I love this place, especially for Friday trivia. But I'm going to let my wife (who does not Yelp)…read moredo the reviewing on this one: "Dapper Dog is a friendly and fun dog bar at night and an amazing training facility durning the day. Not only does Dapper Dog have the best customer service, they also have one of the nicest owners. My husband and I have a deaf two year old dog and it's been difficult to find someone that would help train her. Sean was so kind to help us and to give us tips for things to do with her at home. Our dog knew basic commands already, but we needed to teach her how to pay attention to us when we were outside, and how to get her attention in high stimulation environments. After two classes with Sean, our dog now understand "eyes on me". Thank you Sean for your help and thank you Dapper Dog for being the bar where everyone knows our name."

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and they have non-alcoholic options. This is a great place to…read morebring your dog. The bartender was telling me about some of the events they have lined up and they all sound great.

One of my new favorite places in the Boone area when I go. There is no shortage of coffee shops in…read morethe Boone/ Blowing Rock area but Mountain Dog offers a little more than average - a dog park and much more. There are small freezers with Sheppard's pie's and other pies as well as cakes and biscuits. The food is a little pricey but they are all hefty meals. The coffee selection is a honest selection of a typical coffee shop but there is a special menu that is separate from the main "traditional" menu. The special menu is a compilation of special drinks (dog inspired). We tried the goldendoodle which was golden milk with chai and it was really good. The staff was quick and helpful and fun to talk with. This place is highly recommended!

Cute little corner place down the road from our cabin. They have a convenient drive thru as well…read more Good coffee. Love the variations of flavors. Their cinnamon roll is absolutely divine!

We are big fans of Fretwell! We've alway had great experiences with their food & drinks and their…read moresetup is great! We love the indoor/outdoor seating options and the open green area to kids to play, as well as the games they have on site (giant connect 4, corn hole, giant jenga, etc). There is sometimes a wait for food/drinks, but overall its worth it.

This is a great music venue, but they have always had horrible food and drink service…read more One line for food and beverages. Tonight they have great music, the nicest weather we have had--70 degrees at 8:00 on a Friday night. No food trucks, no outside bar--You literally spend 30 minutes in line. We'd like to stay for more music, but we're leaving and going elsewhere to eat and drink. Owners: Wake up! This could be a gold mine. I just don't get it.

Nice place with lots of room for improvement. The setup is really cool, love the layout, the games,…read morethe bar, the views and access to the park. Service was (shy of one saving grace) meh and food was just meh. The menu had several items listed that really could bring this place up a notch. Hubby ordered the duck Cuban which was really good. I had the chicken quesadillas, nothing to write home about. My girlfriend got the Philly and said it was good. I love the brand of chips they serve and especially the jalapeño queso chips. They were out of wings. This is a miss considering how this was one of if not the last weekends of the season to see the leaves change colors, it's going to be busy and wings aren't hard to stock nor do they go to waste at a restaurant/bar. They should've been prepared. The setup is you order at the bar, take your drink and a number to your table and they bring your food. Cool. They bring our food out and my gf asks for napkins and they tell her she's gotta go back up to the deck to get them. Huh? Why didn't they just bring them with the food? We have fresh food in front of us and now have to leave that food to get napkins? Here comes saving grace because as soon as that server made it back to the deck, a different server comes out to our table with a caddy of napkins. She was really cool, and much appreciated! They have a target audience (people coming and going to and from the park) so I guess they don't have to deliver stellar food and service but to miss on both is disappointing. People are making memories with their families. And it wouldn't take much to tighten up and deliver amazing food and amazing service instead of just being convenient. I chose the place for our party of 8 and I felt bad. Thankfully I think everyone was too tired and cold to complain.

I ordered the Shortline Pizza on a GF crust, Roasted Potatoes and Iced Tea as a take-out…read more That was the biggest GF pizza I have ever seen! I was impressed. The roasted potatoes were not so exciting, but maybe because I was full with the pizza. I ordered, hubby picked up at exactly the time expected, and I enjoyed the meal. Thank you, TA! We'll be back.

Safe activities for toddlers in a quiet location. Good variety. Our two year old loved it! Only…read morecomplaint was that there are no landing pads.

The parent that was throwing the ball to their children should know. The castle area is no place to…read morebe throwing the ball. When it hit my daughter and she tossed it to the grass do not tell your child that just called my 4 year old a jerk. This is not a park for "bully" parents to teach your child your bad behavior.

Great place to walk, run. Very large, lots of trails, also…read morehas a dog park and frisbee golf.

Amazing park with a huge track, basketball courts, playground, baseball fields, disk golf course,…read moredog park, pickleball and tennis courts (which you have to reserve 24 hours in advance through Fletcher parks and recreation website $2 per hour). Also, helmets are required for bikes, etc)

Great place for a picnic or just to hang out. The pavilions picnic tables are all over the place…read more.. some of the pavilions you have to rent but the empty picnic tables against the lake our first come first serve. Great playgrounds for kids. Great place to do a party or just have a picnic. There are many fishing opportunities and boat rentals as well. This is a great park staple in South Asheville.

Open limited hours…read more Things to do: fishing, picnic areas, playground, frisbee golf, and water access on 300 acre lake The grounds are well kept, but most of the grounds are closed. We did see several people fishing and picnicking.

The Thomas Dambo Troll Exhibit brought me back to NC for the first time in decades. And the team at…read morethe Arboretum, and the grounds as well as the exhibit did not disappoint. Made it there on New Year's Day. Bright and early. Did get lost trying to follow GPS so map it as it reads on the website. Siri thinks she knows better and I ended up in the boonies without service. Backtracked and when I had cell service again, followed instructions and got there without a hitch. The staff, mainly in the Welcome Center was great. So friendly. Knowledgeable. Genuinely pleasant. Not only providing instructions on the exhibit but shared a few stories about the process. It was cold but the walk and sun, when it came out, helped me to not freeze. In fact, by the halfway point, I had removed my outer layer. I mentioned this because it wasn't all paved paths - eventually after you pass through the garden directly outside the Welcome Center - you wander onto the packed trail. Glad I got there early as by the time I left, the parking lot was filled up fast and cars were lining up at the entrance to the park. I didn't check out anything else at the Arboretum but judging from what I did see, it's a beautiful area and exhibit. If I happen to make a return visit, it'll definitely be when it's warmer weather.

We went there later in the day but still had plenty of time to walk the red trail. Not a lot is…read moreblooming at this time of year but it was still a really nice walk. It is a dog friendly place so I feel like it is a great place for locals to come with their pups. There was even a family taking advantage of the "golden hour" lighting for family photos. We sat for a bit on one of the many benches available along the trails to take in the mountain view. And a large area dedicated for families and children with natural things to climb on and through. They have children's nature programs available as well. I would definitely go back again! And they are part of the reciprocal program with other Gardens & Arboretums around the country!!

It is a work in progress but it is a nice little place to go hiking, ride your mountain bikes and…read moretake your pet for some exercise also.