We had the best time at the children's museum in Jacksonville! My two boys, ages 2 and 4, had an…read moreabsolute blast. There were so many different rooms filled with interactive displays and hands-on activities--we easily spent the entire afternoon exploring and playing. It's clear this place is well-loved and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and constantly tidying up to keep everything clean and inviting. It truly feels like a hidden gem! There's plenty of parking, and I really appreciated that you can bring your own snacks and drinks to leave in the checked bag area--so convenient for moms! If we lived closer, I would definitely grab a membership. It's such a great value and a perfect spot for regular visits. My boys are already asking when we can go back!

It was great! It was clean, you get a LOT of value for the money, and the kiddos loved it!! We will…read moredefinitely be back :)

My father-in-law is a retired Marine and is a regular at this USO as he comes here every week or so…read moreto meet up with my sister-in-law's father-in-law and play pool. Usually when the husband and I are visiting Jacksonville for more than a week, we're definitely joining in on the pool meetup and always a fun time. The place itself is a bit dated (goes back to the 1940s, I think) but the volunteers working there are nice.

Okay, I am biased as a volunteer, but hopefully that can be overlooked. This is the oldest…read morecontinually serving USO Center in the world because after WW 2, local folks made a decision to keep it open when all other USO's were closing down (such as the former USO now art center in Wilmington). Incorporated as the USO-NC (USO of North Carolina), it continues serving all those in the eastern part of the state. A small paid staff supplemented by volunteers provides meals, coffee, or just a listening ear to our nation's heroes.

Cedar Grove was established in 1800. The main entrance is a stunning triple-arched structure that…read morestands in front of a 12.5 acre property. The cemetery was added to the the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. I was here to visit the final resting place of Pepsi inventor Caleb Bradham but there are others interred here including William Joseph Williams who painted the "Masonic Portrait" of George Washington. Bradham's stone is quite far back and unremarkable. There were a couple of Pepsi bottles on it that make it easier to find. The center fountain is impressive. Many of the headstones are in good condition but many are illegible and the carvings are lost to time. [Review 18902 overall - 3386 in North Carolina - 2425 of 2022.]

This cemetery was recommended to us by the host at our bed & breakfast, but I had also learned…read moreabout it from my research on Yelp. This cemetery, among other people, contains the burial site of the man who invented Pepsi-Cola. That's reason enough to visit, but take time to review the map and accompanying chart at the entrance on the Weeping Arch side of the cemetery and get an idea of who else is buried here. Some of the locations were hard to find because the portable maps were all out, but if you reference an app on your phone (Find-A-Grave) you can get pretty good coordinates for any of the locations that you're looking for. Overall, a worthwhile trip to pay respects to various people who have made their impact in the New Bern area.

Family friendly. Verry nice people. Great food. Music every friday sometimes kareoke. Best when…read morentackt is there. Food a little expensive but worth it! I verry much reccomend it

My child enjoys being here. The staff is very friendly and very attentive to any issues. They even…read moreassisted with potty training and made tremendous progress. It was supposed to be a temporary placement for my child, but my child enjoyed being there that I kept him there. Any minor issues I had had been addressed and they have informed me of any progress. Definitely recommended!

I love this Excel 8 the staff is extremely helpful and provides answers to all of my questions. My…read morechildren have been at this center for a little over a year and their experience shines through them at home. I can tell that they are loved, nurtured, and they are happy when we pick them up. I would recommend this center to any family that is looking for a place to call home for their little ones.

So grateful for these people and this facility. They are doing such a great service to the animals…read moreand the community. My cat unfortunately catches a bird every year it seems and I have to make the annual trip to Possumwood. This year it was a baby dove. The animals are really happy here and are given a second chance at life. You can see how much the employees love and care for the animals, really warms the heart! Thank You Possumwood!!

Our visit to Possumwood Acres was nothing short of extraordinary! My brother really loves owls, so…read morefor Christmas I contacted multiple wildlife centers in multiple states to find a place where he could hold one. Possumwood Acres was by far the most personable and accommodating of all the centers I contacted. We reserved a private tour of the reserve and a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl. What we got was so much more! We arrived the day after Christmas, bringing two of our friends along. We were greeted by turkeys & guinea fowl along with friendly human faces! Tonya, my point of contact, introduced herself and was our guide for the day. She took us all around the reserve where we saw falcons, hawks, vultures, crows, geese, swans, ducks, goats, pigs, peacocks, guinea fowl, turkeys, bunnies, squirrels, kestrels, pigeons, opossums, screech owls, woodpecker, kite, ducklings, and a lovely wood duck named Snuggles. Tonya brought us up close to everything and let us pet or hold as much as we wanted and was safe for the animals. We learned so much about all the animals, not just the species we were meeting, but about the individual animals and their stories as well. Most of them had permanent injuries, and it was really touching to hear how Tonya and the staff cared for them, giving them a home when they weren't able to have one in the wild. Tonya's passion was infectious and we wandered the reserve with her for two hours, never feeling rushed and always looking forward to the next animal she would show us. The grand finale was a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl! My brother held Pixie on his arm as Tonya educated us on barn owls, and some of Pixie's fun peculiarities. We were all able to pet her and take as many pictures as we wanted. It. Was. Awesome. The whole experience was very personal and interactive. It never felt like a packaged show or scripted tour. We had real interactions with the animals, not just a few pets through a fence. For a place that runs entirely on donations and is dedicated to animal rehabilitation and education, we were given the star treatment. It's crazy and so impressive how much this place accomplishes with so little. A huge thank you to Possumwood Acres for making our experience unforgettable!

My girls love this place, I've never had a bad experience! They are great about knowing a child's…read morelimits as well. I've had to pick them up early before but I would truly rather that than my girls be upset for longer than necessary. Big fan great communication!

My kids LOVE this place!!! Always so welcoming! I have a two year old who is very shy and does not…read moreget excited about leaving mom anywhere but this is the one place she ASKS to go to!! It is soooo nice to have especially living far away from family.

The young man that works at the dump is always friendly and helpful. I do recommend to presort…read moreitems as they are disposed in different locations. The weekends can be a little busy but it's worth the wait. Opened on the weekend and having no charge is a huge plus. I do want to note some of the dumpsters are very high, if you have a heavy item you might want to bring someone to help. E

Nice and helpful staff, well kept and organized facility. Again, Nice and helpful staff, well kept…read moreand organized facility.