After all these years we finally have a reason to come and visit Safety City! We were there for a…read morespecial event that was trick or treating for the local special needs community - I am so grateful for this event and the inclusion it brought to a lot of awesome kids. The venue itself is awesome, with lots of open play spaces before you head in (semi-fenced for those eloping kiddos out there). Once inside the gated and fenced in area let's ASD parents like ourselves take a breath and enjoy the space a bit more. I loved seeing some of the themes of Knoxville and TN baked into everything - it was well kept and our little loved it a lot! Excited to come back in the future once it's open again officially. See you there!

Went to safety city for a family event and it was so much fun for the littles. Everything is…read moresmaller sized and it truly felt safe for all ages. If they are open, I suggest bringing your young family.

We went to Muse after a long roadtrip to Knoxville. It was a great place to let our kids explore,…read moreuse their imaginations, create, and get their energy out. They have a very visually appealing entrance for kids...bright colors, a free little library and a small playground with nice green spaces around. The inside has a variety of activities set up which seemed to be pretty standard for a children's museum and were ones we'd seen in other locations. My kids stayed entertained for over two hours and would have been happy to stay if we'd had the time. This is a great option for a rainy day activity. The only downside is we were hoping to grab lunch beforehand and there weren't a lot of options nearby that we were able to find. At $12 a ticket for adults and children aged 1 and up it's a reasonable price!

This was our first time at the Muse and it was honestly a 3 or 4 experience, but not because it…read morelacked awesomeness, but because we chose a horribly busy day to come. Thus, I didn't reduce stars due to the crowds alone. There was a summer camp and the largest field trip group that they had all summer (according to the workers) with every station so crowded with space and sharing-oblivious kiddos. We asked the workers if they post field trip info online so we can avoid those days and they said you must call ahead of time to see if anything is scheduled. CALL AHEAD, y'all. They also told me that after 12:30 is the least busy time of day. As a heads up military, first responders, and educators get a discounted ticket (for self, not the entire party). My UT prof husband paid half-price. The staff is very friendly and working hard to keep the areas stocked and clean. A moving target, but they did their best! ;-) There is a gift shop, an amazing hand-washing station independent of the bathrooms, STEM areas, outdoor water and bubble play, a playground, a garden, forts, science experiments, train tables, play food/nutrition area, a giant lite-bright, rocket ships, race tracks, and numerous wind tunnel/scarf tubes (totally the technical term. ha). So many areas for kids with sensory needs and everything is very interactive. We have a membership to Children's Museum of OR, and in comparison, this is much more hands-on learning than the historical feel of OR's. I felt that the Muse is a great fit for the younger kiddos (toddlers, babies, etc) with it being all one story and easy to navigate, huge crowds aside. Amazing museum. Just know to call ahead so you're not overwhelmed. We plan to go back again soon and pay extra $3 p/p for the planetarium.

Yeah so, two years ago me and my friend came here, we were just goofy teenagers with childlike…read morewonder. We made a mistake by coming here that day. As we walked up to the fluff pumper, with our capybara bears, the woman(?) snatched them. My friend and I talked amongst ourselves while she pumped the bears with the fluff. When the foot got lifted from the pedal so she could stitch the back of the bear up, one of us looked at the other and whispered a joke about "imagine if someone just stepped on the pedal and the fluff flew around the store." Notice how I mention, neither of us actually said we do it. It was COMPLETELY HYPOTHETICAL. Somehow, her ecolocation ears picked up on this silly remark and immeditally got beligerant and put an end to our convo and our silly mood. She said "Ohhhh so you think youre funny?" With a sarcastic and conniving voice. and we side eyed each other out of confusion because we didnt understand what was so wrong about a little joke that had no intention behind it. then she adds on to it when we dont respond and says " You also think you're five years old??" Implying that we, as 15 years olds, were too old to be shopping at Build a Bear. What happened to the loving environment that appeals to minors,--which we still were? I was utterly shocked, me and my friend sat there in silence, still not responding to that edgy comment. Ever since, I ( and my friend) have vowed never to return. I do not believe her reaction was needed and we very obviously were not going to do that thing, we joked about wondering what would the outcome be if someone were to do it. Anyways, the capybaras were cute and I have had other good experiences here, prior to the one mentioned, and I could not exclude that from this passionate review.

We came here to get my granddaughters a stuffed animal with a recording from me and my husband to…read moreeach of them. When got there the girls quickly found what they wanted but the voice recorder was broke. I was heart broken. Then one of the employees said we have the old system recorders what if we did that. She literally saved the day. The girls were able to get the stuffed animals they wanted. They had a blast filling them!

We had a great time here today and the new owners are great people.. a lot of fun and great…read moreprices.. we did a round on the course and afterwards had some ice cream and a malt shake.. both were delicious Also if get a chance they have gem mining as well.

We had a fun afternoon out at Bear Creek. The 18 hole miniature golf course is well maintained…read moreand has some fun challenges. My grandsons had a great time on the course. Afterwards, we enjoyed some cold drinks and snacks in the main area. It is very neat and clean. One grandson elected to pan for gems which yielded a nice assortment of pieces. A nice added touch was a chart for him to help identify what he found. Lots of fun. Nice, friendly staff help round out this find located just outside Murphy,NC.

Ok! Think Build A Bear but it's for cars! Our son loves…read morecars and saw this place and wanted to get it. Their customer service was amazing. They were very clear on how the process works and the pricing ! When it came to putting it all together, they have a well oiled machine in that store.

So, I only knew about this place because my 3 year old watches Handy Man Hal and he had an episode…read moreabout it recently he's actually the one who spotted it so we had to go check it out. We built 2 monster cars. It is just like build a bear. You can do basic and get the standard wheels, rims, etc at no additional costs but do you? Nope... you upgrade and pay for all the extras and accessories. If can be as cheap as $20 or the sky's the limit. Once you pick out all you want, you get to build your ride with assistance. Lastly, one more opportunity to upgrade at check out. Free bag or upgrade to a cardboard box garage, or a car backpack! We got 2 vehicle bases, non RC, upgraded rims on both, monster truck wheels on both, a spoiler on one, a front grill on one, and 2 cardboard garages all for $140. The 2 employees working were very helpful, polite, and informative. Great with my two boys ages 3 and 7. Would recommend if you have a car loving kid!

Yesterday my son , granddaughter (15) and I drove out to zipline at Legency. We came in from NC…read more The twisty, turny, windy roads getting there held lovely views. GPS gave great directions and we arrived on time. If coming from NC on 40 west, please allow extra time for construction, about an hour. Upon arrival at Legency we were greeted by smiling facing at the service counter. We got checked in quickly, given the run down on the wait time. They do not have lockers, so its recommended you lock your belongings in your vehicle. They do take your keys for safe keeping as certain items are not allowed on the course. The gift shop has a ton of unique souvenirs. We purchased t-shirts, they have a large selection. They sell some snacking items and drinks. The restroom was clean. They have rockers on the porch and a fire pit area to hang out at until its time to rig up. Our instructors Matt and Daniel got us into our harnesses and explained how they work. We loaded onto the bus for a trip to the top. Along the way they explained the course and what to expect. Of the 7 lines, the first 2 lines are beginner lines. Each line gets faster and higher. They gave great instructions , and were very helpful. They put everyone in our group at ease. Also, they are quite funny. Don't tell them, we don't want it going to their heads. Waters were offered , so stay hydrated. It was overcast due to the morning rain, but the views were still majestic. Line 6 was my favorite. The course takes about 2 hours. We have ziplined before, but it did not compare to this. The views over the tree tops, approximately 540 feet were amazing. Everyone we encountered, from the service gals , the bus driver, the truck driver to the instructors were absolutely wonderful. We had a great time , See ya next year

Although the weather was misting and cloudy, we had so much fun. We were early and the group before…read moreus was small, so we were able to join their group. Our guides, Donny and Jett, were entertaining and professional. Definitely one of my favorite things to do and we will be back!!

The pizza is really good! Buttery, garlic crust, and good sauce. The service at this particular…read morelocation is excellent. All of the staff are friendly and look and act like they want to be here and help you. The place is immaculate. Extremely clean! And there are constantly workers walking around cleaning the entire time you are here. Jump on their monthly play points pass. My family has the gold pass and it has paid for itself like 1000 times over. Absolutely the best deal for a large family in town.

My kids love Chuck E. Cheese, but this location seems understaffed. The trampoline and adventure…read morezone are kept under lock and key, and even though we paid for admission, there is no available staff to open the adventure zone.

While celebrating a friend's 50th birthday, we decided to try our hand at panning for gems…read more It was a cold and dreary day, but the sheltered panning area kept us dry. Keegan was very knowledgeable about all of the crystals we found and made us all feel like rockstars! (Pun intended). The store had a very diverse selection of crystals and gems, jewelry, and other souvenirs--and all at surprisingly good prices! Would definitely recommend coming to pan or even just to shop. I'll definitely be back!

We had a fantastic day at Pisgah Forest. Gemini would recommend this to anyone super service. Great…read moreguy there stayed about 45 minutes after he needed to just spend a lot of quality time with us and didn't mind it at all. Thanks for all the good information and being so nice to us we will be back.