Current Review: Cinemark has changed their menu! One of the…read morereasons we prefer this movie theater over others is because we can enjoy a full meal at a reasonable price while watching a film. My husband and I went to the Cinemark in Asheville last week. We were delighted to see an updated menu. We tried a burger, chicken tenders and donut holes...but there are several items we are looking forward to trying! Everything was tasty and fresh! Former Review: I planned an private screening event, and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. First, I was connected with the corporate office to get the process started. I worked with Josh who was super helpful and very communicative. At the event, the local team headed up by Prosper and Tammy was amazing. Everyone who helped with the event from checking us in to taking our concession vouchers to cleaning up the theater was the best. I also compared the same package with other area theaters, and Cinemark had the best price. So...overall...a complete win!

Nice small cozy theater with lounge seats and a tray for…read moreyour food. They have beers on draft , chicken tenders, burgers, and your normal movie concession. Went and saw the 40 anniversary of the Labyrinth. Tickets were only $12.50.

I had heard great things about the Orange Peel before our visit, and it certainly lived up to the…read morehype! I'm a big fan of smaller venues, and this is a perfect size. I didn't get to check it out, but there's also a downstairs lounge with a full liquor bar where you can also view the show. I appreciate the security when you walk in, metal detectors and staff members who very politely made sure everyone was safe. Scanning our tickets and entering was a breeze. Bartenders were very friendly and welcoming! We were standing at the barricade, so we chatted with the security guards and they were some of the nicest workers I've met at a show! They had lots of water bottles on hand to pass out to anyone who needed it, which is always great to see. The bands sounded great and we had an awesome time. We're already looking forward to the next show we can catch here!

Great venue! Drove from Florida to see the greatest live rock band, The Hives. Stayed at the Aloft…read morehotel, which made it a 5 minute walk to the venue. There's a garage next door to the hotel though if you need close parking. Before the show we attended a bourbon/whiskey tasting in the speak easy below the main floor. Super cool experience. Got to watch the sound check for the opening band on a tv screen while in the speak easy. Also we met Arson, the guitarist, who joined us to talk about the booze. When it was over we were able to go to the main floor before anyone else was let into the venue. We got right on the rail! Worth every penny! Sound quality was fantastic and clear. They have massive fans blowing air and this is possibly the only concert I've attended where I was cold and not sweating in the pit. Nice touch Orange Peel. I would come back to this venue in a heartbeat. Long live The Hives!

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

Dollywood is certainly a mix of good and bad. The grands liked the rides they were big enough for…read moreand despite the crowds lines moved fairly well but as with any amusement park, bring your patience. The let down is certainly the food- it's expensive (no surprise) but also bad. They ran out of things constantly and there is nothing worse than having your seven year old granddaughter looking forward to her Bear cone only to be told, none too nicely either, that they are out of Bear cones- okay, a regular cone and sprinkles- nope, out of sprinkles. I don't even remember what the third ask was but, alas, not to be had. Finally, the woman said they had cones and M&ms, that's all. Instead of disappointing my granddaughter three times, why the heck not just say up front all she had was a regular cone and M&m's? Anyway, it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, pun intended.

Edit: The food is…read moregood, you just gotta learn where to eat! Also, the cranberry bread is amazing, if not better than the cinnamon bread

When you're in Asheville, they say the Biltmore is a MUST! So we booked a couple tickets ($115 PP)…read morefor the regular grounds tour + wine tasting. It was the perfect day weather wise to tour through the estate inside and out. The place is massive! The closer you get the more small you feel and walking through from room to room you just can't believe how big and spacious it is. This was my first tour where they give you this phone that looks vintage or from the 80's and you click on each number and an audio guides you through each room and gives you the back story. It was quite amusing watching so many people walking around with these phones up to their ears while trying to take photos. Some of the rooms were so beautiful, the fireplaces and how well they preserved a lot of these super old things. It was a fairly busy afternoon but the pace was quite steady for a weekday so I'm glad we chose that over a weekend. After the tour inside we grab a bite and drink at the two places offered outside. Then we made our way through the gardens and just endless rows of tulips. Make sure you go through and down to go to the botanical gardens. Holy cow, this was place was insane and the plants and flowers were gorgeous. I gotta give it up for these landscapers and people that keep up with all of it. There were plants and flowers I've never seen before and then you get to one room where there's a violinist and that was such a nice touch. After that we hopped back into our car and strolled over to the wine tasting room and gift shop. They were very quick and efficient with how it was set up and with all these groups coming in at once. We got to taste 5 wines and ended up taking 2 bottles home. I would say be prepared to spend some money visiting the Biltmore Estate but it was totally worth it! We got some beautiful views and photos!

The Biltmore at Christmas is truly magical. The mansion is glowing with lights, and the…read morebeautifully manicured grounds make the entire property feel like a holiday dream. Inside, the decorations are absolutely stunning, with poinsettias and flowers everywhere and breathtaking Christmas trees in every room. Carolers and a harp player add to the festive atmosphere, making the experience even more special. The tour is very informative, and we loved learning about the history of the estate. There's also so much to enjoy around the property, including the gardens, winery, hotel, and restaurants. The gift shops are filled with wonderful keepsakes, too. This is one of my favorite places to visit and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful examples of ornamental architecture--especially during the magic of Christmas.

We did the 8:20 pm show for Polar Express. We were in "first class." The website said to arrive at…read moreleast an hour before and to be prepared to board 30 minutes before departure time. It was about 23 degrees the evening of and unfortunately, they did not board us until 8:10 so we all spent a good bit of time out in the cold. We came with a 13 year old and quickly realized that the show was much more appropriate for younger children. The train was nicely decorated and they gave us hot chocolate and a cookie. The hot chocolate was not hot, but the kids all seemed to like it. The reading of the story/"show" was overall pretty corny, but we also recognize the target age range. We would have liked to have been able to purchase other drinks or snacks while onboard, but the told us that was only for the 5 hour long morning train. My advice if doing this train ride: 1) come with younger children 2) go during the day so you can see more 3) bring whatever snacks or drinks you may want for the ride (though it's only 1 hour 15)

We were on the Silver sitting in K and L tables. The decorations were on the cheap side at those…read moretables compared to the rest of the train. It wasn't lit very well and you couldn't hear the story at all. However, the staff saw my grandchildren struggling to hear them and moved closer to them. There was a glass partition dividing our section from the rest. The rest of the train was magical with decorations and lighting. Overall it was a beautiful experience with family.

It's been close to 2 years since my last visit here and my 4 star review remains the same. New…read morehighlights I've noticed since I have two small kiddos is the various bench seating options which make having a snack easy and the multiple bathroom locations throughout museum. Both of these things make it more enjoyable for kids and adults. It is not crowded during the week. My kids especially liked the Dino exhibit and live animals (snapping turtle, ground hog, owl). I just wish for a city the size of Charlotte (and surrounding area) that the museum was a little bigger. We were done in about 1-1.5hours

Enjoyed my recently visit to Schiele Museum of Natural History. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. The displays were creative and well maintained. Particularly enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit with all of the life size dinosaurs exhibits. Parking was easy. My only suggestion would be updating the outdoor area as it seemed quite run down and showing alot of wear, which was totally not the case with the indoor areas

Haven't made it in yet, but I had such a great experience working with the team at the Hollywood…read moreWax Museum in Pigeon Forge. They were incredibly kind, responsive, and generous in supporting our local high school graduation event. It really stands out when businesses take the time to give back to the community. Based on that alone, I'd absolutely recommend supporting them!

This place is soooooooooo overpriced…read more Wax museum will take you maybe 1/2 to go through, with most of them being either bad or celebrities your kids won't know from the 50-80's. With a few exceptions. Worth about $35 for our party of 5 not the $220 that we were charged. That price did include 1 3D VR game in the castle next door, which would be the only thing I'd recommend here. The carnival 3D shooter game was pretty cool. The zombie walk thru experience was kind of dumb with only 1 poor guy in costume running from one area to the next to jump out & scare you. This entire place needed several more workers to move these games along instead we waited for each experience because only 2 girls were in the building to run 4 experiences & take photos & check people in. I skipped the mirror thing, others said it was ok. We got about $100 value for $220 only spent 1.5 hrs here not worth the $

This was so much fun for our family!!! The photos at the entrance were fun and the face paint…read morebefore the show was great for our kids. (However we did not buy a photo bc they wanted $41 and $27for additional photos) (Also the face paint was $65 for 2 kids... they also got a flag, sword, hat/headscarf, and eye patch. I would never have paid this much but they were already finished by the time I paid and realized) The show was absolute great and involved the crowd. Our boys absolutely loved it and were engaged the entire show. The seals were amazing! The food was excellent!! The soup was so tasty and they sale it in the gift shop , chicken was tender and juicy, ham was so good, corn on the cob, Mac n cheese, and the cheddar biscuit was delicious! The drinks were flowing and wonderful. We would go back again and again.

Really cool and unique experience on Pigeon Forge Island…read more First and foremost, the set is phenomenal with a giant pool, two ships, and a dazzling array of excitement, entertainment, and a center stage. The acrobatics, dancing, and swashbuckling was captivating and impressive and well exceeded our expectations. We especially enjoyed the birds and dancing sea lion. Service was great and the staff did a great job of taking care of you while you enjoyed the entertainment. The food was well-portioned, but a bit dry and lacking in flavor. You got fried chicken, a slide of ham, soup, corn, and macaroni and cheese. Overall, expect to pay for an entertaining show and get a meal that the kids will enjoy.

We loved the new Cryptid Display, it was amazing! Great job on putting it together! We can't wait…read moreto go back with the family! What a FANTASTIC IDEA!

We went here once, it was fun! It was dirty so that was a take away. The second time was tragedy…read more The whole family got HAND FOOT AND MOUTH Never ever again