Pulling into the visitor center for this park yielded a non-functioning water fountain. When I went…read moreinside, I didn't find much in the way of exhibitions, and when I asked about Venus Flytraps, the person there didn't know where to find them, which seems odd to me as I can't imagine I'm the first person to ask. The end of the road yielded a parking lot with no shade and a worn boardwalk to the lakefront. The lakefront is nice. The trails were a bit overgrown, and I quickly abandoned my search for rare carnivorous plants. For some users, the park will be quite nice, but I found plenty of room for improvement. Like all NC state parks, it is free.

Big and beautiful! My wife and I drove along the lakeshore road and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves…read more The old homes beautiful trees with moss growing in them are very picturesque. We saw the biggest Magnolia Tree I've ever seen in my life! And then there is the very random rhinoceros statue peeking out at you from behind a fence!

This was an afternoon filled with tons of fun!…read more We were in the area for vacation and OIB has the usually beachy entertainment options. This one was a refreshing break from mini golf and arcades and fun for both kids and adults. We had a pretty large group and some did the zip line course and some braved the adventure park (aka ropes course). We had lots and lots of fun, overcame some anxiety, and had a few sore muscles to show off our achievements. I also owe a big shout out to George, who was amazingly patient with my crew and helped coordinate the outing so that we all started/finished around the same times. I also heard from the kids that their guides were fantastic. They were especially impressed that they remembered every single person's name for an event that lasts only a few hours.

My family's experience with The Swamp Park Zipline tour was great! All of us did the Zipline and…read moretwo of us did the Free Fall add-on. For the Zipline tour, we had Jesse, Margaret, and Lacey as our guides and all of them were great! Jesse is very fun and funny, Margaret is super sweet, and Lacey had amazing knowledge on fun facts throughout the tour! The zip lines were very fun, and all three guides took every measure to ensure our safety, creating a good sense of trust. We all felt like a group of friends by the end of our tour. They also take photos at the beginning, middle, and end of the tour with specific spots for photo ops which I truly appreciate! (You do have to pay for the photos.) I will absolutely recommend The Swamp Park to friends and family! We plan to come back and try the ATV tour next!

Kids had a lot of fun and it was a good break from days at the beach. Not too busy and I didn't…read morehave to pay as an adult that was just sitting and watching.

Worst experience ever. I wish I could give this place ZERO stars. The people are not from…read morehere....they don't speak English. They are not locals and they do not care about holden beach or any people here. It's now $24 for 90mins! Two years ago it was $15 for 90mins and free ice cream and that was hard to stomach but ok in price. Now the owners are TOTALLY rude. Basically throw you a wrist band and shut the window on you. The one and only life guard was eating ice cream and not paying attention.

​You'll see the billboards for 100 miles in either direction, and honestly, the anticipation is…read morepart of the experience. South of the Border is the ultimate "time capsule" of 1950s roadside America. It's unapologetically tacky, neon-drenched, and wonderfully weird. Is it a bit weathered? Yes. But it's a must-stop at least once in your life just to experience the sheer scale of Pedro's world. ​ ​The Sombrero Tower: For $5, you can take a glass elevator up 200 feet. The view of the I-95 corridor and the surrounding Carolina plains is actually really cool, and it's a great way to stretch your legs after hours of driving. ​ This is a photographer's playground. Between the giant Pedro statues, the fiberglass animals, and the vintage neon, your camera roll will be full. ​The Shopping: From fireworks at "Rocket City" to the most random souvenirs you didn't know you needed, the shops are massive.

The whole place seems anachronistic and dated. There's a musty aged smell in all the buildings, and…read morethe restrooms were minimally serviced with an ever present "urinal cake" smell. It was fascinating to stop by and see it, but it seems well past its prime.

The experience of going to the Myrtle Beach Safari was great. Having a one-on-one with some of the…read moreanimals such as holding a lemur, a baby monkey; petting a serval, lynx, a wolf and owl was very exciting. I was disappointed that I couldn't hold a baby tiger but that couldn't be helped. The food and Valentine's Day desserts were fantastic. My only comment is there should have been an area to wash up before eating any food!

Best ever! If you go…read morehere you will never forget the experience. You guys deserve to be sold out every single day. I loved seeing the animals in such a safe, respectful environment. Great job, Myrtle Beach Safari. I will be coming back!!!

I was a little hesitant to visit Lynnwood Park Zoo at first because the pictures I saw online and…read morereviews I have read made it seem a bit run-down--but I'm so glad we decided to go. I was completely wrong! This zoo is nestled in the woods, giving the animal exhibits a much more natural, peaceful feel. It really seems like the animals are in an environment that's closer to their natural habitat. One of the highlights of our visit was a staff member who let us interact with some of the animals--my kids got to hold a snake, a lizard, and even a big tortoise. He was super knowledgeable and shared all kinds of fun facts about the animals. It was definitely my kids' favorite part of the trip! The only thing I would suggest is updating the exhibit signs. Some of them are worn out and could really use some color photos and clearer information to help visitors learn more about the animals. Overall, a great experience that far exceeded our expectations!

I want to start by saying- the man at the ticket office was extremely friendly and so was the other…read moreemployee that brought out animals for us to hold and look at up close. They were wonderful to talk to and I could sure see that they loved their jobs. I had saw the good reviews about this place and heard from some people that it was way better than the horrendous zoo inn Wilmington so I wanted to check it out. When you pull in you feel like it is a joke. Kind of Like a horror movie vibe- actually the whole way through. Small ticket booth and a sign for toilets that were port a potty's The signs on the animals are so faded that you can't read them. Half of the Angolans are not even in their cages and some of the ones that were looked SO unhappy. Especially the monkeys and fox. I really felt like I was on a haunted trail walking through here. One sexton was a quiet zone cause the animals were "sensitive". This was the saddest excuse for a "zoo" that I ever saw. Atleast the animals looked healthy which was a plus. I did enjoy getting to hold some of the animals up close. I know this was only $13 but I don't feel it was even worth that. Literally..you couldn't read the signs and to feed the animals you had to throw the food over towel huge fences and most of the time it hir them on their heads. I didn't take pictures of the faded signs or the overgrown things because I was focusing in the good. So, the pics you see were by far the best of the best there.

Throw Baxe was a blast! My husband and I started off with a beer then got our axe throwing lesson…read morein on the yellow lanes. We started off with the usual axes but once we got warmed up they brought out the "toys". I ended up throwing the big axe while my husband threw knives the rest of our time there. Super fun and friendly staff, would highly recommend.

Amazing vibes in this axe house. Took our teens and had a great experience. They had karaoke going…read morethat Friday night and seemed like the locals love it. So many board games! Highly recommend this for a great time!

Okay, Its on BHI, It is a cool place to visit, Sign up for a Turtle Release if your on the island…read moreor live nearby. Great gifts for youngsters, friendly faces and safe with Covid upgrades. Great place to check out during peak sun times, when its too hot to be at the pool or the Beach or if the flies are biting. Like the rest of the island it has personality! Enjoy!

My family and I did the scavenger hunt created by the Conservancy and had a great time exploring…read morethe island. The classes and information from the staff is a great resource and they are a great resource for keeping BHI amazing.

Me and my dad took our own Kayaks and did not go with a charter. I would only recommend it to a…read moreperson who I don't like. Good for kids maybe. It's also good if you really know what you're doing and know how to look for shark teeth. I found one that was broken. The short kayaking trip to the island itself is not fun because you're going against the rip current.

There will hardly be a bad experience at Sharks tooth Island. It is what you make of it. My…read morefavorite part is the paddle there.. when arriving to the island after your short paddle, Jon boat ride, put put , or jet ski ride over you find yourself on a quaint beach. It is one of the most peaceful places to visit. Around the island you look for sharks teeth and you are guaranteed to find at least a small handful... There's also a center of the island at low tide that you can build a fire on, camp on, and just hang out in the cool shade. I don't actually know if you're supposed to camp on it or build a fire on it but it's obvious that people do. Definitely sleep in a Hamic because the island goes underwater at high tide. I absolutely recommend to anyone who comes and visits! We try to go most weekends.. Some of the kayak rental shops around town will meet you at the River so you can kayak over.

I can't say enough how much fun I had learning how to scuba with Eric. He made sure everyone was…read moresafe and kept the course fun and energetic. Thankfully, we stayed at a hotel for the two day dive so I recommend you get some rest between dives. The price is well worth it and you will have a life long scuba buddy at NRDC.

I'm a new diver, and came in to speak to someone about local diving, training and equipment. The…read morestaff and customers were very welcoming and helpful. I had lots of questions and ended up being in the shop for about an hour and a half. I highly recommend New River Dive Center to anyone interested in learning more about diving. I never felt pressured to buy anything or sign up for training that I either didn't need or wasn't ready for. I am excited to dive with them in the future!