Nice merchandise, somewhat reasonable prices, but service is agressive and unfriendly. I picked a…read moreFrench Coffee Press off the shelf and the clerk took it out of my hands telling me that it is the floor model and I couldn't have it. Then she pursued me throughout the storing offering to order it for me. By then, I was afraid to buy anything. I ended up Buying the same coffee press at T.J. Maxx for half the price. Nobody to harass me at T.J. Maxx. So, I'd say they're worse than T-J. Maxx.

We went shopping here, so this review is for the store and not its cooking classes, which we…read moreunderstand get rather a mixed reaction. We came away quite positive about the stock and the staff. And we did make some purchases including several lovely pasta bowls and several utensils. Not a big haul, but one with products we can use and which we thought were fairly priced. You can find lots of items in this roomy store, from coffee makers to aprons, from mixers to cutting knives, and even some prepared edibles. It's all attractively and conveniently laid out. As mentioned, the staff was upbeat and helped us without delay including doing some needed good wrapping on breakable items. The store is located in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley shopping area, and remember, it's upscale not outlet. The cooking class area is really very attractive, but we didn't take any classes.

This boat launch is fairly new; constructed in November/December 2023. Parking is on gravel behind…read morethe Canton Public Works Department. The launch is connected to he Collinsville Walking Trail. This is a great addition to the area; it makes it easier to unload kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. The ramp has a railing. There is a trash can and recycling bin up near the trail. What I noticed were empty water bottles by the launch; come on people, clean up after yourselves. The Farmington River is beautiful and having this boat launch will make it even more enjoyable.

Lovely calm stretch of the Farmington River. Great area to launch, plenty of space, nice even ramp…read more Small parking lot, a real bathroom (unisex) and water fountain There is a rope swing on the river that families were using. Saw two bald eagles! Will definitely be returning to paddle here again.

Bounce Town is an indoor playground with bouncy houses for kids 12 and under. It's located in a…read moreplaza with other businesses. The parking lot was spacious; there were spots reserved just for Bounce Town guests. They host birthday parties and have open play hours. My family and I went on Saturday to the Open Play hour; it was from 1:30 to 2:30. The price was $14 plus tax per child 2 and over; children under 2 are free if they have a paying sibling. That's a score for us! There is a waiver to sign before entering. They have varying weekend hours open to the public, it's best to check their social media sites for updates prior to going. Shoes are not allowed while playing on the bouncy houses; make sure you have socks on. There was a toddler area for kids 3 and under; parents must take their shoes off in there. There were plenty of benches for parents to wait at while their kids played. There were about 8-10 bouncy houses and a playscape. There's an arcade and some tables in the lobby. I saw vending machines. My children enjoyed their time there. The hour was the perfect timing; my kids were tired out. It also seems like a good place to host birthday parties. Overall, I recommend it if you're looking for something new to do with the kids and if it's too cold or rainy out.

Bounce Town is a great place to have a children's birthday party. They make it easy. They place the…read morefood and drinks order, they take care of all the paper goods, they put your cake topper on, they serve all the kids, and they check all the kids in. You just bring the cake, candle, and goody bags. We had our son's 3rd birthday here, with about 16 kids. They enjoyed the bounce house, and my baby girl enjoyed the baby area, too. Make sure to have socks for all kids and adults in advance, and enjoy!

After renting kayaks and having so much fun, we decided to buy our own and come back! $5 to launch…read moretour own boat/paddle pad..BUT We came with family who RENTED kayak, but we were treated disrespectfully by a staff/kids working the ramp. Since this was our first time using our own boats at this location we attempted to use the self launch dock, however we were uneasy with it and were unsure as our first time (walking down stairs and a free floating dock you put your boat next to) We went to the other launch dock where there were others who rented boats waiting their turn to get out. We were waiting our turns as well as family going with us, to launch but one of the kids who was working was snobby saying "you can't be over here during busy times like this" and rolled his eyes when we explained we we uneasy at the other dock. As paying customers, I was appalled at how we were treated by some young man as we told him we didn't feel safe using the other dock as OUR FIRST TIME We were fully aware there was a free boat launch down the road however we were with family and wanted to all stay together since they had to rent theirs. Next time I will save myself the hassle and disrespect from some child staff who can't properly communicate

We love this spot to rent kayaks on the Farmington river. They rent by the hour so get there early…read moreas they are slammed in the summer months. Easy check in and send off. Floating on the river is so relaxing and a great workout for the arms They also have bike rentals and kayak sales

This is a facility that adds no resources to maintenance or upkeep. Its the equivalent of a 40 year…read moreold bowling alley. The courts are made of a plastic compound and continuously sweat. This leaves condensation on the floors and players are constantly slipping and falling. Its extremely dangerous. The facility is degrading. From the courts to the general facilities. Its just a matter of taking money out and putting limited funds back in.

I enrolled my 6 year old daughter who is in grade I in the 7th session of the 2025 edition of…read moresummer camps at Northstars. The exact dates were July 28 - July 31, 2025. I enrolled my daughter because the website said "Age 1st-8th Grade" and because the description on the website also said :   "Katie DaCosta will be conducting a fundamental camp where campers will be taught the breakdown of the game of basketball and each athlete will learn the fundamentals that they will need to take their game to the next level. Each athlete will leave our camp having gained dribbling, defensive, shooting mechanics, and so much more." Before enrolling my daughter I wanted to double check with the coaching staff whether they accepted complete beginners to their camps. I sent an email to the email address given, left a voice message for voice message on Katie's phone and even sent her a WhatsApp message but received no reply. Even though I didn't get any reply I decided to take my daughter to the camp because she was so excited to learn to play basketball. I double checked with Katie in person whether they accepted complete beginners into the camp. Katie was concerned about her size but after the first session she said she was felt she could handle it. The camp was divided into 2 groups, either by age or by playing level. I was not sure because my daughter was the youngest, and also the least skilled. She had never played before and small in stature even for her age. Katie's involvement with the little kids was extremely little. She spent most of her time with the older more competent kids. In ten days, she would have spent 10 minutes at most with my daughter. There was another coach in charge of the little kids, I believe his name was Brady. Referring to coach Brady on the first day, Katie said "he is great with kids". Coach Brady could be a good basketball player but it was really evident he really didn't want to be out there working with little kids. Either that or he hadn't a clue on how to work with little kids. I assume he was a high school or college basketball player just doing some summer coaching to make some extra money but with little or no motivation to help the player improve. Brady was constantly yawning, often hung out by the side of the ring and just watched while the kids played. Often his eyes were on the other court where the older /more advanced kids played and not on the kids he was in charge of. His energy levels were extremely low, he showed up late on the second day and wore sandals and socks to the session on the third day. In essence, his conduct was extremely unprofessional. The kids were not taught the fundamentals as advertised on the website. My daughter was not the taught to dribble properly, not taught any defense or shooting mechanics. Given her size and knowledge of the sport one could say she was not capable of learning this much in a week. I would buy into that argument if she was at least taught the very basic rules of the sport. I myself am a sports coach and have been coaching for the past 23 years. Prior to that I played professional sports, college sports and youth sports. I have been a part of summer sports camps either as a coach, director or participant for many years not just in America but in multiple countries too. Summer camps are either focused on a) fun or b) focused on technical, tactical or mental skills. There is really very little from either of these two categories that my daughter took away from the camp. The coaches did little to promote team work and fun amongst the children. My daughter was quite often by herself and coach Brady didn't sense that. On the third day, my daughter was subject to some horse play / bullying by the only boy in the group. It may have been sparked by daughter - I don't know because I couldn't hear through the glass windows. Even though I could see it happen before my eyes through the window, coach Brady just turned a blind eye or didn't know how to handle it. Coach Katie was on the other court and wasn't aware of what was happening on the little kids court. Katie worked with the older kids but quite often she was seated and working on her computer or phone. If this camp was part of a coaching exam where the quality of coaching, professionalism and coaching methodology were to be assessed, it would be a definite Fail. There was no proper lesson structure. It was clearly not planned and the use of equipment was very limited too. Children's beginner lessons often have modified equipment to accelerate the learning curve. Other than a mini basketball hoop that was brought out once they figured my daughter was incapable of shooting at the regular ring and a couple of mini hurdles, no other equipment was used to assist the kids. After each day, I was hoping that the next day would be better but there was no real improvement. I didn't take my daughter for the fourth day (last) because she said s

This is a family run business , and the family is very friendly ! The dad , Jack is awesome ! We…read morehave been going the last few years , and it's been a pleasure getting to know them. He is very informative and personable . You park in back of BARTS , and get a ride up the river . Cannot beat the price ! You pay one price and get a kayak for the entire day ! We went today and what a treat ! We were able to see SEVERAL bald eagles , and two guarding a nest ! This is a good river for first timers , the water is never too deep to feel unsafe . It takes about 3-4 hours to get back down the river to BARTS depending on your level of kayaking . There are several little water ways you can turn into and explore ! We've seen all kinds of wild life . The bird sounds and sightings are incredible . Highly Recommend for a relaxing day on the river and supporting a small family business !

Honestly these guys are great. We've booked with them several times. Reasonable price and so very…read morenice. They recently saved my Sunday with my boyfriend. Thank you guys! We had a great day out there. Appreciate you!

The newest indoor bounce playground in Simsbury. It's located in a plaza right off of Bushy Hill…read more There were ample parking. On Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 am to 1 pm, they have toddler open play for children 5 and under. The grip socks are $3 a pair and the prices for kids under 5 is $14 for an hour. My kids really enjoyed it It's a huge place with slides, toddler area, big kids area, ball pits, foam pits, arcade, party rooms, and plenty of seating. It's a super clean place and the staff were around watching to make sure everyone is safe. Overall, a great spot to let the kids burn some energy! I'm sure it gets busy on the weekends though.

This place is absolutely GORGEOUS!! It is impeccably decorated. It has so many more fun areas and…read morezones of activity for a range of ages (3 and under up to 10+) than most. The location is outstanding. Definitely bringing my kids here for their birthday parties in the future.