I used to come here as a kid so it was cool to see what's become of this place while attending my…read morecousins kids birthday party. They've remodeled the interior, though there are still a few games I recall playing back in the day! My cousins kid opted for mini golf and had a great time, but this course hasn't changed at all and that's not a good thing. The design makes it easy for kids to knock their balls off the designated path, which our birthday star did several times. The water features weren't running and even the ponds were empty which ruins the view and pictures. After, we went inside for food and games. The kid was offered a red or blue slushie. He asked what flavor they were and was told they are both raspberry... he didn't like it. Raspberry is not typically any kids favorite flavor, they should expand on the options a bit. The pizza looked OK, it's about the quality you'd expect from this kind of place. They brought out a wheel and the kid got to spin for some free tickets, which he loved. They brought out a bowling pin as a keepsake for everyone to sign which is another nice touch. I'll give credit to the staff, the guy interacting with our group did a great job hyping up the kids. I didn't get to check out the other amenities such as bowling and go-carts so I can't speak on them, but I've bowled here before and enjoyed myself. In the fall they do a haunted house. I've never attended it but that's another thing to consider. Honestly if the mini golf course was in better condition I'd give them another star but the empty ponds with visible pipes was ugly and off-putting. That said this seems like a good way to entertain some kids for a day.

We just had the most wonderful party experience for my 8 year old. The party package was…read morereasonably priced, our party just -- Max -- took great care of us, and everyone had so much fun! Everyone at Kristoff's was friendly and let the kids be kids and the adults actually got to have some fun, too. Highly recommend for birthday parties!

A very fun experience for a dinosaur lover. We spent around an hour here, and we even circled back…read morelater in the day. The attached gift shop is full of Dino themed trinkets for the perfect souvenir. The staff were very friendly and were a joy to talk to. The mini golf was definitely built for kids, but still a nice way to pass the time. A heads up for folks with sensory issues, it's very loud in the building. A pair of ear plugs is a must to those sensitive to sounds or consider taking advantage of their designated sensory friendly hours. Absolutely would go again.

I brought my 3 year old son here. It is part of the Volo Auto Museum. We went on a Sunday and the…read morewhole place was quite crowded, but the Jurassic Gardens portion wasn't too bad. We bought tickets in person. It was nice that kids under 5 were free or it would have been quite expensive. You can buy tickets just to Jurassic Gardens or part of a combo ticket. My son loved the dinos! At 3, he thinks they are real. He insisted we go back through the exhibit 5 times. There is a fossil dig area in the front - it's not that impressive but there are bones for kids to find. There is an arcade inside with lots of claw machines. You also have to exit through the gift shop, which is always such a "pleasant" experience with little ones grabbing. We got a free mini golf ticket for purchasing at the gift shop, but we didn't use it since my son is a bit too young for mini golf. There is a nice park outside and benches. I'm not sure if you can bring food from the restaurant outside, as it's all fenced off. We enjoyed the experience for having younger kids and will probably be back again, having a big Dino lover.

This was my second time visiting Realm of Terror after not going for at least nine years, and this…read morevisit was by far my favorite. They have definitely upgraded the space, and the thrills, haunts, and creativity were simply amazing. We arrived around 6:45 p.m. to catch all the characters coming out for their haunted parade, which really set the tone for the night. We got in within about 30 minutes using the regular line without having to pay for express or VIP. I went with just my husband, and it was definitely creepy navigating those dark, tight spaces with plenty of jump scares and eerie visuals. When you think you're done, you quickly realize you're only halfway through. The group ahead of us even bowed out through an emergency exit, but we were troopers and made it to the end. Even after finishing the long maze, we found ourselves wanting more because the adrenaline was still pumping. Huge kudos to the team for creating such an unforgettable experience. We will definitely be back.

Bought tickets and had to wait an hour, half of it in the rain…read more Haunted house was not scary. Waste of $30. Had a friend get in a car accident on the way and they wouldn't provide refund to them. Lame.

Great place to go if you like to gamble they got great. Customer service a great manager very clean…read moreplace. If you like to gamble and like to have fun, I'd recommend come in here.

We have been enjoying going to local gaming cafes. Tracy's is very similar to the others. Nice…read morefolks at the desk, and it seemed like more than a few regulars were there. Like other spots there are 5 machines. We played for a little while and did OK. Only issue was we wanted to try a machine that had been empty, though with a sign posted, for at least 15-20 minutes. The player had left, wasn't outside for a smoke or in the potty, just left. She had mentioned she was there on her break from work. Kind of odd there was no access to the machine, despite the place being pretty busy. We asked about it and were told, she is out getting cash from her car. Not likely, she was clearly not on or near the premises. While saving machines for a few minutes is perfectly fine, but holding a machine for someone that clearly wasn't anywhere around while others were forced to wait for a machine just doesn't seem right. This has not happened at the other gaming places we have tried. Maybe need to re-think the "save" strategy. Otherwise, with a little patience we did pretty good with the gaming.

This is a brand new pizza place in round lake near the valley lakes neighborhood and Prarie point…read more The couple that owns this place is amazing and the food is amazing! I heard about them via Nextdoor and had to try it. The pizza is priced great and tastes amazing! I would highly encourage you try try it if you have not yet as it's a major treat!

I am updating my previous review. I did enjoy going to Skate on Grand/Bella's Bouncies Roller Rink…read morein the winter when it wasn't crowded. However, I later found the rink to be unsafe, understaffed and poorly managed. On Friday nights it can get crowded. There aren't enough staff or referees to manage the rink floor. People will loiter anywhere on the rink floor blocking the entrance and exit ways. Kids will sit on the floor with their legs sticking out for anyone to trip over. Teenagers loiter all over and mainly in the corning sitting area on the rink floor then all get up at once blocking all oncoming skaters. Kids skate the wrong way on the rink. If there is enough staff they will try to enforce the rules but the kids often ignore them. Or they will follow the direction once then go back to doing what they shouldn't be doing. I've found items on the rink floor that people can trip over such as large screws, candy, jewelry, and plastic containers of mints. The are usually no referees skating around looking out for these hazards. Unlike other rinks I've been to where kids with skate mates or people who would like to practice their tricks are directed to stay in the middle of the rink, there are young skaters at this rink who have no concept of rink etiquette and will speed by doing tricks around the rink not caring who is in the way and knock anyone down. I was knocked down and out one evening and didn't know what hit me. I was skating then the next second I was on my back passed out. Later that evening another person was knocked out and badly injured I'm guessing by the same young skater doing his tricks on the floor with no concern for others. Noticing some of these hazards earlier while skating there I had written to Skate on Grand/Bella's Bouncies with some suggestions before these accidents happened. I hope they will take some action to make this rink a safe and enjoyable place to skate again. It was really nice skating with the kids and families when it wasn't an unruly, madhouse full of middle schoolers who have care or concept of anyone else besides themselves. This rink is on the small side and should have a lower limited capacity instead of just letting as many people in as possible. However, the young people who work there I'm sure don't have any way of knowing or enforcing that.

I went there for a field trip, and my experience was horrible. it was almost dark. they had music…read morethat was barely hearable . The staff were nice though. The arcade games kept getting stuck. Never coming back here again.

Great bowling alley with a great staff, always a fun time there, if you are looking for a great…read moretime bowling, this is the place.

I called ahead yesterday to confirm they were open and what time they were open til. Man on the…read morephone seemed annoyed he had to answer my questions. Proceeded to show up not even 20 minutes later, the place was packed. We walked to the front counter to ask what the wait times were, and a woman and man at the counter looked at me like I just told them I totaled their car in the parking lot. They proceed to say that there were no open lanes for the day in a spiteful manner. It amazes me how someone can work a job like this, act like a complete crude, treat people with disrespect, all while not even doing their simplistic job correctly. Good luck to those people and this venue at ever prospering!

What a fun and unique experience right in our backyard of the burbs. When you walk in you wouldn't…read moreeven know what to expect and as you walk through the museum it gets better with more history and more fun cars and exhibits to look at. From modern movies to historical sites, there's a little of everything. Heck you can even see Herbie there, or get on to a WWII car. I took my dad who isn't one for museums, and he had nothing but great things to say. He enjoyed looking at all of the war artifacts and even mentioned some that he saw growing up and shared some of his experience. Needless to say, this museum is great for all ages, boys and girls. So many great photo opps too! Can't wait to come back again soon!

The Volo Museum exceeded my expectations. There are five (5) showrooms of just vintage, specialty…read moreand historic cars and other vehicles. This is truly the place to visit for those that adore the quality and design of old vehicles of every spectrum. The Volo Museum is a treasure trove of fond memories, sparking our minds to recall for example The Good Humor man or a childhood Faris wheel or a family car long part of our distance past. The Titanic exhibit was well done as was the War Museum. Outstanding! Going to the Volo Museum in the off season or January as we did have many definite advantages. Kids are in school and it is practically empty of the mobs of people that could be there at peak times. There was very little interruptions of people getting in the way of taking fabulous pictures and being able to view every exhibit calmly, unobstructed and at your own pace. There is a lot to be said about freedom of movement without a crowd. Yes, you couldn't do much outside because it was closed for the cold season but most of the fantastic exhibits are on the inside. I would suggest arriving at 10am because you'll need most of the whole day to see everything and you'll want to see it all. We saw everything except the Jurassic Park display, but we were told it was pretty much for kids. We had no kids with us, plenty of adult things to do here. We ate in the car along the way as there isn't very many good dining options in the off season at the museum. The Volo Museum is super clean and well maintained. I highly recommend the Volo Museum!