Shout out to Robert for turning our day around! He quickly resolved what could have been a…read moredisappointing situation and provided top tier customer service. He was attentive, friendly, and truly made our visit enjoyable. Because of Robert alone, we will definitely be coming back. My toddler had a great time!

Kids loved it, room to move, many different activities, great snack bar/grill, friendly staffread more

We hopped around the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area starting at Lapin Bleu, then heading to The Baxter,…read moreand wrapping up with dinner at Tesoro. It was a really laid-back night. The Baxter had a solid beer selection, though the game selection felt a bit limited compared to other barcades. We mostly stuck to pinball, then played a few rounds of pool (the table could use a little TLC). Overall, it was a fun stop and worth checking out, even if it wouldn't be my first pick for a barcade.

I came here with friends and had a really good time! I wish they had a wider selection of games,…read morebut the selection isn't bad by any means. They have pool, Pac-Man, fighting games, pinball, and more. I went late on a Friday or Saturday night, and it was relatively busy, but not too much to the point where I had to wait for games which was nice!

The Carrboro Music Festival takes place one day every September. The have several 'venues' (parking…read morelots, lawns, and more traditional stages like the Cradle) set up around downtown Carrboro. There's a festival map that indicates where each of the soundstages are and gives playing times of the scheduled performances. They really do a great job of representing the many varieties of music that thrive in our local scene -- rock, blues, jazz, folk, celtic, bluegrass, :new:grass, indie power pop, etc. As street fairs go, this one seems a little less organized (could definitely do with some food and drink vendors). Bring blankets or tote-able chairs if you plan on spending the day, so you have some comfortable seating!

The Carrboro Music Festival makes maximum use of so many great venues in Carrboro like Cat's…read moreCradle, Open Eye, The Station, and Southern Rail and Armadillo Grill just to name a few.....During the festival, a host of great musical groups come out and perform and they cover a wide range of styles of music ranging from Jazz to Blues to Latin to Rock and all kinds of styles in between......This year, they didn't even let a little rain stop it from being a great party and I always enjoy MCing it.....Definitely worth putting on your calendar every year during the month of September...

Little Gem is such a little gem! Tucked away behind The Pig and beside Chapel Chill ice cream,…read moreLittle Gem is an unassuming cocktail bar (with beer on tap!) that hits you with a fine vibe the moment you walk in. There is purple furniture throughout with candles lit at each table, and soft seats near the courtyard entrance. We had an obscure and tasteful Black Sabbath song playing, which we learned was playing on vinyl from the record player on the back wall. The mixologist, Doug, who's just all sorts of awesome, later physically swapped out the record for a Beach Boys LP that had literally zero Beach Boys songs that I'd ever heard. It was rad. The cocktails were phenomenal, aromatic, and balanced. The menu has them split out into "Originals" (cocktails they invented), "Covers" (cocktails, that other famous bartenders invented), and "Remixes" (Little Gem's spin on existing cocktails). The music theme was on point. We also ordered some marinated feta and white bean dip that came from Beau's Catering (in the same courtyard), where Paul Finn (the owner of Little Gem) is the Beverage Director. I highly recommend the dip, it blew our minds. Do yourself a favor and go check out Little Gem. Maybe a mini date night or pop in while you're waiting for your order from The Pig or your kids are getting ice cream next door. And while you're there, take a moment to appreciate the music playing straight from the record player. It's such a vibe.

Little Gem is the best cocktail bar in Chapel Hill. The cocktail list is always interesting and…read morealways seasonal and updated. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. The vibe is chill. It's a great place to grab a drink after work or gather with friends and neighbors to toast the end of another week. A real treasure and an absolute must visit!

Always a fun interactive experience when you visit Kidzu. They have lots of places to explore and a…read moregreat craft room. Today we are a 3D dinosaur and cute puppets. They are expanding and will have a new location in a few years. This is always a fun afternoon.

As a family new to the area, we were on a mission to find kid-friendly spots that could help my…read morelittle ones burn off their endless energy (because let's be honest, parents understand the struggle! ). This place is like a magical wonderland for kids! They have the largest art room I've ever seen--seriously, it's big enough to host a small art heist! And guess what? Everything in there is free to use with the cost of admission! I felt like I hit the jackpot! Plus, there's a rock climbing wall, which is a nice touch. Nothing says "family fun" like watching your kids scale a wall while you sip your coffee and contemplate your life choices! The place is decked out with fun artwork and quirky characters that make it feel like a playground straight out of a storybook. And they even have a treehouse! I half-expected to find a squirrel in a top hat serving snacks up there! Located in a shopping plaza, this spot is perfect for hitting up before or after errands. Who knew you could combine grocery shopping with a mini adventure? I highly recommend taking your kiddos here for a day filled with fun and laughter. It's a win-win for parents and kids alike--because a tired child is a happy child!

Great bartenders. Very knowledgeable and service is quick and friendly. Always a fun place to hang…read moreout, get a drink, and play games to feel like a kid again. They have both classic and new games so there's something for everyone. Great for individuals and groups. The food was a miss tonight. Pizza and dips were fair, not as good as in the past.

Still a super fun place. A little expensive. But it's perfect to sit and drink beer while watching…read moreour nephew play high school baseball. My favorite pizza is the stoner. My husband's is the meat lovers. Great mix of beers on tap and mixed drinks

This is a cool spot for live djs and music. It's kind of hidden, dark, covered with stickers, art,…read moreand vintage stuff, the way I like it. I think it's for a younger, more underground-savvy crowd. If you just want basic top 40, go elsewhere. I saw some local hiphop acts perform live. I knew none of them, but it was a good time. Sound system and subwoofers are powerful, fyi. Plenty of bass. Full bar, but indie, so don't expect every brand of everything. It seems they close once the live performances are over, even if that is 12am rather than 2am. Understandable, as it's an event-focused space, not just a bar. The one thing I saw here that I've never seen before, is that many of the live hiphop acts were singing/rapping over music that already had singing/rapping in it. Idk if they were rapping over other people's tracks, and that's just a Thing People Do that I didn't know about, or if they were rapping over their own tracks. But I would just think that as a young local performer, you'd want to sing or rap over instrumental tracks so we can hear You and You alone.

More than anywhere else in the area, this venue makes bold, daring choices to bring in a diverse…read moremix of talented musical acts. And the atmosphere is very relaxed... reminds me of going to an unimaginably good old-school 'basement-show' where all the bands sound great, everyone else is cool, and the keg never runs dry. Sure, not every show will appeal to every taste (for example, I avoid their occasional D.J. dance party nights). My advice is to check their website or the Independent (which often selects shows at the Nightlight as one of their weekly 'picks') and read the description. If it sounds intriguing, make your way down the little alley next to Fuse restaurant and check it out. And if you like what you hear, buy the CD (bands need love).

This specific visit was for a Creative Mornings event. Local artist, Eliza Redmann, told her story…read moreand it was inspiring! After the talk we were able to walk around the galleries! It's just a beautiful space overall! They have a paid parking lot dedicated for the building.

I love the Nasha. I've never really wanted to eat there, but I love all of their art exhibits…read moreindoor and out. This is a perfect place to take kids to know how to keep their hands to themselves... They like to have events keep your eyes peeled for them. Those are fun too!