Was in town and needed to fill a couple hours before a late lunch. Found some discount tickets on…read moreGroupon. A lot to like about the number of different tanks and variety of fish. The attendants were friendly and helpful. I wish there was more real time identification of fish and/or descriptors. Once in, one can stay until 5p according to the person who scanned the tickets. We made a second round to see the turtles and watch the feeding. I think it's great for the city to have such an exhibit especially with its emphasis on conservation and replenishment.

We took my 1-year-old godson to SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium and he really enjoyed it. There…read moreare so many different sea animals to see, and you get to learn about them along the way. One of the best parts was the interactive station where you can stop and touch some of the underwater creatures. At the end, there's also a nice play area for kids plus a coloring/craft station, which was a great addition for little ones. The only downside is the pricing. Tickets are about $30 per person if you buy them the same day, versus around $19 online if purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Personally, I don't think it's worth $30, and there are no discounts for NC residents either. Overall, still a fun experience, which is why I gave it 4/5 stars.

4 1/2 stars! We stayed for one night in June (myself, husband, and 5 y/o daughter) just for fun…read more None of us had ever been to a GWL. Right off the bat, I will state that my biggest annoyance was having to pay for parking. It's absurd; if you're already paying for the room, parking should be included. Otherwise, we had a great time. The room was way bigger than the average hotel room of the same amenities. It was clean and comfortable. Loved the convenience of the wristband for getting into the room and also paying (almost) everywhere on site. Dinner at the Lodge Wood Fired Grill was delicious, and our daughter loved being able to look out into the water park from there. Breakfast buffet at Loose Moose was a bit overpriced, but honestly delicious so it was whatever. Prices at restaurants honestly seem "fair", in terms of it being like an amusement park level place. I loved that you could pretty much go wherever you wanted with whatever food/drink you wanted. Some places can be nit-picky about those things, so this was refreshing. Overall, we will definitely return!

Check in was smooth. Room was better than I expected. Love the layout, perfect for family…read more Came on an unexpected invite. Friend from out of town extended the invitation. He has previously experienced the Grand Mound, Wa location. Party also included a 13 and a five year old and a grandma. Loved all the activities available. It's its own little world. Room set up was perfect. A bit pricey but better bargain for your buck than the ear place. Nice, convenient, family friendly! Will be back

Decided to take our 2 kids( 1 and 3) here yesterday because my 3 year kept asking for two weeks and…read morewe finally gave in. The women that assisted us at the door provided ok service but failed to mention the BOGO deal going on this weekend and when I asked if we could take advantage of it 5 minutes after paying she said no( website ad popped up after paying showing the deal). Everyone else provided good customer service especially a young lady that made sure my got a picture. The food was ok and overpriced Everything seemed cleaned and I watched them sanitize the trampoline area twice( loved this) Given the location I was surprised how small it was compared to other locations I've visited in the past. My son enjoyed the games he was able to play (4 games were out of service). Not sure if I would go back unless we have to attend a party.

They did not let me go on the trampoline we went there on March 15, 2025 absolutely two starsread more

this place has really gone down hill in the last few months. The director was fired and escorted…read moreout of the facility yet parents weren't notified until about a week or so later. They are always under staffed and frequently closing early. There is a holiday this week and they closed two more days for redirection and re entering and are still charging to an entire week. This is absurd.

We have been going to Children's Courtyard for a year now and absolutely love it. The staff is…read moreamazing and the teachers are incredible. Our daughter was 2.5 when she started and it was a tough adjustment. They made it so comfortable for her and adjusted to what she needed. She does so well now and loves going which puts us at ease.

We really enjoyed our visit to the renovated park. The additional parking lot is really helpful and…read moremade it easy to access the playground. There are Indoor, family and handicap-friendly bathrooms right off the parking lot. We started with the awesome playground. I think it's great for kids between 2- to 7-years old. Older kids may not find it as exciting. There is a special Toddler area with two play Barnes, a music-making area and two toddler swings. I would love if they added extra toddler swings. Yall know how hard it is to get a toddler to take turns, so the line was a little long.This playground also has 4 big kid swings and a handicap-friendly swing. If you follow the trail past the tennis courts, there is another play area with a super-cool climbing theme. It has an actual climbing wall and a climbing structure with a curvy slide. My 3 year old was able to navigate it with a little coaching. We wrapped up the visit with a walk around the trail. It is mostly paved with some gravel areas. We had no problem pushing the kids' wagon around. They added several nice benches throughout the park. They also added location signs for safety. The picturesque bridges would be great for photos. Extra note, you can play Frisbee golf throughout the park, just follow the trail. They have two picnic shelters, one large and one small. There is also a lot of clear, open space. They did a great job with the renovation and we can't wait to go back.

This was a nice warm weekend, the park had more people there than I expected but the experience…read morethere was still enjoyable. Plenty of dog walkers and mothers with their children was there walking and playing. We had a wonderful visit as we walked the pathway around the park.

Calling all kids at heart. Who wants to jump around? No shoes. Bring or buy your special socks…read more Kids and adults of all ages. Mainly kids. Wear them out lol. Slides. Arcade games. Trampolines. Basketball for all on a trampoline. Cool activities. Party private. Rentals upstairs for cake, pizza, bring your own food and drinks. Food court too for snacks and sweets. Sunset - turns into a disco, go DJ. Club vibe. See video. Disco ball. Dance music. Party. With security at the front. Groupon for discounts. We'll be back. Epic family FUN!!

Good to see them cleaning the area. Not happy that some of the games were not working. $23 for 90…read moremin session. Not offering an hour session kinda stinks. Most kids are good for an hour.

Okay Hotel. Room was "basic clean." It's just past due…read morefor renovations. Good: + Location + Walking distance to a long slew of chain restaurant + Room had all necessities & functionality for work on laptop + Friendly people & easy check-in + I liked the idea of the huge, wooden tray on the ottoman. Clever idea (although I did not use). + I didn't see any bugs! Not-So-Good: - Didn't have that wonderful "clean smell" I got in all the other hotels I stayed in. The hallways & room was stuffy/not fresh. - Huge white stain on couch. I kept telling myself: "No big deal." But it kept bothering me. Needless to say, I did not sit on the couch! - Minor repairs needed -like TP holder & network wires hanging out of the wall. This could be a hazard to toddlers. I can't imagine why this was not corrected. -Bed & pillows were okay. Not the comfiest. I thought it just wasn't like home, until I compared with other hotels on my trip. -The TV is really outdated. Yes, it's flat, but looks like one of the firsts! lol! - Only 1 small TV shared across a long & narrow space. - Hard to roll suitcase on this carpet. -Interstate is outside my window. I had to leave before 7am so I could not enjoy their breakfast. * Please Note: I just completed a business trip stopping in multiple cities/hotels & I'm SO GLAD that this was my 1st stop & only stayed here 1 night. I immediately noticed a HUGE DIFFERENCE. All of my next stops had: Fresh/clean smells when entering , Modern furniture, Bigger/Updated TVs, Cozier beds, etc.

Report on SpringHill Suites: comfort, except for the noise factor: highway, sirens, plumbing &…read morepeople in the hallway @ late hour...front desk called, & responded. Checkout is noon. When I went to get a luggage cart @ 11:30AM, when I came back to my room, the key wouldn't work! I asked a maid to open it, but she referred me to the front desk. Extra trip :-/

I was really disappointed with my experience at the Speedway Club. I ordered the halibut (may have…read morebeen sea bass, it was in a tomato based sauce which included spinach as the base of the dish) along with a side of spinach, and unfortunately, neither met expectations. The food wasn't served warm, and the spinach was extremely bitter--almost inedible. I ended up sending the dish back and trying the Cajun shrimp ravioli (the ravioli had cheese and spinach in them and shrimp was the protein mixed with the ravioli) instead, hoping for a better experience. Unfortunately, that dish missed the mark as well. It was overwhelmingly spicy--so much so that it took away from any enjoyment of the meal. I am not sure if these are regular menu items as this was on 02/13/26 so it could have been the Valentine's Day prefixed menu, no idea, but it wasn't a great meal. Overall, the quality and execution just weren't there, especially for a place with this kind of reputation.

My friends and I went here and it was delicious. They were not busy at all and they had a few…read morespecials going on. The drinks were great and the food was even better. The restaurant was spacious and had plenty of seating. It also has a great view. I will definitely go back! Also the menu does change so if you have a favorite meal it may not stay forever! The staff and manager were so nice!