My fiancé and I brought our family to Frankie's for family night. Needless to say we all throughly…read moreenjoyed ourselves and our children did not want to leave. The food, atmosphere and staff were all nice and friendly! Our food was delicious! We ordered the buffalo wings (very crunchy) 10/10, fries (kids loved them), fried mozzarella sticks (delicious) 10/10, pizza and hot dog ( kids loved both). This Frankie's is super large and even though the parking lot looked packed the inside was very spacious. All the game machines worked and were clean. We didn't make it outside but it looked very nice and lit up! Great place to hang out or for family fun!

WE LOVE NATE! best swing ride ever for my friend's birthday party, he definitely elevated our…read moreexperience #natethegreat

Came to Urban Air for a birthday party…read more It really annoys me when we go to a venue for a party and we STILL have to wait in a long line only to check in for a party. Luckily a lady came by after a while and asked if we were attending a party and let us check in through the self service kiosk... In my opinion, someone should be on standby as guests for parties are arriving to help them get checked in quickly and taken to where the party is taking place. When you book a party, you select a time slot, why not have the party coordinator receive the guests as they come?? It would make the process a whole lot easier.. I have not been to Urban Air since my son had his Birthday there a few years ago, but I can see a decline in the cleanliness of the establishment. There are just a bunch of young kids working here that have no conflict resolution skills, the place was dirty. I did like that they had everything set up before hand for the party, that was nice. They provided the socks and wrist bands for the kids, they provided the pizza as well. Overall, despite how I felt, my son and his friends had a great time, and I guess that's all that matters! They have zip lining, bumper cars, a ball pit, trampolines, VR etc. So a lot to do for sure.

They had earlier opening hours for the holidays so that was great! Waivers and checking in was…read moreeasy. Staff were very helpful. Kids enjoyed it, although some of the play areas are very small and restrictive. There's not too much to explore. Ball pit obstacle course and trampolines were fun. Pizza was gooood! I would highly recommend! A reasonable price too. Bathrooms are all the way in the back, but they have plenty. It was a fun time as always at Urban Air!

Seemed like a great spot for kids to have fun indoors! Thought it was cool to see that there are…read morekids who actually come here to learn and compete as well. I was here for a birthday party. The toddler area seemed pretty minimal and the kids seemed bored and wanted to be in the area with the bigger kids. Employees were friendly and did a good job monitoring kids during play.

We had a great experience at Ninja Nation during their open gym promo day (half off regular…read moreadmission!). The location was easy to find, and the parking lot was spacious and well-kept. Inside, the facility was clean and organized with a solid variety of obstacles for the kids -- and even adults -- to enjoy. Everything felt safe, and it ended up being a great workout for the whole family! The staff was friendly and informative from the moment we walked in. Signing waivers was easy with multiple desktops available, and there were snacks for sale and a comfortable sitting area for parents to relax and watch. I also really appreciated the clean restrooms -- especially that they had a changing table, which made things much easier with my 7-month-old. I want to give a shout-out to a young girl on staff who was so sweet and attentive to my daughter. She helped supervise the kids and made sure they were having fun and staying safe. Unfortunately, the team doesn't wear name tags and I didn't think to ask for her name, but she stood out! Two male team members also stepped in to help my husband with quick demonstrations and explained how to complete certain obstacles -- which was super helpful. My only small critique would be the limited space for the 1-3-year-old area. It seemed more suitable for children 1 and under. All in all, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

I did the Kit & Caboodle tour for my birthday and it went above and beyond expectation. Most…read moreimportantly the animals were very well cared for. They were all healthy, bright eyed, active and well socialized. Their enclosures were spacious, very clean, well maintained, species appropriate and provided enrichment. All encounters were careful to put animal and human safety first. I've worked in vetmed/animal rescue for 30 years so seeing animals well cared for and accustomed to their handlers gave me confidence Darby Farms is a place I can support. Now to the tour itself: Do it. Book it right now. You get SO MUCH for such a reasonable pric. We got two hours of personal interactions, petting and feeding, with over 30 species! Our guide Ryan was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, even taught us hardcore animal nerds some new facts we didn't know. He was skilled at handling even the squirmiest of creatures gently. It's absolutely magical to be able to touch and connect with animals I've only seen from behind glass in zoos. Thank you to Darby Acres for providing this unforgettable experience

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

What a neat place. I've been wanting to take my nieces here for years and finally had the…read moreopportunity to. I've taken my nieces to discovery kids places in other states but not this one. They had such neat and cool stuff in here. My nieces had an absolute blast on just about everything. It was neat to see different exhibits at this play center such as the firetruck, the boat, the car mechanic, the cafe, and the airline setup. My nieces could have spent all day in there if we would have let them. They also have volunteers walking around through the center cleaning up too! Although we enjoyed our time here I was surprised at how small the place was on the inside. It's two stories but there weren't many play areas upstairs. I've been to bigger discovery kids centers and I wish this one was a little bigger. My youngest niece is only 2 so she was able to play in the small kid area. Even though there were volunteers coming around the facility did not regulate age appropriate kids in the small kid play area. There were 10 Year olds and above coming in the area trying to play. I think they should be a little stricter on this. But overall a cool and fun play for kids!

We loved loved loved our visit! Since we went on a Saturday, we tried our best to arrive as close…read moreto opening as we could. I'm so glad we did! We ended up getting to play for 2 hours before it got incredibly busy. Our daughter loved the water table, crafts, the grocery store and pizza kitchen! I have worked at a children's museum before, so I have a love for them and this one exceeded expectations. I wish it wasn't so far away, but we'll be back! (It was rather expensive, and I forgot to ask if it was all day admission)

Fun for the whole family! Four of us went last year and had a great time! Had no idea I was so bad…read moreat mini-golf, LOL

We went to play mini golf for Memorial Day. The owner is very nice. Multiple different sizes of…read moreclubs for height for all ages. Various colors of balls to choose from to mark your player. Score book and pencil given before you start for your game. 3 and under are free. Drinks and slushies sold at entrance. The first hole is a practice hole. 18 holes to go after that. We had such a fun time! I would say some are a little challenging. None of us made a hole in one until the end. Rock wall climbing is only $3. I did not throw any axes but that looked like it could be exhilarating too. I did inquire about birthdays and they said there are different packages that range for each number of invites of children who want to golf. All in all everything sounded very affordable and accommodating, even for big families. There is a small playground also to the side with a slide for younger children.

What a fantastic facility specializing in the education, conservation, and rehabilitation of birds…read moreof prey/raptors. Well worth the visit!

Absolutely beautiful raptor center. There is never a time that I will not support a place like…read morethis. All the beautiful feathery friends you see here are well kept as they are unable to survive in the wild on their own. Tremendous variety and lots of information posted about each. Great place to come visit and be educated about birds and how we can help make the world a better place for them.

If you are looking for fun in the Hickory, NC area that does not involve alcohol or beer & suits…read morefamilies of all ages, go to Treetop Adventures! The courses are challenging, the staff is cool and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is sooo chill. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, there was a breeze up the trees & the view was beautiful. There's a small course for kiddos that my daughter enjoyed tremendously. You can relax at their beach on Lake Hickory or their huge back deck. We are going back soon, for sure. Thanks, John!! You & your crew are .

Fun and challenging. The guides, Elizabeth and Maddie (sorry if I spelled it wrong) were awesome. I…read moredefinitely recommend coming here. The courses are perfect for any skill level. Self guided and go at your own pace!