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Trisha and Mike were the BEST!!! We booked them for both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding…read morereception and everything was perfect. They were super accommodating of dietary needs from vegan to gluten free to nut allergies, and everything was delicious. They worked with us methodically to plan out our menus and modifications. Day of, the catering staff worked smoothly and politely! Our guests are still raving about the food a month later. We can't recommend Total Events enough!!

This family owned business does a great job every time! I've been to so many events they've catered…read morethat I've lost count, but every menu has been delicious. There's no event large or small that I wouldn't consider them for.

DuGaren Venues & Vineyards

4.0

I was invited to a wedding that was happening at this location. The wedding was 70 people which…read moreeveryone fit inside and the dance floor was located outside (covered overhead but still open). I loved that the windows opened wide and one side of the building completely opened up. The view was beautiful! It was all nature. I had no contact with the employees when planning the wedding but it did rain the day off and they were quick to wipe down the chairs before we sat down and the waiters were attentive. The bridal and groom suites were huge and beautiful. Everything was clean and the decoration were great!

It's beautiful there. They have a nice space in the back overlooking the vineyards the sky and the…read moreskyline of trees. The patio, the covered outside space and the inside all beautiful. It's a "small" and intimate atmosphere. I hate the gravel parking lot especially because it's hard to walk in heels and people are coming dressed up.

Sara’s Event Services

10 out of 10! Our guests were absolutely in awe of the fresh, delicious and beautiful offerings at…read moreour event. Truly a first-class experience that made our gathering very special.

From the owner: Mobile charcuterie, custom orders, pop up events, bar services, full cateringread more

Dogwood on Lake Norman

We had my son's memorial service here at the large picnic pavilion. It was wonderful! The staff are…read moreso friendly and helpful!! I would recommend this venue to anyone who would like a relaxing, quiet time with family and friends near the water on Lake Norman!

Between the mold on the ceilings and the bed bug infestations in multiple buildings, we did not…read moreenjoy our stay. We are a large group that came for a training, the "executive director" gave a seriously lack luster apology to our group in which she insinuated that those who experienced the issues may have brought the bugs, which was highly inappropriate and offensive given that the establishment has "an established protocol" and infeates in in-house machinery they use to "treat" the rooms. This is an established issue here and dont stay here or they will blame you too!

Discovery Island

4.3

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Lake Norman State Park

4.3

(65 reviews)

This place was absolutely amazing I could bit believe how…read morebig it really is. The lake is really nice. It is pricy though. There were plenty of boats on the dock that were cool. The gas on the docks in 2024 is $5.99. I can't wait to come back and fish this area one day

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

Monster Mini Golf Gastonia

What a surprise Tuesday night we had with our sons here! Emma & Cameron were awesome, friendly, and…read morehelpful! They went above & beyond to ensure that our boys had an incredible night! Plus the paintings inside are incredible, like an evening at a glow gallery! We checked out their party rooms & our sons screamed in excitement saying they can't wait to have bday parties there! Seriously, best place for kids in Gaston County! My husband & I had a blast, too!

Very fun. Something to do on a weekend with affordable priced packages. Preteens and up will…read moredefinitely love. Black Light golf course with amazing Art. Favorite character is Jawbone. Plenty of games and space. Go have fun !!

Ramsey Creek Park

(46 reviews)

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

Beatty's Ford Park

4.8

(5 reviews)

Great for picnics, family fun and boating…read more Since we moved to Denver NC from Cornelius two years ago, I've wanted to explore some of the amenities such as Parks. Never was able to find the time however. Today was my chance. Most of my time on Lake Norman and Cornelius and parts of Huntersville are right across the water from this Park. Beatty''s Ford is a very old Road that originated in Charlotte and proceeded up to the Natural Ford on the Catawba River and dates back to before the American Revolution. That disappeared when Lake Norman was filled back in the early 1960"s. Beatty's Ford Road is still there and in Huntersville after it crosses NC Hwy 73, it just ends at waters edge. Had a general idea where it was at but confirmed but pulling up a map online. Not far from where we normally have Sunday Breakfast in an area referred to as Triangle. Does not have as many amenities as some of the other Parks around Lake Norman and generally geared to Families with Children or people looking to put their boat into the water and spend a day cruising Lake Norman. Has a great jungle gym, some very nice Picnic Shelters, Hiking Trails and a goodly number of boat ramps. There is a large outdoor fireplace, and it looks like they had disk golf, but it has not been maintained. It's a relaxing place on the water. You can look down stream toward Cowan's Ford Dam and they two large structures are part of the McGuire Nuclear Plant. A little to the left of that, you are looking at neighborhood called the Peninsular and where we lived in Cornelius was on the water about a mile awsy. When the weather gets cooler, definitely going to pack up a picnic basket and spend some quite time here.

This park has a lot to offer: playground, on the lake, picnic tables, splash pad (wasn't open when…read morewe went), walking path, volleyball court among other things. My daughter enjoyed the playground. There are two play structures, one bigger than the other and a swing set. The bigger one is in need of a few repairs, which is my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. The park is also situated lake front. It has boat access and also a bench allowing for views of the lake. There also seems to be plenty of parking and plenty of covered picnic tables. Overall a great park with unique features to include in our park rotation.

Rescue Ranch

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

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The Charles Mack Citizen Center

Incredibly disappointed with my experience trying to plan a wedding here…read more They recently changed their policy to allow only one exclusive caterer unless you are willing to pay the exorbitant $500 outsourcing fee. I was a bit apprehensive about this to begin with, but I was reassured that this caterer (Bouk) was the best, both in terms of food and customer service. I wish I could say the food was good, but in two months I was never even able to schedule a tasting with them. The communication was poor and it seemed like the only time I heard from the caterer with any concrete information was after I brought my complaints to the citizen's center. I put my complaints in writing and forwarded them to the center and when I asked if we could rearrange the reservation so that we could still have our ceremony in the garden and have our reception elsewhere (so that I didn't have to cancel the whole thing), I was basically gently encouraged to cancel and "move forward with a different option." Essentially I was being told that everyone (including the supervisor) thought it would be best for me not to have any part of my wedding at the Mack Center. I couldn't believe how unwelcoming that felt. It appears that the caterer's busy schedule took precendnt over a satisfied customer...a bride-to-be no less. Although they basically gave me no options on how to resolve the situation outside of cancelling, they still processed the cancellation with the 50% rent fee. Although I realize this is the contact I signed and their standard policy, they didn't even apologize. No effort made to help. Honestly, I'm sure the Mack Center would have been a great venue. The staff was great...at the beginning. But since they have changed their policy it seems like they may be willing to jeopardize their reputation with customers to preserve their new relationship with Bouk catering. There are a lot of other wonderful venues in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas that are affordable and give you options for catering...that way, if you don't have a good experience with one, you are not blacklisted from the venue all together.

Our son was married on July 11 and the reception was held at the Charles Mack Center. This was the…read moreperfect place for the event as the facilaties are beautiful and clean and the personnel were very helpful and friendly. There was plenty of parking and access even for the elderly was easy. I would highly recommend this facility for all your events.

Green Gables Farms

(6 reviews)

Nice family place to visit. Enjoy the variety of fresh vegetables. My kids are visiting every…read moreweekend, this place is very enjoyable.

I would never recommend this venue. The owner is rude and will not accommodate anything to help…read moreelderly/people with needs if it does not conform to their specific rules. It is unbelievable. Also, having a summer wedding here is awful. It is the hottest place to have a wedding I've ever been to. They really should consider AC.

Sapphire Hills Event Center

4.5

(2 reviews)

We had on our wedding at Sapphire Hills event center on10/18/25. The venue was reasonably priced…read moreand the staff there were great to work with. They were accommodating and helpful and made sure our special day was perfect. The venue is very clean; floors shine. Big prep kitchen; lots of space for caterer and their team. Upstairs loft has lots of room and was a great space for our DJ. The owners listen to what you want in a venue and worked with us throughout our planning. We booked the venue in March for an October wedding and the venue staff kept in touch with us. There was an event the night before our morning wedding and the venue was immaculate. We were impressed; no sign of the previous event. I recommend this venue for your event. Beautiful property with great owners! Enjoy!

My cousin had her wedding her and this building is beautiful. They have plenty of parking, a…read morekitchen area, plenty of bathrooms, two levels and a beautiful staircase. They take care of everything! Setup, break down and they have an option to add on a cater and DJ! The inside is small but the building is beautiful.

The Brawley Estate

4.0

The perfect venue! We had our wedding here on September 30th, 2023. The staff go above and beyond…read moreto make your day just how you want it. David, Traci and Janet are amazing. Their onsite caterer LaTeaDas has the best food! Everyone complimented on how amazing their food was. If I could do my wedding again I would 100% come back to the Brawley Estate.

This venue is beautiful and the management is great. We had our daughter's wedding here and…read moreeverything went smoothly and professionally. The onsite caterer serves delicious food. Everything was set up exactly as we requested. I don't get he negative comment by another reviewer about the acoustics. Our DJ was able to have our guests on the dance floor all night! The serving staff was courteous and professional. If you are in the Charlotte area and need to host an event...look no further!

The Lumen House

3.8

Our daughter had her wedding and reception at the Lumen House in North Carolina. It is a beautiful…read morestunning place. The staff and wedding coordinator were professional and amazing. Highly recommend this venue.

We had our wedding here and it was the most incredible experience. In the months leading up, the…read morevenue was super responsive, answered all my questions and helped me as I planned. On the wedding day, Izzy (the venue rep) was there at 10am right when we arrived. She made sure everything was setup perfectly. She worked with our coordinator and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of. It was the most perfect day and i would rebook them every time if i had to do it over again.

Liora Provisions

(2 reviews)

Absolutely blown away by this luxury picnic experience! From the moment we arrived, every detail…read morewas flawlessly executed. The setup was stunning -- beautifully styled, immaculate, and Instagram-worthy. The team was professional, punctual, and so accommodating. They truly went above and beyond to make the experience feel special and personalize

Such a creative and refreshing business! Their picnic setups are absolutely beautiful, with lots of…read morethemes and options to choose from so every event feels unique. The team is professional, friendly, and very accommodating, making the whole process easy and enjoyable. You can tell they put a lot of care into the details, and it really shows in the final setup. Highly recommend keeping them in mind for date nights, birthdays, or any special occasion--you won't be disappointed!

Carrigan Farms

(78 reviews)

Swim area only: I drove an hour to see if this is something I'd want to do with my grandkids when…read morethey visit. Glad I did. First it's much smaller than I expected. I've swam in quarry's 20x bigger easily. This was MAYBE the size of a 50 meter pool ( Olympic). 2 places to jump in, there was no swing into the water, no zip line. No diving boards. No rock or beach area at water level. A small platform in the middle. Overall just not impressive at all. I can see why they have a 10-3 and 3:45 to close swim splits as it's so small it would become very crowded. I can see it would be a good place for locals to take a dip but at $30 plus you have to buy all food drinks there. Bathrooms were clean. Overall not a great experience

This is for the Open Swim area: It's pretty easy to do and find online that you need reservations…read moreand a waiver for each person. I would recommend the 3:45pm to sunset option if you are going in the summer time. The whole grassy area and patio is in the shade which was so nice. The life guards are friendly and we were able to try all the jumps around the area. 30$ per person, including the 5$ reservation fee. It's cash only once you're there, so plan ahead. When we arrived, we also got a 5$ coupon for the restaurant so technically it's like 25$ a person if you end up buying food. The food was reasonably priced and was good quality. They have beer on tap too that was 6$ for about a 12oz. Lots of areas to jump off and space to swim around without it being too crowded. You'll have to do a swim test which is really easy. You jump in, swim to the platform, tread water for 1min, and then swim to the exit ladder.

Party Perfect by Amanda

What a fantastic experience! I had a 60th surprise party for my husband. I found Amanda on Facebook…read morein search of a balloons for marquis letters. What she came up with was mind blowing to say the least! Not only that but she noticed our centerpieces & the venue's fireplace needed some TLC the day of the event and finished them off to perfection (at no charge). She was thorough, friendly and totally affordable. The excellent work will speak for itself! I highly recommend her and will absolutely use her again!

Chickadee Hill Farms

Chickadee is absolutely amazing! The venue is incredible from the beautiful chapel to the cozy…read morereception barn to the unique silo bar. Everything at chickadee is thoughtfully curated into a beautiful venue. They work to include your goals into the wedding day including lavender fields, a beautiful tree, and pony for pictures. At Chickadee you have full control to make your big day truly yours. But the real magic of Chickadee is the staff! Mandy is the "Royal Event Coordinator" and is truly a magician. She has tons of wedding experience from every perspective and knows how to run a tight ship while also making things fun for everyone. Our guests and vendors absolutely loved working with her and her staff. They made the whole wedding go off without a hitch! I cannot recommend her and Chickadee enough!

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