I grew up in the 90's going to this park. I've made many great childhood memories at this…read moreparticular park. It has changed a lot through the years. The park is a lot cleaner than what I remember as a child. I love how the trails connects to the park (vice-versa). The track has been fixed and is better than before. Very nice park overall!

This park comes close to having it all. 4 play areas for kids and a one mile loop for exercise…read morearound the play areas. It's also connected to the beautiful Morganton Greenway. It also has a restroom facility. Bumped one star as the play areas need a little more mulch for safety.

As a major Hunger Games nerd vacationing a couple hours away, I knew I had to make the day trip out…read morehere. This destination has been on my bucket list. I absolutely loved seeing the filming spots, I even bought a t-shirt to remember this day! Talking to one of the employees, he said most of their visitors are Hunger Games fans. While I give this spot 5 stars for checking the "once in a lifetime" box, I really wish they would preserve this place a bit more. Katniss' house (building #16) was home to miscellaneous christmas decorations, random tools, and a birds nest. Also, it was so dark in there we had to get a flashlight out of our car. Genuinely, I would have loved to see this house as a close to movie accurate as possible, or even decorated with photos from the film featuring the location. I think this house would have been awesome as a mini museum (with replicated furniture, not actual movie pieces of course). I think this would bring in a lot of fans and spark up a lot of social media tourism with the new movie coming out. Now is the time! Again, absolutely awesome to see for any Hunger Games fan.

I visited with my partner 2 years ago and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was Donovan and he…read moreshowed us all around "District 12" from the Hunger Games movies, which was a delight. I definitely recommend this unusual but charming destination!

This is not so much a park as just a nice lighted softball field with bleachers and a permanent…read morestructure that houses rest rooms and a concession stand. There are also some batting cages and pitching warm-up areas. There is quite a lot of parking around the sides and back of the field. [Review 14536 overall, 34 of 2021, number 2777 in North Carolina.]

My husband and I stayed here on a road trip up the East Coast. The home is beautiful, and our room…read morewas charming, clean, and comfortable. The hosts are very kind and have thought of every detail. Breakfast (pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee, etc.) was tasty. We'll definitely stay here again if/when we're in the Statesville area, and we highly recommend this place to others.

The Inn on Front Street was amazing. We chose to stay in the Carriage house and were met with…read moredelicious chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of bubbly. The space was clean, well stocked with a few drinks and snacks one might need. And was super cozy. For breakfast each day began with some fruit and then the rest of the breakfast meal was so delicious I forgot to take a picture! They make a very balanced breakfast and used a variety of proteins and have plenty of juice and coffee available. As far as the experience. Mike and Jerilyn were absolutely fantastic. They were a joy to talk to and were quick to get us anything we needed. They even gifted us a mug to commemorate our stay for our mini honeymoon.

Adjacent to but separate from the larger Lakewood Park, this recreational area is all about playing…read morehorseshoes. Sadly, you can't really horseshoe by yourself so I couldn't enjoy. The park features more than a dozen horseshoe pitches and abuts the Interstate. There is parking available and several sets of bleachers for spectators. A small picnic shelter has a couple of picnic tables and a grill area. In 1983, the park was named after local citizen Jack Henderson Springer (1917-1991) who was active in local civics and youth programs. This park has been host to the World Horseshoe Tournament in 1979 and 1983. [Review 14628 overall, 128 of 2021, number 2807 in North Carolina.]

My children love the studio. We have been with this company since it opened. My children feel very…read moresafe at the studio and love the owners. The Dance Factory is like one big family. We love each other and work together to help one another. The kids have a wonderful time learning new dances. We have been so fortunate to be a part of this studio where we get to perform and compete. It is a wonderful place!

The Dance Factory of Morganton is Burke County's newest dance studio that offers many genres of…read moredance to meet everyone's need. We started at with this studio before it was even open. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about their love for dance and are eager to share this with the students. The Hensley's are the kindest people and offer many different discounts and a flexible schedule to meet your needs. I am looking forward to many years with the Hensley's and The Dance Factory of Morganton.

Silver Creek Golf Club - A Hidden Treasure in the Foothills…read more I spent the last 4 days playing at Silver Creek while hosting and annual Ryder Cup event. If this course was in Charlotte, I would definitely be a member. It's a course you can play everyday and it doesn't feel the same. Below is a full review and I highly recommend you give it try. Nestled in the heart of Morganton, North Carolina, Silver Creek Golf Club offers a complete golfing experience that rivals some of the best-known courses in the region, yet still maintains its welcoming, community-focused charm. Course Layout & Playing Experience The course is beautiful, with a thoughtful and strategic layout. Silver Creek strikes that rare balance--challenging enough to test low handicaps, but fair and forgiving enough that mid- and high-handicap players walk off the 18th with a smile. The variety in hole design ensures that no two shots feel repetitive, and there's a natural flow to the round that golfers will appreciate. Conditioning & Pace of Play Course conditions are superb. The fairways roll true and set up scoring opportunities, while the greens are nothing short of excellent--quick enough to be exciting, but never unfair. Be aware of some of the down hill down grains putts though. They are so quick. The greens hold well, run smooth, and consistently reward a confident stroke. Silver Creek's commitment to 10-minute tee times is a game-changer. It allows for an unhurried pace of play, and my four consecutive rounds all finished in just about four hours--unheard on the weekends at the public courses where near my home. Scenery & Setting The mountain views are simply spectacular. From elevated tees and open fairways, you catch sweeping glimpses of the Blue Ridge that frame your round with natural beauty. Those views alone make any downtime an experience, giving Silver Creek an atmosphere that's as memorable as the golf itself. Hospitality & Amenities Equally impressive is the people. The staff embodies southern hospitality--warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure each golfer has the best possible day. After the round, Papa's Grill is the perfect capstone. The food is superb--well beyond what you'd expect at a golf course restaurant. Whether it's a hearty burger, fresh-made sandwiches, or daily specials, everything is served with the same attention to quality that you find out on the course. Final Verdict Silver Creek Golf Club isn't just a place to play--it's a place to return to, time and again. With a challenging but fair layout, exceptional conditioning, stunning mountain views, a staff that makes you feel like family, and a restaurant that could stand alone on its own reputation, Silver Creek has carved out a well-deserved spot among North Carolina's most enjoyable golfing destinations.

We went in mid July and the course was in great shape. I will say, my wife and I are beginner/…read moremediocre golfers, on a good day, and this course was challenging. It has A LOT of hills and valleys. If you struggle keeping the ball on the fairway, I might recommend practicing a little more before attacking this course. However, if you bring a lot of extra balls, you'll be in good shape. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Awesome DJ with great lighting and setup. Would recommend for any event!read more

My husband and I found Dj Bones, Jimi, very early in our planning process and when we reached out…read moreto we really enjoyed our phone call with him. He seemed to have good energy and listened to all our wants and needs. We continued to talk with him through the whole planning process and really thought we were all on the same page and Jimi was a great match. Two days before the wedding he called us and we finalized all of our requests. We were also then informed that there was an issue with our slideshow. I had to make this slideshow myself, which was fine but it took time and work on top of everything else, and I was told by Jimi he had been at our venue a few times and how he would be able to project a show for us for $200 extra dollars. Two days before he told us he didn't realize he couldn't fit his screen in our venue and instead of a projector screen or even a large TV. The slideshow was played on a small screen/maybe a 26 inch TV, he just lifted up real high in the air. It was the last of my worries at this point in the process but if I would have known I would never have paid $200 for a tacky set-up. Come the day of the wedding, we were completely blindsided by what we got. It started when Jimi injured himself during set-up, we all were very concerned for him but right off we could tell it put him in a bad mood. Then at the ceremony Jimi and his wife, who works as his partner, did not mic up my husband, the microphone was dead. The ceremony was supposed to be recorded, it was even included in the price for everything. Then to deal with the situation they went to my husband in the middle of all the chaos of pictures, the ceremony and nerves to tell him about it. Instead of going to anyone else, like a parent or the planner. They got very emotional and panicked and it caused more nerves and stress on my husband. Probably the worst mistake for me was my aisle walk song. Like the most important song next to the first dance, if not the most important song, was WRONG. I specifically had a conversation weeks before the wedding with Jimi to make sure he found the exact song I requested. We went back in forth through text about it, and he still played the complete wrong song. I think it was the same artist but I had never heard the song in my life and it was a heartbreaking disappointment to be honest. Moving on to the reception, it was a total fail from our point of view. The guests enjoyed themselves and danced but Jimi did not play more than MAYBE one song from our Bride & Groom requests list (which we spent hours and days on to make perfect) Jimi said he would play them and use that as a base for the rest. He would eventually take requests from guests but even he said if it didn't go along with our style he wouldn't even play it. We talked about our style and he acted like he understood and we even said no line dances. I almost wondered if he lost our information or mixed it up because it was the complete opposite. He played every line dance you think of, some of them twice and he played all country music when we asked for Latin and club music. Before I left this review I wanted to give Jimi a chance so I brought my concerns to his attention. When I pictured my wedding the most important things to me was my family, an open bar and good music. Music and dancing is a big deal to me and my family. I wanted to give Jimi the chance to understand this disappointment and explain what happened. When I presented his mistakes to him, he took it very lightly and offered me way less than what it all equates to and also really tried to guilt me into pitying him in this situation. I never like to leave bad reviews or barely speak up for myself but in this case I felt like it was necessary. When I explained the depth the issues had to me, he completely ghosted me. It's been almost 3 full weeks now and he has not gotten back to me. For us, it is not about the money it was about how much we put into this and it was "our big day" and he had his one role, a very important one and this is what he does, and he really failed us. I don't want someone else to be distracted by his big personality and expect to get what they want from him, or for him to not take the responsibility when he does make a mistake. I would stick to the list of vendors your venue or planner give to you. All the vendors that they recommended worked hard for us and were lovely guests to have at our wedding!