Wave Kings hosted a group of friends this weekend and we had a blast! Despite one of our friends…read morebeing slightly late with getting on the boat, they were still very kind and patient with us. Everyone signed waivers for liability purposes. When it started to rain, their boat was equipped with overhead covers to help shield us from the rain. The rain didn't last long thankfully! Captain Rick and Co-Captain Julia were extremely professional and informative of safety precautions. They also come equipped with snacks and drinks too - but you're encouraged to bring your own. This company also has jet skis you can rent. I had my first ride on a jet ski with Jamal and it was exhilarating! We made a couple stops at sand bars and played in the water! The 4 hours definitely flew by from all the fun we were having. If you're looking for a great turn up or a chill relaxing boat ride, Wave Kings is where it's at!

Wine Down Wednesday with Wave Kings is so much fun! It's the perfect mid-week activity to get you…read moreto Friday! The staff and captains are always friendly and helpful. They make sure to ensure safety while also having a good time. Highly recommended!

We enjoyed the most lovely afternoon, on board with Captain Brett and Instructor Blake! Not only…read moredid these two professionals bring a sense of expertise and safety, but they were warm, kind and fun! Our group of 4 adults and 4 children (ages 7 - 15), arrived with a diverse ability range to wake and surf. Blake and Brett provided endless encouragement and patience! We could not ask for a better duo to create a fun family vacation memory - and we look forward to our second charter with them, in two days!

Kyle was our captain for a day of wake surfing on Lake Lanier and the entire experience was great…read more The best day of our trip! Boat could not have been nicer and Kyle was on top of everything. He helped coach the kids with their surfing and set us up in perfect, uncrowned coves. Looking forward to next year!

Our team at work chartered a yacht fro here for a team celebration. I must say, I was impressed at…read morehow nice the yacht was. It was about 50 of us, and at no point did the yacht feel crowded. Plus if people want to hang out downstairs and upstairs, it could easily accommodate 100 or so people. The yacht had a front porch and a back porch downstairs, both covered but open on the sides. The front had a swing and some rocking chairs while the back had a patio table and patio chairs. We unfortunately had a rainy day, but hanging out on either of these porches allowed us to enjoy the view without getting wet. They also have a cabin downstairs which is super nice. You'd think you're on a cruise. the inside of the cabin is really nice, all wood, carpeted and very clean. There's a little countertop, a bar, refrigerator, TV, couch etc. There are 3 bathrooms (maybe more?) all of which are very clean and well maintained. The upstairs deck is partially covered. If it's raining, you will get a little wet while on the stairs going up or down, but it's not bad. They have a bar upstairs, and while we were there, they kept having trouble with the power going in and out, because of which the registers wouldn't work, and we had to wait forever for drinks. But in the end they got it working as everything was good. It's a hassle if you are paying by card, so bring cash! Plus, cash tips are always better, right? Our captain was super nice, as were the servers/bar tenders. The captain even let some of us steer the boat! Do give them a try for your next party/work event. Highly recommended!

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.

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 place was SOOOOOO much interactive fun!! My boo took me here for a date and we had a blast…read more Took so many pics, it is ridiculous. It was a very different kind of experience as I have never been through a drive through animal park where you can feed the animals. I enjoyed it greatly! All types of animals - zebras, giraffes, donkeys, baby piglets, ostriches, llamas, alpacas and more. I would totally go back. So much fun and everyone that works there was awesome, friendly, informative!

This is a lot more entertaining than I had imagined. My kids who are seven and nine had such a…read moreblast. If I have another chance, I would come back and do the drive again because it's so scenic. However, if you're stuck behind a slow car, it can really make for a frustrating drive. If you plan on driving your car through the ranch, be ready for delays and don't plan anything afterwards that require you to be on time. It was a very hot day so I'm glad we got to sit in our cars with AC. However, our cars were super messy with animal food everywhere. The animals slobber and lick all over the car windows . It's so funny and entertaining.

I made a reservation and got mixed up with the time, so we showed up and hour early. They…read moreaccommodated us by having us do the other room. Very challenging but fun!

Escape 109 is a hidden gem in the Lake Norman area. We've done many escape rooms throughout CLT…read more(and beyond) and this locally-owned business stands out. It's incredibly well-thought-out and made for an enjoyable family night out. Our teens (13 & 17) can't stop talking about it our "Derailed" room experience!

Hidden away with a view of the lake is a cozy locale to enjoy wine or beer. With so many different…read morerooms your party will feel like they have their own section of the cottage to themselves. Lisa was very welcoming and happy to chat and connect. Whether you're seeking an intimate spot for date night or seating for a few couples to share a bottle, stop by the Cottage and relax.

Cutest lil place ever! Truly has that cottage feel! I found the staff super friendly- very…read moreknowledgeable about wineand the prices are pretty good as well! It's an eclectic maize of rooms or what seems parlor like in addition to outside seating! The customers were just as friendly. The store description says arrive as strangers but leave as friends and I'd say that true! We tried a crisp white wine, sat outside and enjoyed the view and endless people watching. They offer charcuterie boards as well to compliment your wine selection. It's on the south side of the lake! We will definitely return for sure!

My husband and I got married at this venue on October 5, 2024. We toured this venue on March 19,…read more2023. When we had first toured the venue we were told that the base price was 7900 which included the day of one hour rehearsal, and set up of tables for reception and ceremony when we had toured the venue it was a seemingly nice venue, family owned and very communicative. After we had chosen this venue for our wedding day and put down our deposit we were then told that we would not be able to schedule our wedding rehearsal until the week of the wedding, this came as a shock since we were not told this when we had first toured the venue. As time went on, I would frequently message and email the person I had toured with which was Kerry the woman who owns the venue. Whenever I reached out or asked a question there was a very late response, short response or no response at all. The only time that the people from the venue were responsive was when it came to money. Also, when it came to money, they recommended that we paid everything in cash in which we did I would follow up, always asking for some sort of receipt or documentation in which they never provided any. Finally, when the wedding came, we were able to book the rehearsal a few days before the wedding. We also had to do our bar services through the venue since they do not let you provide your own alcohol or your own bartenders. You have to do a package through the venue. The day of the wedding was fine, but there were a few things that I would like to note. The bar staff came right before the bar opened at seven and nothing was prepared. They served warm beer and barely had any mixers. The wedding guest complained about the drinks, the service and the lack of accommodation. For example, we had to provide our own water so my mom went and bought 6/7 cases of water which they did not give to guests so at the end of the night she just ended up taking them home. The father of the groom even went up to order at one point and was not serviced right away, even though there were three bartenders and no one in line for the bar. For bar services we paid over $6000 for three hours of open bar for 150 guests. I also want to note that prior to the wedding. I had reached out to Cody (son of Kerry) who also works for the venue and asked if the caterer that we hired would be able to serve beer/wine which he had quickly responded with a yes, when the day of the wedding came, the bartender said they would not be able to give the beer or wine to the waitresses due to, the possibility of it being served to people under 21. Also, during the ceremony we had popped some confetti made out of paper. Quickly after the manager, that was there came up to some of our guests/ wedding party that had popped the confetti and had asked them to immediately clean it up rather than asking them to do it at least by the end of the day. There was also a situation with the projector, not working. We had made a slideshow to show our guest and the projector was not working properly. After the wedding, I followed up with the venue to let them know about my experience which I spoke with the owner and she had excuses for why she was absent and just reiterated how great their venue is despite our experience. I'm writing this review to warn others who are looking into finding a venue for their special day. I would not recommend working with this venue, considering they are unresponsive, not accommodating, sketchy. Not sure who all this situation is relatable for but I hope no one else has to experience this type of unprofessional service.

This family run business has gone above and beyond for my fiance and I. I have used this venue for…read moreChristmas parties, Birthday parties and now my wedding reception. The family truly cares about your experience. You can feel that with every thing they do. 12/10 recommend! Its a beautiful facility PLUS you can bring in all your own vendors (except for the bar, but even that is SUPER reasonable for costs) and its super spacious. Did I mention their gardens? The magnolia trees are what dreams are made of.