It's been awhile since I saw this masterpiece by Cerny a few years ago, and I found the perfect…read moreopportunity to go see it again... We went with some friends to check out this event, Metalmorphosis @ Whitehall with CSO Roadshow (and food trucks). What a fun idea! Surprisingly, it wasn't packed when we first got there, but gradually all the seats filled up. First of all, the Metal head was working (which is dicey!)...Thank God! I did wonder why it couldn't spew water from its mouth. THAT would be so spectacular! Still, the head did spin around, and segment into different pieces too. So amazing! It made a great backdrop for the CSO roadshow, which featured many pop songs over the decade. Surprisingly good...even for cheesy numbers like "Living La Loca" and "YMCA"!! The funny thing is...this corporate park is located near the airport, so there were many, many planes that flew over during the concert. Luckily, we were still able to hear the orchestra pretty good. The food truck was a bit disappointing though. Only 3 vendors...and the vendor we chose (King of Fire) was so slow, I almost gave up! More on that on another review. The sculpture looked so out of place...too majestic for such a common corporate park. In any case, I took several pictures of the sculpture this time. Hope they feature many more events here in the future.

Last time we were out here visiting looked up some art to see. Came across the Metalmorphosis Giant…read moreHead sculpture and thought that would be cool to take my grandkids out to see. It was a bit of a drive to get here and the sculpture is located tucked away around some office buildings. The day we came it was empty and we had the whole grounds to ourselves except for security, lol. This sculpture is really cool and I liked how it rotated around. It was really awesome to see how someone's vision can come to life with determination.

Small but mighty. The Matthews Heritage Museum has a lot of history packed into a modest home built…read morearound 1879/1880. It is like a step back in time to see what life was like back then. When I went there was also an exhibit of WW2 memorabilia. That was mostly about the life of the women from town since the men were overseas fighting the war. My family and I came here to learn and experience it all. We were fortunate to have a great guide in the docent, Brenda. Museum director and Matthews native, Bob, was also on hand to answer some questions and drop some knowledge. A great first stop on my most recent NC vacation. Next stop, Renfro's Hardware as recommended but the team at the museum.

I am a docent here.....so highly biased. Take with a grain of salt.....pepper, sugar, of whatever…read moregrain, spice or herb you prefer. Regardless/Nevertheless: Awesome. Excellent & Wonderful. Prove me wrong and blame or chastise me if you are not astounded &/or impressed. P.S. The secret is to ask for the "Museum Blend" coffee;-)

What an awesome gem located just outside of Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a history freak I love…read moreto visit historical sites, museum, and cultural experiences. The Carolinas are full of history, so the choices are endless. When I found out that the Catawba Indian Reservation and Cultural Center was so close and included a museum and trails I was intrigued. We piled in the car and made the 30-minute journey from Charlotte. It was a twisty and turning drive, but we made it without any challenges. However, my phone lost signal before making it, so this is one of the few times I wish I had printed a map. It was tough getting in and even more challenging getting out. The Museum and Cultural Center are nice. They have several artifacts and reproductions on display. You get a basic understanding of the tribe just by mozying through. They don't have a brochure so you only get the basics. I wish there was someone on hand to explain more since I had lots of questions, but the only staff member was manning the gift shop. The gift shop was packed full of items from a variety of native American cultures. Lots of great items to peruse. They have books and jewelry and other items for visitors of all ages. The real treat here is the trails. They criss-cross the reservation and include informational displays, plaques telling the story of the tribe, their culture, the land, and their beliefs. It was a fun trek and there was a lot to see along the way. I also learned about the Yehasuri. They are mischievous spirits who live in the trees. They play pranks on kids and animals and kill adults with darts. You don't die immediately, but within 24-hours. I wrote this review as soon as I left just in case something happens to me. I want the Yelp world to know it was the Yehasuri who did it.

We wanted to do something really different to enjoy the perfect weather so we decided to visit the…read moreonly Native American Indian reservation and cultural center in South Carolina. They had brown signs clearly leading us along. There were definitely many turns but worth it. Enter into the visitor center and there is a museum and gift shop. Very interesting learning about the culture. We asked about their trails and were cheerfully told where to start. ...in the rear of the center. The trails are beautiful and extremely peaceful. This would be a great place to pray or even meditate. The trail takes you to the Catawba River and circles back on a gravel road. One could always doubleback on the trail but we felt adventurous. There are also signs along the way sharing about the mischief of the Yeshsuri and even a log cabin. One thing I would love to see is the employees engage with visitors about the rich history here. Don't forget to sign the guest book.

Great venue for a medium sized professional conference! Great location near 485 outer belt. Very…read moreeasy parking on site (extremely important). Good service and friendly staff. Beautiful view of the rolling golf course in the main meeting area.

THE BATHROOMS BY THE POOL ARE SOPPING WET AND THE KIDDIE POOL IS GREEN. Also, I went to golf (i'm…read morereally good) and the starter screamed at us because we were too early for our tee time. It's a shame to see this posh establishment in ruin. The managers seem fine from afar.

The reviews of Ceadarwood Country Club are spot on. The course is pleasing to eye, very walkable…read moreand very challenging. Playability is difficult and rewarding for the highly skilled golfer. The fairways have very tight lies, the rough is almost impossible at 3" high, and greens roll at 11 which is too fast for the undulations. So, if you're a higher handicapper you probably won't have an enjoyable round other than enjoying the beauty of the course, the nice weather and friends.

I'm not a golfer but I can fully appreciate a pretty, well run golf course and Cedarwood is just…read morethat. The greens are nicely kept, the staff is very helpful and all the carts were in working order. In terms of the difficulty of the course, most of the folks I spoke to while assisting with a nonprofit golf tourney mentioned that Cedarwood is a great, mid-level course for all players. The club house is spacious and open and the food is pretty tasty. All factors are definitely important to take into consideration when planning a charity golf event! If I were to golf, Cedarwood seems like a solid place to check out!

Very cool urban "archaeological" find...nobody but locals "in the know" seem to be aware it's even…read morethere! Found out about it from the very nice & informative bartender at Dust Off Brewing (check out doing to the YoCo Brew Trail; check into 6 breweries on the app & get a t-shirt). He couldn't quite remember how to get to it, but after some intensive research, found the geo coordinates. That was honestly the only way to find this place, plus a little guts & guesswork. You can quasi see some portion of the rockwork of the ruinous remains from the paved Riverwalk trail. The "easiest" way to get to the ruins is to follow the Riverwalk Piedmont Medical Center Trail to just before mile marker 1.25; you will see this steep wooden thing with awkwardly placed planks. You basically have to rock-wall climb your way up. From there you are on a mountain biking trail. Follow the arrows for just over a quarter mile and you will see some indicators of the ruins before they open up in front of you. You will most likely have the place to yourself. Really cool to wander around and take it all in. Just be careful with holes and don't walk on or within the actual ruins as they are pretty sketch & unsteady. There are spiders, snakes, and flying insects galore, so put on repellent and stay vigilant cuz it is deep woods! You can either get back down the way you came; I found this gray rock slope that I found easier to navigate than sliding down the wood thing I climbed up. Either way, really neat find and I'm so glad I explored to find it! The paved walkway along the Catawba is also a nice walk to and from!

I played one of the courses at Raintree country club it was a good experience but our foursome…read morethough it was a tough course! Seems like it has lots of hills and water. Beautiful views but tough.

Class country club. Zejna made my experience very good. beautiful course and pool. Good food too.read more

Just visited The Union Exchange and what a great little spot. We came on a Sunday around noon and…read moreit was pretty quiet, probably because of the time of day. I heard later in the afternoon they have live music and a lot more of a vibe, but honestly it was perfect for my friends and me. They have fishing, a park for kids, games, animals, food, picnic tables, and lots of open space to run around. Very family-oriented and such a nice outdoor experience. We really don't have many places like this in Miami, so I genuinely enjoyed myself. I didn't try the lemonade this time, but I did get an iced coffee and it was delicious. Next time I'm trying the lemonade, it comes in these mini buckets and looked super refreshing with a bunch of flavor options. If I'm not mistaken, parking was free (maybe because it was Sunday), and if you plan to fish, you do need to get a wristband and pay. Don't try to sneak around it because they will come find you pay your dues ;)

8/8/26 Attended a wedding at this barn/farm. The property was clean and well maintained. A few…read moreanimals even made an appearance. It made for such beautiful photos. The food was made with items from the land. Staff was friendly and attentive. No complaints.