I've been to Waxhaw 4 times now. This past visit was the first time I had been able to visit the…read moreMuseum of the Waxhaws. They seem to be open only two days a week and for a while I think it was just simply closed. But it was open this past weekend so my family and I went. Little did we know that they were having a living history event. We pulled in and saw people in costumes from different eras. It turned out to be really cool. We got to see the museum plus weapons demonstrations, cooking demonstrations in an historic cabin and more. It was a lot of fun. Plus there was the chance to learn a bit about the history of the region. From pre-colonial native history to revolutionary war era and beyond. It was fascinating.

I went here for my great great brothers sisters grandmas dads great great moms birthday and let me…read moretell you.... This place STANK!! There was poop on the walls in the bathroom, there was dirt all over the floor, the mean lady at the counter said my great great brothers sisters grandmas dads great great mom couldn't bring her wheel chair in. I will NEVER go here again, full of racism.

The 2017 Charlotte Food Fight did not disappoint. Another great event at Stumptown Park…read more I arrived right at 3:00 when the event kicked off and the crowds were already lined up in front of food trucks, which was great to see. This year there was a larger group of trucks, which I was happy to see. The secret ingredient this year was coffee! So each truck had to have one item featuring coffee, which made it very interesting. Fresh Med by far highlighted the coffee within their lamb and cous cous dish, amazing! I had the ability to taste several other trucks options and will say King of Pops had a great coffee popsicle! Overall, love the food, entertainment and beer selections from D9 Brewing. Definitely looking forward to 2018..what will the secret ingredient be???

Five stars for a well organized event with a superior turnout. A dozen or so food trucks, neatly…read morecircled in the parking lot of Stumptown Park. All sorts of foods, from sandwiches to hot dogs to fried potatoes. Each of the food trucks had a Food Fight special and you were expected to try the special and then vote. Sadly, I only managed to eat six different specials (hey, I tried!) including Wings and Chips from Wingz on Wheelz, a Dirty South Bowl from New Wrap Order, a dog from JJ's Hot Dogs, a Half Italian from What Goes Round and then some tasty Chicken Thighs from Tiger Yakitori. Oh, and three beers from D9. Music was quite good. The first gal I heard was okay, but the Charlotte School of Rock kids were awesome. That dark haired girl rocked it with Helter Skelter, but it just seems like an odd choice from a teenager. Bassist was spot on. Maybe some more seating would have helped, but it is a park. I just forgot to bring my lawn chair. So I "accidentally" ran into the Yelp table and borrowed a corner, socializing with our lovely CM Nikki and Kate T. and Christi K.

Sabrina was really welcoming and friendly…read more My grandson and I visited and immediately felt at ease and were given super attention. You can choose which piece to paint - various prices to suit both my grandson and also more ambitious adults. I have already recommended the studio for team building sessions and date nights to friends. My grandson and I had a lot of fun and made a memory here with Sabrina's help... you can't put a price on that

Brought the kids here for a crafting activity. They had a blast! They picked out their plates and…read moremugs to paint, picked out their colors and had a great time designing their pieces. The workers were super helpful explaining everything and bringing us our paints. It's takes 10-12 days for the art to be ready to pick up so keep that in mind in your planning. They had plenty of holiday and seasonal options in case you're looking for a special gift for a Mother's Day or Father's Day gift/activity. The pottery prices we 20$ and up but they didn't charge studio time by the hour like I've seen other places do, which is great if you have smaller kids. Great activity!

Great wine and experience. It's a nice lil family owned spot and it felt very welcoming. Would…read moredefinitely go back and look forward to experiencing one of the treehouses. Date Night was my favorite wine and the winearita was delicious

This vineyard is a vibe. Great outdoor seating. Great prices for the bottles. They sell cheese and…read morecrackers. Affordable prices. The staff were knowledgeable but could have been more personable. Parking lot is made of gravel so be mindful of the shoes you wear.

As someone who almost got their degree in Linguistics, this is like an archaeological museum of the…read morewritten word and was such an incredibly pleasant surprise! Honestly, the caliber of content was fantastic and on par with the type of museum you would expect to find in a big metropolis. They do an excellent job of densely populating the small space with great displays and exhibits, each dedicated to a specific theme that is either historically/geographically based. Even though there is a lot of information to absorb, they do a wonderful job of making each section flow into one another and making sure each one is respectively distinct and specifically informational. I love the little quiz boxes they have spaced around to test your knowledge of how well you've been paying attention! There are also great pamphletsto give greater contextual information for certain displays. The 10min intro film to the Museum of the Alphabet is a must! You learn about the museum's origins and purpose and it gives you an idea of what to expect on your tour. It is a Christian-based foundation/mission, but as someone who is agnostic, I did not feel it was overtly religious at all, which I appreciated. They incorporate various relevant religions into the history and importance of certain languages, as well, and do an excellent job of perspective. I spent over an hour exploring this place and was just wowed with the massive history of the written word and the work a lot of these people do to preserve many oral-only languages of indigenous peoples who do not have a written language from becoming extinct from anthropological history! It's incredible how alphabets are still being created today. The Alphabet Tree at the entrance is so intricate and informative and traces back each language group to their origins, like ancestral genetics of languages; I was really fascinated by this one! Definitely worth checking out if you are in or near Waxhaw. It's also a great little quicktrip at 40mins or less drive from Charlotte and close enough to downtown Waxhaw to shop, eat, drink before or after. If you are a nerd (like me) and/or have an interest in linguistics, you will instantly be in heaven here. If you are just mildly curious, you will leave with a newfound and deep-seated appreciation for the written word! The staff here are great and super helpful, especially if you have any questions or need better/more in depth explanations for all or any of the exhibits. There is no admission charge, but a donation is highly encouraged with a jar by the registration logbook. Even if you donate just $5, you will easily get more than your money's worth.

I rarely give a five star rating, but in this case the Alphabet Museum is most likely the best of…read moreclass. It is simply amazingly detailed, and tied into the work that JAARS does, really stands out as something special. We have been here on at least three previous occasions, leaving with the feeling that is was just too much and we did not really understand what it was about. This visit we asked for a guide or guided tour so that our 11 year old granddaughter would appreciate it. This was the way to go, and we are so happy that we arranged for the guide. Arriving, early, we were met, saw a film on JAARS and were taken on a tour. For a small building they sure pack in a lot of displays, items and information. Am sorry that I do not remember our guide but she had done work in New Guinea and her two husbands, one deceased, were part of JAARS. So with our missionary, linguist-talented guide we spend at least two hours taking in the displays. Why a guide is important is that she gives meaning to what you are looking at as well as how it relates to JAARS. My wife and I were simply blown away, we know understood how it all pulled together and will be returning to further explore the displays. In essence, JAARS is an organization of pilots, linguists, cultural anthropologists and other supporting people who find and travel to isolated tribes around the world that do not have a written language. Tribes, traditionally, use oral history to record events and the tribe's story. JAARS linguists live with these peoples, listening to them talk and figuring out what words they use, along with how they are pronounced. Then they craft an alphabet for that language and create a dictionary. Ultimately, as this is a Christian-based organization, they translate the Bible into their language, teaching the people how to read their now written language while learning about the Bible. Fascinating! The displays are, in effect, history reports of various language groups and JAARS encounter with them. Artifacts, the language, photos bring their mission alive. Arrange a tour. Once you have an understanding of the displays, you will be back, better equipped to learn more. A must for children in school and for your adult friends and visitors.

We visited Sports Connection on 12/31/24, and it's an amazing place to take kids when they're out…read moreof school! They offer so many activities: * Laser Tag * Bowling * Arcade Games * Jump-N-Play * Esports Gaming Center (Roblox, Minecraft, and more) * Sky Trail Ropes Course * Spin Zone Bumper Cars * Rock Climbing For parents, they also have beer, wine, and concession-style food. The staff, mostly young adults or late teens, were friendly, attentive, and did a great job ensuring everything ran smoothly. There's even a dedicated pickleball area, which adds a unique touch to the facility. This place truly has something for everyone, and my kids and I had a blast. Highly recommend for family fun days or group outings!

Great experience for kids! We did the deal for kids bowl free, you only pay for shoes in the summer…read moreon certain days. They have several bounce houses, which is an extra fee and worth it. They also have an arcade and the games are great.

This place is an absolute gem! A hidden oasis in the countryside. A friend of mine who lives down…read morethe road brought me here on a beautiful day, and I had the absolute best time. The wine is good, the people are friendly, and time just seems to carelessly go by. The owners are really nice and informational about their products. The place is beautiful and the inside is well decorated. I look forward to coming back one day. Until then, thank you and all the best!!

Family owned and run vineyard off the beaten path that is a must-see. We did a tasting for $12 and…read morewere able to sample all 9 wines! The owners behind the bar take time to explain each wine and share their story. I enjoy a nice glass of wine but usually pick a sweeter Moscato type wine, but I liked every single one of their wines. Normally, I found dry to tart, but these dry wines had such delicious, crisp flavors, I loved them. My personal favorite was the blackberry wine with Sanctuary a close second. In short, no matter what wine you get, you can't go wrong. This is a beautiful property. You can sit in a rocking chair and look out to the vineyard, the screened in porch, or grab a seat in the tasting room.

This art gallery is absolutely beautiful with some amazing art pieces. The staff I encountered was…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable, explaining the pieces of work I was looking at as well as telling me abt the artist. I took a moment to sit, enjoy a mimosa and relax admiring the art. It was a vibe for sure.

Nice gallery and some beautiful pieces. They did have many photos but I think they just have a…read morephoto show. I think. Of the actual pieces that were painted, they were very nice. The staff were super nice