So there we were, headed to Castles N' Coasters a wholesome amusement park in the desert... a place…read morefor families, laughter, and apparently, poor decision-making. Now my buddy this man reaches into his pocket and pulls out what I can only describe as a historical artifact. I'm talking a doobie so big it looked like Bob Marley himself rolled it during a greatest hits tour. I said, "Absolutely not. I am a grown man. I got responsibilities. I got a mortgage. I got snacks at home I haven't even finished yet." That didn't matter. Next thing I know, windows are up, car turns into a Dutch oven of bad decisions, and now I'm just along for the ride literally and spiritually. Somewhere between "this is a bad idea" and "why is everything funny," I lost control of the evening. We pull into the park around that magical time you know, that in-between hour... not quite day, not quite night... like God dimmed the lights and said, "Alright boys, let's see what happens." The whole place is glowing neon lights, arcade buzz, roller coasters rattling in the distance. Felt like walking into a carnival dream... or maybe a fever dream. Jury's still out. Now here's the thing about this place it's been around since the late '70s, sitting right there in Phoenix like a desert time capsule of fun. You got four roller coasters, including the Desert Storm, which sounds fun until you're on it reconsidering every life choice that led you there. Then there's the Patriot wooden, loud, and about as gentle as a bar fight. And somehow... SOMEHOW... we thought tequila beforehand was a good idea. So now we're buzzed, slightly baked against our will, and wandering this park like three philosophers who lost their notes. We're laughing at everything. Nothing's funny but everything's hilarious. A trash can? Comedy gold. A churro? Best thing I've ever eaten in my life. A child running past me? I'm emotionally invested in his journey. But I'll give credit where it's due the park itself? Clean. Staff's friendly. Nobody's judging three grown men giggling like idiots. It's got that old-school charm too arcades, mini golf, rides, the whole deal. You can bring a family here... or whatever version of a situation we were. Now the rides... oh, the rides. Let me tell you something nothing will make you rediscover fear like being slightly out of your mind on a roller coaster you thought you could handle. I got scared... not once... not twice... but a few times. The kind of scared where you start making promises to God you don't intend to keep. "I'll be a better man if I survive this drop..." Didn't mean a word of it. By the end of the night, we had the munchies, the laughs, and just enough dignity left to get back to the car without needing a group meeting. For a couple hours, though? We were kids again. No responsibilities. No stress. Just lights, noise, and pure, ridiculous fun. So yeah Castles N' Coasters might be a family amusement park... but under the right or completely wrong circumstances, it turns into one hell of a story. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just... maybe crack a window on the way there.

There's a couple machines upstairs that "ate our money". It's a play card with credits, but there…read moreare a couple times the games didn't let us play or credit us for a game. Also, the Simpsons machine doesn't let you play Lisa. it picks Bart if you select Lisa's button. Another machine is Zoltar downstairs. He only talks, but does not spit out a souvenir ticket. That one actually did eat my dollar. I guess it made up for it because a couple people abandoned their games downstairs in the middle, so the bf and I played for "free". It was on someone else's dime, but I guess that counts, too. We got nachos and drinks from the snack bar. Service was quick. As with any family fun event center, food was a bit overpriced. The female bathroom was nasty. I don't know how often they clean them, but there was paper all over the stall floor. The faucets had a lot of buildup on them. Both the male and female restrooms smelled funky. I didn't play at the putt putt section, but one day I'll be back to do that. Overall, a good arcade/food experience. I'd recommend this place to people. I cannot comment on any of the rides/attractions besides the arcade.

As Jew in the Isreal army, I visited America for first time week last. Handsome young man named…read moreMatt helped me buy first kart but i end up buying six more. Good deal, he promise me play Mario Kart together if I do. i crash into small child and they go hospital but still fun. Next time I in America, I visit again.

I wanted to get into karting so I visited Innovative Karting. I talked to Curtis about my plans…read more He explained the best and most economical way to proceed with this sport. What he told me was something I didn't want to hear, but something I NEEDED to hear. I was going about it all wrong. He is a real straight shooter, not trying to sell you things you don't need. He was super friendly and easy to talk to, even about questions he probably answered millions of times. His shop and floor space were neat and clean. I will continue to use Innovative, as apposed to buying on-line. We need to support owners like Curtis. You rock.

Derby days was such a fun event! The Woodford reserve day club is shaded (thank god) and had the…read morebest DJ playing some music in between each race. They also had vendors inside, a bar and race betting machines. One thing I learned was to reserve tables in advance. I also arrived early when the doors opened so it was easy to find a non reserved spot. What's cool about this venue is we are right by the finish line tracks. You get to see the horses the entire time but the best zone is watching at the finish lines. Drinks for a seltzer were -$12 and a cocktail was ~$14. Overall a fun experience!

I checked out Woodford Reserve Derby DayClub for the Kentucky Derby. Doors opened at 11:00 and I…read morearrived a little after that. This is a special section of Turf Paradise for the event. There's a large tent with VIP seating, vendors, and bars. There's another outdoor area with reserved tables and live music. And there were two food trucks (a BBQ joint and a grilled cheese spot). Here's the good and the bad: (1) The large tent is supposed to be VIP but there's grass and dirt accompanied by overpriced drinks; (2) You can view the live races from this area; (3) there was a Stella Artois stand that was giving out free samples and a personalized engraved Stella glass; (4) You can go to the other parts of the venue but you can't bring alcohol to the other parts (meaning you have to finish it before you go to other sections); (5) There are no bathrooms. So, not worth the price of admission in my mind. The coolest part of an event like this is seeing how everyone dresses up, especially the women with their elaborate hats and sun dresses. I'd go with general admission, though. Those areas have lower priced drinks, too.

I loved the festival this year especially as they added a bunch of dances from the kids as well…read more It's so great to see the younger generation keep the traditions and stories and dances alive. We will be able to watch and remember these stories for years to come. That was worth everything this year. Plus the food is delicious. And I love the dance troupes and their costumes for each region. I have been coming for years, and I will be going for years to come. It's a wonderful festival!

Neither my wife nor I are Polish at all. That being said, the Arizona Polish Festival is an event…read morewe look forward to every year. The music, the food, and the culture are amazing each time we go. Parking is pretty easy - just find a spot not blocking a driveway in the neighborhood or park at a designated place and ride a shuttle to the church. The main stage is terrific for the musical numbers, and we love the variety of the troupes that come to perform here. Saturdays are typically 10AM-8PM and Sundays are a bit shorter from 10AM-4PM. There is a raffle for numerous prizes and tickets are on sale all day Saturday and Sunday usually until 2 or 2:15 when the drawings happen. We usually buy several raffle tickets but have not been lucky enough to win any of the prizes yet. One favorite part of the annual festival is the combination plate which you can get by paying for food tickets and exchanging those for delicious food. Sausage, cabbage roll, pirogis, and a potato pancake? Yes please. So good. The dates for the festival change each year based on when Lent and Easter are each year. Next year, the festival takes place on April 10-11, 2027. Mark your calendars now.

We really enjoyed our sunset tour. It was a great experience driving an ATV through the desert and…read moresteep trails. Our tour guide Frank was thorough with the safety explanations and leading us on the trial. We had many opportunities to explore the area and stop for photos. He answered our questions and provided a wealth of local information.

Frankie far exceeded any and all expectations we had for this tour. He showed us so much and even…read morestopped and taught us about a scary tarantula!! Highly, highly recommend going!! Whether you live in Phoenix or were visiting family like us, Everyone will have fun and even learn something new :)

We've been getting our chicken layer pellet, scratch grain and starter for almost a year now…read more Prices are decent and customer service is fabulous. They load it for you.

Very nice lady at the front very helpful and just nice in general! Great hay that we got from…read morethem!! And they had a lot of things !! A very nice experience we will be back:)

I've gotta agree with the poor reviews. My wife and I went on a Saturday around lunch…read more Two years ago we were in Manhattan for their San Gennaro festival. I didn't go in expecting this to compare but I was surprised at the stark contrast. I was expensive! Even with the coupon it was $12 to get in. $9 for a poor sausage and pepper sandwich (we didn't finish it). $10 for two beers. The way I look at it I paid $31 to get dusty and realize I was in the wrong place. Shoulda spent it on boxing a trifecta! The one diamond was the old sweet Italian man that was wandering around the food court singing. He didn't sing to us but we chatted with him for a minute. Boy he had the sweetest smile. Reminded me of my Pop pop. I'm would never go on a carnie ride, I guess I am just chicken, so I came here for the Italian experience and food. I always feel badly for the animals too. There is zero "Italian experience" to be had and unfortunately it looks like we just picked a bad vendor. I saw some people carrying around some great looking food. Then again, our sausage and peppers LOOKED great. The singer when I was there was laughably bad. Khaki docker pants, white sneakers, black shirt, and a voice that fit only a mother could love. Looked like a Seinfeld outfit from the 90's. Sounds like some other people got to enjoy some better acts. He wasn't one of the "headliners". A big part of the turn off was the dirt lot the event was held on. I try to go to a lot of festivals, I really like browsing around, but this one just fell flat. A different location might bring a tiny bit of much needed class to this event. Good thing that Turf Paradise is a short walk away. Had fun there!

Very dirty! Very expensive! But my 4 yr old son was in heaven :) They have a great selection of…read moreMediterranean food from traditional lasagna and meatballs to gyros and fried figs. There are lots of rides for the kids & adults, all the traditional carnival games, and decent live music. Be sure to bring lots of cash, a good amount of patience for the crowds, and wear closed toed shoes! This place is a dirt bowl and very dusty, I couldn't believe the state of my sandals at the end of the day!

Closes @1600 but doors are locked and everything pulled off the street @1540 when they say they…read moreclose @1600 they are gone don't bother coming in @1600 I came in 1540 and was turned away and said come back the next day that they were closed and no one was going to help. So idk if the hours need to be changed or get better staff who actually close when the store says it should be closed

This rental process was so easy thanks to GoGo and especially Stacie! I'm not going to lie it was a…read morelittle more expensive than the other quotes we got, but the service and security we felt with Stacie was WAY worth it! This was our first time with an RV and she took a lot of care in explaining things and was available for all questions and calls before and after our pick up. We felt safe going with GoGo and had a great time! Thank you!