Good event space I really enjoyed coming here for all the different events I have. I wish the…read moreparking experience was better as it can get busy depending on the time of day as there's usually multiple events

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well... here is mines:…read more Parking: 4 Location: 5 Customer Service: 3 Facility décor/cleanliness: 3 The Dorton Arena is a multipurpose complex used for various concerts, sporting events, fairs, trade shows, etc. I've been to it multiple times and the experience is different every time. I recently went to a semipro boxing match there and the experience was ok. The arena wasn't to crowded so the temperature was just fine. The seating was ok (not the most comfortable) but bearable. The grand foyer is kinda small so its tough getting in and out of the arena. Its kinda old and outdated compared to other arenas in the area.

What a great little baseball park. Capacity is around 3000. It's clean. They sell food and drinks…read more They even have a little gear stand. Lots of friendly employees. One thing to note, none of the seats are shaded so if it's sunny and warm, you'll need a plan.

Nice place to play and watch baseball. Recently coached a 15u travel tournament on field. Players…read morehad an elevated experience, raving over field conditions, the Jumbotron HD scoreboard, spacious dugouts, bullpens in the OF, extended foul space (turf) on both sides of the infield, safety nets reducing lost foul balls. Not a ton of shade for spectators which does make it hotter during NC Summers. Batting cages were onsite but off limits during tournament. Amole parking, easy signage, and restrooms on site.

I have been to two retirement planning free events at the McKimmon Center. It is nice to be…read moreeducated in an NC State University (Go Wolfpack) facility. Having been involved in many higher education conference, training and education facilities, I feel that I am an expert. Through my professional and volunteer experiences, my credentials include being very active in the SigEp Fraternity, Student Government Association, and Interfraternity Council at UNC CHARLOTTE, serving as President of the New York Chapter of the Transportation Research Forum, and being a very active member of the American Public Transportation Association, which took me to conferences and meetings at many higher learning institutions including NJIT, the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of South Florida in Tampa, and the Georgia Tech Conference Center in Atlanta. I have also been to many convention centers and hotel and commercial meeting rooms. Without knowing the pricing, but assuming the NC State McKimmon Center is competitive, I have to say that the facilities are nice and seem to be a good bet for any conference, training exercise, or meeting. The facility has a very nice academic feel while still being inviting to industry, students, and people attending seminars, like me. It strikes a good balance between a professional conference environment and a welcoming campus atmosphere.

I've been to several conferences here over the years, and although the space is quite functional,…read moreit does appear to be showing its age a little bit. Since it's university-owned, I understand that they want to be cost-conscious but it's just not anything that would attract a major conference with an expo. The breakfast and lunch provided were pretty pedestrian, and it would have been nice to have soft drinks other than ice tea. I suppose that's all negotiated in the meeting contracts.

Of course I am going to rate the friendly confines of the Carter 5 stars as I have been attending…read moresince '00! (P. Rivers freshman year) On this day, actually night, 7pm kick, it was a good night to evaluate this venue. Through the years the University has done an adequate job adding, enclosing, building, and ultimately enhancing the fan experience. It only seats a modest 55k, but there is not a bad seat in the house, and it is raucous. It definitely was on this Saturday night, partially because they debuted a light show that was awesome. Concessions have come a long way too, with the addition of food trucks and alcohol service. One caveat, be prepared to pay with credit, no cash accepted. On a personal note, I attended with one of my BFF's who I had not seen since he attended the Demon Deacons game in November '18. Suffice it to say, this experience was so much better than the aforementioned. (A member of my party at '18 game who was sooo inebriated, insolent, and a total embarrassment. She has been summarily dispatched). Also, we won on Saturday, unlike in '18. If you get a chance to run with the wolves at the Carter check them out.

Having grown up coming to NC State games here my entire life, this place feels like home. We've had…read moreseason tickets in the same section for years now and a steady parking spot. I love the vibe of the parking lot on game day! Everyone is ready to go! And there are plenty of porta potties so you don't have to walk into Lenovo Center each time you've gotta go. The stadium itself has plenty of bathrooms and several stations where you can buy food and drinks. The best is the brew through which has fast and convenient service! They keep ya going fast! And the kettle corn is the perfect sweet and salty snack to go with a good brew. I look forward to many a more games here at Carter Finley.

My fiance and I came here for our first Hurricanes game recently. We paid for parking and tickets…read morein advance so it was super smooth to park and get inside. We arrived 1.5 hours early, and we were very surprised to see hundreds of people already there. We got to our seats and then decided to grab some dinner. We had looked at the website ahead of time for our options. However, some of the options were not easy to find- for example, the hot dog place is actually inside where the seats and arena is, instead of around the concourse with all the other restaurants. The mac'n'cheese place was on the third floor and a bit confusing to find. However, the bratwurst was delicious, the nachos near section 103 were tasty (the chicken is a bit spicy), and the burnt ends mac'n'cheese is a very generous portion and stays warm all the way back to your seat. The entire arena was very clean, including the bathroom. The attendants everywhere were all nice and very helpful. Getting out was actually really easy as well. There are tons of parking attendants ensuring traffic flows well. We were quite impressed at how smooth the entire experience was.

Great show came out tonight to see Matt Rife and a few of his friends and it was amazing I laughed…read moreso hard I couldn't breathe as for the venue everything was moving along great the seats are small so I had to buy floor seats after 10 minutes my knees were not going to make it

This is an awesome sports venue for adults and kids alike. When you enter the building, there may…read morebe kids playing soccer on the grass, actually grass like material, then just behind that, there's a hockey game going on, and in the center you have a wonderful concession stand with hotdogs, pizza, soda and other snacks. On the other side of the concession stand, to the left of the entrance is an open rink (could be used for basketball, hockey or the like), where some very close friends of mine and I played rounds of "pro" dodgeball (in the style of pro-dodgeball) until we got to the tournament round and the best team won! Yes, that was the team I played on, mind you, I had about 4 pretty tough guys playing with the two of us ladies that were on the team. I managed to "dodge,dip, duck, dive & dodge" the ball as the pre-training from the movie "Dodgeball" emphasizes. It was a fun time with a great group of people, if you're so brave as schedule yourselves in there and play dodgeball or anything in a team atmosphere, go for it, its an awesome place.

My wanna-be jock boyfriend wishes I would come here more often to support his soccer team. I'm…read morestill working on getting into real cheerleader mode, but I've been to a few games in their last several seasons. The Sportsplex is new-ish but worn in. Decent size and decent turf. There's ample parking, a snack shack, and courts to the right and left. When I've attended, pretty much every court is in play -- soccer, hockey, and volleyball. You can register a team for a fee and they organize the match-ups for a season's worth of games (a few months). But be warned that some of their games can be scheduled as late as 11pm.

I enjoyed my first ice skating experience. The blades were…read moreheavier than I expected. I was able to skate without assistance, until I fell after three children ran into me. I felt like I was in a freezer, but I had fun. Staff were friendly, there were ample restrooms to use, and the popcorn tasted descent. I recommend this place, but I also recommend protective gear for beginners.

My grandchildren love this place! I've been here several times to watch them do hockey practice,…read morefigure skating and open skate. They are learning so much and have enjoyed coming here for years. It's a great place to learn! I only wish they would improve the sitting area where you watch from. The bleachers are oddly made so there is no where to put your feet accept on the bench where other people are sitting. I've never seen bleachers like this anywhere. It makes it quite uncomfortable especially when attending an event.

Great smooth entrance and exit for a soccer match Love the…read morepregame experience Finding our seats was a breeze and workers were helpful at all times with guests

Love this venue! We often attend Courage and NCFC soccer games which are always a fun experience!…read more Parking is usually very easy. If it's a really busy game, they sometimes have you park in the far lot - but it's still not a bad walk! All the lower level seats are great. Upper isn't too bad either!

Not a great experience on the first class. Onboarding was very poor and absolutely no instructions…read moreto kids or parents. Looked very chaotic

This is a great place for indoor cricket and fun. The place is clean and well maintained. Staff is…read morefriendly. Bowling machine is pretty awesome for batting practice.