Current Review: Cinemark has changed their menu! One of the…read morereasons we prefer this movie theater over others is because we can enjoy a full meal at a reasonable price while watching a film. My husband and I went to the Cinemark in Asheville last week. We were delighted to see an updated menu. We tried a burger, chicken tenders and donut holes...but there are several items we are looking forward to trying! Everything was tasty and fresh! Former Review: I planned an private screening event, and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. First, I was connected with the corporate office to get the process started. I worked with Josh who was super helpful and very communicative. At the event, the local team headed up by Prosper and Tammy was amazing. Everyone who helped with the event from checking us in to taking our concession vouchers to cleaning up the theater was the best. I also compared the same package with other area theaters, and Cinemark had the best price. So...overall...a complete win!

Nice small cozy theater with lounge seats and a tray for…read moreyour food. They have beers on draft , chicken tenders, burgers, and your normal movie concession. Went and saw the 40 anniversary of the Labyrinth. Tickets were only $12.50.

I had heard great things about the Orange Peel before our visit, and it certainly lived up to the…read morehype! I'm a big fan of smaller venues, and this is a perfect size. I didn't get to check it out, but there's also a downstairs lounge with a full liquor bar where you can also view the show. I appreciate the security when you walk in, metal detectors and staff members who very politely made sure everyone was safe. Scanning our tickets and entering was a breeze. Bartenders were very friendly and welcoming! We were standing at the barricade, so we chatted with the security guards and they were some of the nicest workers I've met at a show! They had lots of water bottles on hand to pass out to anyone who needed it, which is always great to see. The bands sounded great and we had an awesome time. We're already looking forward to the next show we can catch here!

We came to Asheville specifically to see Mike D at The Orange Peel…read more Let me cut right to the point... Security: Performative, at best. Crowd: Angry White Guy Angry Sound: Terrible, muddled, wildly over driven The venue: a giant warehouse packed stage-to-back-wall with only one entrance/exit. Great show, terrible venue. Won't be coming back.

food was amazing! there nachos was amazing! our server was great! and had a great environment!read more

Went to the Local with my wife last night. Sat inside . We ordered Steak and Frites. We shared it…read moreand the steak was delicious. The amount of fries that came with it was enough for 3 people. The atmosphere is good and the beer selection is also very good. Our waitress was excellent and overall we enjoyed it very much. Definitely recommend coming here when in Boone.

RIP Dolly "If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with…read morethe rain." -Dolly Parton

We've done Disney, we've done Universal, and Dollywood holds its own with both of them in ways that…read moresurprised us. The scale is different but the experience is just as memorable and in some ways more personal. The coaster lineup is legitimately impressive. Big Bear Mountain is the longest in the park and a great ride for the whole family. Lightning Rod is one of the fastest wooden coasters in the world. Wild Eagle gives you incredible views of the Smoky Mountains from the top. Dragonflier in Wildwood Grove is perfect if you have younger kids who want in on the fun. The new NightFlight Expedition that opened in 2026 is a unique indoor hybrid coaster and river raft ride that works in any weather, a great addition. Beyond the rides the park has real soul to it. Live Appalachian music playing throughout, craftspeople demonstrating woodworking and glassblowing, the Dolly Parton Experience museum, seasonal festivals and theater performances at the Back Porch Theater. You could skip the rides entirely and still have a full day. The cleanliness here is consistently remarked on and it's earned. Every corner of the park is well maintained and the staff are the friendliest we've encountered at any theme park anywhere. Go on a weekday if you can, weekends get packed. Buy tickets in advance. Wear comfortable shoes. Worth every mile of the drive from the Carolinas.

The grounds are so beautiful and filled to the brim with nature; the house is ginormous but…read moregorgeous. The house is super big but the tours are super cool. You can see the kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and more. I'm not sure if Antler Village is a separate story, but we love it too! Service is good.

The Biltmore Estate is a little difficult to travel to from Texas, but the trip was well worth it…read more Asheville turned out to be a hospitable, quiet town and the airport was squeaky clean. The Biltmore Estate recommends renting a vehicle to reach the property, and from there, it was very easy getting from the hotel to the Vanderbilt house for their daily, self-led, audio guided house tours. There are also a number of daily guided tours about various topics. When I visited, there was a great exhibit in the basement describing the man power, architectural influences, and time it took for this 175,000 sq foot private residence to be realized. The old Vanderbilts spent a great deal of time and resources building accommodations for travelers and guests making the trip out to Asheville. I'm always curious to know what's going on behind the scenes so I went on the service quarters guided tour and thought it was great. There is also a courtyard where they converted parts of the stables into gift shops, cafes, and the Stables restaurant. It was like we were all welcomed visitors to a place frozen in time sans the horse drawn carriage. Overall, I really enjoyed that the property is in really good condition and appears to be well provided for in addition to being successfully managed. I recommend this trip to anyone interested in American history and architecture. There's a lot of walking involved and it's very group friendly, but small children will probably get tired easily.

We did the 8:20 pm show for Polar Express. We were in "first class." The website said to arrive at…read moreleast an hour before and to be prepared to board 30 minutes before departure time. It was about 23 degrees the evening of and unfortunately, they did not board us until 8:10 so we all spent a good bit of time out in the cold. We came with a 13 year old and quickly realized that the show was much more appropriate for younger children. The train was nicely decorated and they gave us hot chocolate and a cookie. The hot chocolate was not hot, but the kids all seemed to like it. The reading of the story/"show" was overall pretty corny, but we also recognize the target age range. We would have liked to have been able to purchase other drinks or snacks while onboard, but the told us that was only for the 5 hour long morning train. My advice if doing this train ride: 1) come with younger children 2) go during the day so you can see more 3) bring whatever snacks or drinks you may want for the ride (though it's only 1 hour 15)

Had an amazing weekend with the family and grandkids riding the polar express train. Would…read morerecommend to anyone with small kids. Bryson City is such nice and festive town.

It's been close to 2 years since my last visit here and my 4 star review remains the same. New…read morehighlights I've noticed since I have two small kiddos is the various bench seating options which make having a snack easy and the multiple bathroom locations throughout museum. Both of these things make it more enjoyable for kids and adults. It is not crowded during the week. My kids especially liked the Dino exhibit and live animals (snapping turtle, ground hog, owl). I just wish for a city the size of Charlotte (and surrounding area) that the museum was a little bigger. We were done in about 1-1.5hours

Enjoyed my recently visit to Schiele Museum of Natural History. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. The displays were creative and well maintained. Particularly enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit with all of the life size dinosaurs exhibits. Parking was easy. My only suggestion would be updating the outdoor area as it seemed quite run down and showing alot of wear, which was totally not the case with the indoor areas

Haven't made it in yet, but I had such a great experience working with the team at the Hollywood…read moreWax Museum in Pigeon Forge. They were incredibly kind, responsive, and generous in supporting our local high school graduation event. It really stands out when businesses take the time to give back to the community. Based on that alone, I'd absolutely recommend supporting them!

I was surprised at the addition of the props with the wax figurines, it made it so much more fun to…read morego to the museum. Some of the wax figurines were really close to the appearance of the person represented and a few not so much. I would grab the coupon book and buy the all access pass to save on the other things you can go see. My adult sons favorite was the Outbreak Zombie part and I chose the mirrors. We both did the wax museum and the castle of chaos 5D theater. We did the western one. I could think of a few additions to the museum and I added them in the feedback but overall a good afternoon.

Get drunk and party. Don't take it too seriously and be present and you'll have a great time.read more

We enjoyed our night out at Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. First of all parking is easy and is…read morefree for show goers. We were able to find our seats easily with the direction of the hostesses. We started with creamy vegetable soup and a biscuit. The soup was in my opinion the best thing on the menu. Then we dined on fried chicken, ham, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and ended the dinner with an apple turnover. The dinner was good, but nothing was special aside from the soup. Now for the show, the show was great and the actors and actresses were talented. The only issue I had was the servers would come around during the show trying to sell pictures. We missed an important part looking at our photos and hearing her spill about the price. A few minutes later she was back with pictures of the couple next to me trying to sell them pictures. That in my opinion was disruptive. Overall, I am glad we went!

It's best to get the combination ticket passes if you plan to go to two or more of the Ripley's…read moreattractions since you are saving some. We got the three attractions with the aquarium and it saved some. The museum is filled with unbelievable things that make you go huhhhhh. Believe it or not, it's real! Some of the things they have on display here is cool. It was fun to interact with the exhibits and learn about the history of people, animals, things, and events. There was a group of 5 adults with two kids, who were 6 and 9 and we found it to be an adventure. Again, this was inside and a wonderful way to beat the hot summer day. The layout consisted of two floors and it was easily navigable with directions on where to go. The truth is before your eyes.

I visit these a lot..I have visited 9 Ripley's Believe It or Not in the many years that that I have…read morelived on this earth and this one of the better locations,the two in California and New Jersey are by far just dirty and not as entertaining. The location in San Francisco is better than both of those however I enjoyed this Gatlinburg, Tennessee location, downside is they replaced a few displays with video screens. My grandkids did enjoy this location, learned a bit and made me stay WAY LONGER than I wanted to. Anything for the babies!! UGHHHHHH... On another note I know they offer a military discount, I asked and my son nor I did received one after I and chucked out about 240 bucks for our family of six which I think was a little expensive. I dont think we deserved a discount, I just think if its a discount you offer I should have received it. I believe this was a good location just not worth the price per person. Overall a great visit but something I will not do again.