shop. Good product offering at fair prices. The guy working there is very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable.

I bought My first 2 vibe kayaks from bobs up the creek outfitters and Bob was just awesome to deal…read morewith. he was very helpful and knowledgeable about the kayaks and after telling him what I was looking for there was no doubt I was getting a vibe kayak. I liked the Vibe seaghost 130 and 110 so much I ended up buying both! These are amazing kayaks and I could not have asked for better kayaks and service! thanks to Bob and up the creek outfitters and vibe for a great product and great service. bravobassin@yahoo.com

Whether you're a history buff or someone looking for a beautiful place to stretch your legs, this…read morenational monument is worth a stop. Booker T Washington was born into slavery on this plantation, later freed during the Civil War and went on to become an educator, author and political activist. You can learn more about his life inside the visitor center as well as from the information boards scattered throughout the property. I highly recommend a walk on the Jack o' Lantern loop trail which is about 2 miles long and takes you past old buildings and through the woods. Dogs are also allowed on the trail if they are on a leash. The visitor center is open from 10am-4pm and the grounds are open from 9am-5pm with the exception of some major holidays. And there is no fee to visit!

This site is pretty far out there. Even as someone who drives from Roanoke to Lynchburg somewhat…read moreregularly, it is out of the way. When I found an excuse to go, I found the site affecting. There is a visitor center that provides a compelling history of an individuals journey through American history. There is also some recreated farm buildings and some trails which I didn't have time to peruse in their entirety. The visitor center was not in a great condition. The air-conditioning was marginal on a hot day and the water in the bathrooms was not working so we were redirected to some Porta potties outside. It is a valuable historic site and I hope that some repairs get funded.