I found Lancaster's small sculpture park at the corner of West Arch and South Main Street…read more According to research, it was once the site of an 1800s home that was occupied by Union forces during Sherman's March but was since lost. Later, a diner car was here and after it was removed, this became the public sculpture park. [Review 13088 overall, 405 of 2020.]

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I visited for the Steel Magnolia's play from Spartanburg Little Theatre an was so impressed! Its a…read morebit far but still walking distance from all the fun eats and treats of Main Street where you can enjoy dinner and drinks before a show, then walk it off. This space is very beautiful inside and outside. LED lit trees welcome you in, which is just magical at night. Friendly workers distribute tickets at will call and great priced snacks and drinks before the show and during intermission. The bathroom can be a little hard to find, I wish there was better signage. The theatre is a perfect medium size. The seats are comfortable and the ambiance is upscale and lovely. Sound, lighting, stage design, actors were all great! I would definitely see future productions at this awesome small theatre.

A very nice theatre with great views of the stage from every seat. The acting crew are more than…read moresuperb and they come out to the lobby after the show to meet the audience. They sell some snacks, sodas and beer and wine. One complaint would be the sound system. Had a lot of crackling and feedback at the beginning of the show with some mic outages.

Tucked away in a remote corner just south of Lexington, North Carolina is a small buddhist haven…read morethat you'd probably never find unless you had a specific reason to go there. I didn't know about it, and didn't have a specific reason to seek it, until this past Sunday when I saw some posts from a couple of Yelpers about a celebration happening there for the Thai, Lao, and Cambodian New Year, also referred to as the Khmer New Year. It was a beautiful spring day, the mood looked festive, and there appeared to be some interesting tasty food available, so I said why not?! I hopped in the car and drove down to Lexington. Turns out this place wasn't to hard to find. Once you make the left turn the large entryway proclaiming "Lexington Buddhist Temple" cannot be missed, dragon guardians and all. I was greeted by a lush green campus, spotted by various colorful buildings all painted with vibrant colors. People were everywhere laughing, dancing, eating, drinking, and just generally having a happy time. Many were casual but others were dressed in some very fancy clothing befitting of a new year's celebration! The band was playing and setting a great mood, and many people lined up in front of the stage for what appeared to be some pretty well coordinated line dancing. Elsewhere on the grounds, you could find kids participating in various field games like tug of war and sack races. Some were playing basketball on a pretty worn down court in the back, and there was a playground too. Then, you meet the huge line of pop up tents selling all sorts of foods and drinks. The sights and smells draw you right to it. I got some papaya salad (spicy), some Lao sausage, and some beef skewers and found a seat near the dancing area to enjoy. Everything was so succulent. Papaya salad is one of my favorite things and this one certainly had a fresh kick! The Lao sausage had a plethora of spices and really set off the flavors of the papaya salad. The beef skewer was tender and just the slightest bit sweet, it was all enjoyable. I ate my food and just enjoyed taking in all the positive energy of this place. On my way out, i came upon a pair of buddhist monks blessing people and giving them bracelets. I had a lovely time on their grounds, I decided to leave a donation and get a blessing of my own. I bowed my head and they chanted in a language that I myself could not understand as they used a flower to sprinkle water over me. They then said in English "Happy New Year!" and I was on my way, bracelet on wrist, belly full of happy, and feeling very fulfilled. It was a great way to spend a Sunday, taking in the sights and vibrance of a culture that was before only somewhat familiar to me. I hope to go next year with some friends who know more than can help bring me up to speed on exactly what is going on!

I've been going to the Cambodian Cultural Center since I was very young. They have improved so much…read moresince the Cambodian Community of Lexington purchased this location. They have a reception hall for weddings, church service and dancing when Cambodian bands come to town. Monks live in the house located across from the ponds. I usually come to the cultural center during Cambodian New Year. Cambodian New Year is held in April. Unfortunately, it usually rains and the area gets filthy muddy. Vendors from the community come and sell delicious food. Live music is being played all day along with dancing, and games are usually being played. On Sunday's of the New Year church service is held in the reception hall. Donations are appreciated, which goes towards the center. There is no real parking lot. Mostly just field and you just park yourself in rows. The bathrooms are out of date but are usable. Basketball courts and playgrounds for children are available as well as a Volleyball net. The Cambodian Cultural Center still needs some improvement but time will tell when it'll get done. It's a nice place to enjoy during special events.

The Spartanburg Art Museum is located in Downtown Spartanburg on the Chapman Cultural Center…read morecampus. There is free parking it the large lot. Admission is also free but donations are accepted. I didn't realize until I visited that the museum is located on land that was once the home to Cherokee Indians who were forced to leave in 1830 by the Indian Removal Act. Many ended up in Cherokee NC as they escaped by the Trail of Tears. I like that the museum is trying to reserve history. The museum wasn't large although I think I missed the permanent collection and just saw the current exhibition which was great. I enjoyed seeing the work differently looking at it from different angles. I wish I was given more guidance if more work was on the second floor. But I can check it out next time. The work presented does focus on the big issues like climate change; social justice; women's rights; and immigration. So if these types of issues are important to you, I think you will enjoy the art created by these artists.

Worth stopping by to check out some free exhibits. We happened to swing by when a new exhibit…read moreopened up. They provided snacks and beer & wine to celebrate the opening. It's not a huge museum so you can get in & get out pretty fast. We really liked the collection of Andy Warhols.

We recently visited for the first time during the members night Candlelight tours. It's a…read moreone-weekend thing during the holidays showing what Christmas was like in York County in the late 1700s. The tour guide led us by lantern to various scenes throughout the property. The actors were great and I learned some things I didn't know. I would recommend for older kids, my four year-old was getting a little restless towards the end but she still enjoyed it. After, there were vendors, a brass band playing Christmas carols, food (free on members night), and activities like drip candles and snowflake ornaments for the kids. And of course we met Father Christmas who was really interactive with the kids. They do have a fairly large site. Bring your walking shoes because there are trails. Restrooms are in the Visitors center. During special events watch for a posted detour. We'd like to go back on a non-event day and explore. We're also York County Cultural Heritage Museum members which includes this site and has been a great value.

I love that places like this are still open. We cannot allow history to be canceled. I was only in…read moretown for a short time, my friend and I were looking for something to do. I love history I love museums, I love learning. We went on a Sunday and had to do the self-guided tour. We walked around to each of the buildings and read the description on the back of the map. We watched the video afterwards I'm glad I did it in reverse. It helps bring the whole thing together. The grounds are well-kept. I agree with another reviewer you can spend as little or as much time as you would like. The cost is minimal. The reason i'm only giving four stars is because of the short staff on Sunday no reenactments or people at each of the buildings to talk about them.

Came to the Museum for Father's Day since entrance for Dads was free today. Was excellent to see…read morethe Caravaggio special exhibit, so my fee was a bit higher $25. But my college age son got a student rate and my husband was free. Nice perk, they also do this on Mother's Day, in case you didn't know for next year. I didn't take too many photos of the artwork. The special exhibit is quite large and there is a lot to see. There are two floors full of different types of art and sculptures. Really has so much to see here. I love where the Mint is located, too. Across the street is a green space with a few restaurants and a beautiful church that we visited while waiting for the museum to open at 1pm. Sunday. The entrance fee is good for two consecutive days so if you are staying close by, go back and walk through again. Lots to see. There is also a restaurant attached to the building that was very busy. They had live music as well.

I would say this is a must-see if you're going to go to museums here in Charlotte. I love the fact…read morethat it had different types of art to view. It had something for everybody, even had a lighting exhibit, and I'm all about the lighting. We spent a good two hours here. It's in the middle of the city, so you can go to restaurants and shops when you're done or before. It was a $18 entrance fee for me, and they offered a senior discount as well for anyone 65 and older.

Right in the middle of the quaint town of Banner Elk is Lees-McRae College.The Hayes Auditorium…read moreprovides quality productions during the summer as well as fun productions for the children on Saturdays.