I still love coming here to kill a little time when the day is slow. You never really know what…read moreyou'll see. Great viewpoints and decent activities for the kiddos when the arrivals and departures are more spread out.

A great view from any spot on the RDU observation deck. This is a decent activity for those seeking…read moreactivities outside of eating or perhaps it can be enjoyed after an evening out or after dropping someone off at the airport. Pretty easy to find. It's recommended to carpool. The parking lot gets pretty crowded. You can watch the planes take off from the deck while daydreaming about where they are headed. (Smile)

I was certified as a Basic Scuba Diver in 1978 (more about this later). After 30+ years, I decided…read moreto renew my interest in scuba diving on a vacation to Antigua. I took the resort's refresher course and felt pretty good about my skills. On the first open water dive, I had difficulty descending below 30 feet. The dive instructor sent me back to the boat. As soon as I returned from Antigua, I discovered that PADI revised the requirements for certification in 1987 without notifying me of the change. I searched online for dive instructors in the Raleigh, NC area. I contacted another dive shop as well as Kevin about my needs. Only Kevin returned my call/email. Kevin's online reviews all seemed very good so I called him and left a brief message explaining that I wanted to upgrade my Basic diver certification to an Open Water certification (which is what I thought I had originally). Kevin was down in Cozumel on a dive trip (which I strongly suggest) but called me back within a day or two. We discussed my situation and he suggested a "hybrid" approach consisting of the areas that PADI had added to my original training that I could do along with a group course he had starting the following month. (He was scheduled to teach one "diver" to swim before teaching scuba - that's how accommodating he is). The group cancelled so I basically had individual lessons, customized just for me, at no additional cost. In- pool activities were at a local Raleigh pool with "open water" dives at Fantasy Lake, which is a great place to dive. Because of Kevin's understanding and flexibility, I essentially took the whole open water course and was re-certified as Open Water Diver within one month. I strongly recommend Kevin Alexander for scuba instruction for all levels of divers. I have since completed the Advanced Open Water course while on a dive trip with Kevin to Cozumel.

Kevin and his team are patient, informed scuba instructors and guides who make you feel safe and…read moretake their time to make sure you understand the sometimes complicated components of getting open water certified. Now that Kevin has helped me with my certification I plan to join him on scuba trips in the future! And I'm so happy to know about the Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in Rolesville where I will continue to keep up with this new skill by exploring the quarry!

Captain Carlos was great!!! My second time riding with them!! The time went by really fast because…read morewe were having fun!!!

rarely write reviews, but this experience was unacceptable and needs to be shared. We booked a…read moreboating trip through this service and were given a specific location to meet. Upon arrival, not only was there no boat or staff from the company, but we were approached by the police, who informed us that we were trespassing on private property. To make matters worse, another group arrived shortly after us, claiming they had the exact same reservation details for the same time slot. It became painfully clear that something shady or extremely disorganized was happening. We called the number provided, and the only response we got was: "We're lost on the water." Seriously? That's your excuse for leaving paying customers stranded, confused, and dealing with law enforcement? Our entire day was ruined, and we were left embarrassed and frustrated. This was not only a waste of time and money, but it also felt unsafe and poorly handled. I would strongly advise against using this service unless you want chaos, confusion, and zero accountability. ZERO STARS. BBB BOAT RENTALS I SHOULD REPORT THEM TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.

We love this camp for inspiring my little scientist…read more It's really important to our family that our child has an opportunity to use track out time to learn new skills and focus on her favorite interests. SFFE is a perfect fit. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Our daughter always comes home having learned new science concepts and performed lots of hands-on science. The kids are asked to expand their minds and follow practical rules of safety and kindness. We always include SFFE in our track out camp plans and we're never disappointed.

This camp was amazing!! My granddaughter loved every minute of it. She grew crystals, learned about…read moregravity, did chromatography and made a tie-dye shirt, engaged in water activities. The teachers were great, and it was just a fantastic experience for her!

My son really enjoys the instructors. They are very helpful and patient with a beginning musician.read more

Our son attended the track out camp and his playing ability and his confidence soared. He had been…read moretaking a few private lessons elsewhere prior to his camp. We switched and he now takes private and band lessons here and we continue to be amazed at the speed of his progression. The instructors are awesome and balance the nurturing and encouragement with realistic expectations and accountability. The owner is incredibly approachable and responsive to questions and concerns. I cannot recommend this place enough. (Btw we drive almost 30 minutes each way for our son to attend here and it is worth every mile/minute!)

Excellent customer service and great place to rent scuba equipment! The friendly employees first…read moreanswered my questions over the phone when I had called to reserve rental scuba equipment. They don't allow reservations, but since they did not have any classes scheduled the weekend I inquired about, they assured they would have adequate supplies and they did! When we arrived to rent the equipment, the employees greeted us right away. They patiently answered our questions and helped us select the right items since it was our first time renting. They clearly explained the cost and tried to save us money rather than talking us into spending more. In addition to rental equipment they sell scuba gear, hold classes, and host events and trips. They have a heated pool on-site and offer private and semi-private classes. Their training agency is SSI (Scuba Schools International). Overall, we had a great experience here and would rent from here again!

My daughter and I had a trip planned that included scuba diving so we went to Gypsy Divers to get…read morecertified. I was never able to get open water certification because of the pressure on my ears but Mike Welch was incredibly patient and others in the shop had numerous suggestions for me to try. Ultimately I gave up after numerous attempts and got a full refund of the entire tuition even though I had completed the lessons, used their equipment to try and get the outdoor signoff completed, and taken a lot of their time. I would highly recommend the shop if you are wanting to try getting certified and you don't have to worry about losing the large sum of money if you don't make it. I feel like I'm also very comfortable with all of the skills needed but am just held back by my ears! thank you Mike and Gypsy.

This is a such a great ropes and adventure based challenge course! One must make reservations via…read moreTown of Cary RecTrac and it can also be rented out for events. Our instructors kept us engaged, safe, educated and fearless! It was by far our favorite family activity. There is something for everyone and if you get stuck they take you off via the zipline so FEAR NOT! There is a lower level and an upper level both of which end with super fun ziplines. I highly recommend this offering of Bond Park! Park at the senior center and walk 5 mins to it.

I was nervous at first by the price, but I quickly learned it is money well spent! This place is…read moreawesome if you want to reawaken your inner 12 year old. I could spend all day jumping from the highest points or going down the many slides!

I have been wanting to go to Fantasy Lake since last year and I finally got to go…read more We reserved a 2 hour slot and got there 25mins before our start time to get changed and settled. The obstacle course is really fun for both kids and adults. The slides were my favorite part. They also have scuba diving on the end side of the lake. The only negative I will call out is that they don't have a water fountain or a filling station. I get that they allow outside food and drinks but for an outdoor water park, having a water fountain/filling station is a bare minimum.