My kids had a pretty good time, go karts were the highlight of the trip! Great food options, they…read morehave arcade games and of course the put put. The putting wasn't really anything to roar about but it was a fun time out with the kids, something for us to do.

Great activity to do with kids or a date night. Limited to mini golf, go karts, laser tag and an…read morearcade. They are well staffed but they seem to congregate at the office of the register counter. After mini golf my family and I decided to play laser tag. We waited patiently as we were under the impression there was a game currently in play. To our surprise there was no game in play and no employee. We went to the cashier and asked for assistance as all the employees were there.

My youngest has been in daycare since 2021. Due to moves, operating hours, and staffing shortages,…read morethis is the fifth facility we have been at. I've seen some good ones, but unfortunately many that were not good. This is the last daycare my child will attend because I have hit the jackpot in terms of care, education, and staff. Immediately upon entering, you have the feeling that your child is going to be in good hands. It starts with the front desk experience, where you can always find at least one person. Everyone seems to know my child by name. The class teachers utilize an app to send informational updates, pictures and videos throughout the day, and important center-related information. You can also have a live stream (no sound and the bathroom isn't visible for safety reasons) so I can see how my child is throughout the day. In terms of cost, it is on par with what you would expect for a daycare of this quality. I have been to other 5 star daycares that cost less, but you could tell it by the demeanor of their staff and in the lack of quality, clean, and undamaged classroom objects. I love the security measures they have in place, as I never have to worry about the safety of my child. If you are in the market for a daycare in the Hope Mills/Fayetteville area, look no further than The Children's Courtyard.

The courtyard is a great and safe place . Front staff and teachers are amazing loving and also very…read morecaring. Your greeeted with a Goodmorning every morning and also Goodnight in afternoon and it's with a big smile. After all changing the director was best thing they could've done the place is filled with love and support now. THE HOPE MILLS COURTYARD IS THE BEST THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR MY FAMILY!

Cypress lakes is a fun and challenging course that's worth a visit. They have online booking…read morethrough their website and it's easy to use. The greens and fairways are some of the best maintained I have seen in the area. They have a real grass driving range, you pay for the ball token at the club house. The course itself was very challenging and fun, the holes are fairly long but also feature some really technical parts too. It's the type of course that you'll want to have a full bag of clubs to choose from and you'll probably use every one of them.

Great course, poor cart paths, one staff is extremely rude and condescending. The older staff…read moreperson is great, helpful and friendly. Staff could tell players to fix ball marks. Tee boxes need work. Layout is challenging but fair.

We had a fantastic time. We will go again. It was busy but not so busy you couldn't enjoy yourself.read more

It was fun but the lifeguard had an attitude with me and me friend because she ask "can I go?"read more

Went for the first time last month, I enjoyed it with my 7 year old Great Neice. Were going to…read morebring her little friend with us today, I have to keep the Kiddo's Busy, Looking forward to this afternoon for some Great Fun....

Hung out with the grandkids and had a wonderful time! A place for skaters of all skill levels even…read morethe little ones. My older grandkids have already asked if we can go again! Family friendly with out being so restrictive that the older kids can't have fun also. Great value for the kids and I got in free!

This should actually be a zero star review. Had a tee time here today. Upon approaching the golf…read morecourse and visible both on the golf course and from the highway, there is a large "Impeach Biden" sign. Turning into the parking lot is another sign that reads "Elect Trump Augustine MAGA." I went into the clubhouse and asked if these were signs posted by the Vineyard Golf Course and was told that indeed they were. Tee time CANCELLED. I will not patronize a public venue that blatantly pushes a politcal view and shows such disrespect.

Very nice in the pro shop, course is beautiful. In great condition. Great layout and all for a very…read moregood price. I'm from out of town and visited today for the first time and was highly impressed. Definitely will be coming back every chance I get.

​You'll see the billboards for 100 miles in either direction, and honestly, the anticipation is…read morepart of the experience. South of the Border is the ultimate "time capsule" of 1950s roadside America. It's unapologetically tacky, neon-drenched, and wonderfully weird. Is it a bit weathered? Yes. But it's a must-stop at least once in your life just to experience the sheer scale of Pedro's world. ​ ​The Sombrero Tower: For $5, you can take a glass elevator up 200 feet. The view of the I-95 corridor and the surrounding Carolina plains is actually really cool, and it's a great way to stretch your legs after hours of driving. ​ This is a photographer's playground. Between the giant Pedro statues, the fiberglass animals, and the vintage neon, your camera roll will be full. ​The Shopping: From fireworks at "Rocket City" to the most random souvenirs you didn't know you needed, the shops are massive.

South of the Border has different shops and places to take photos. I saw people taking pictures by…read morethe enormous colorful statues. It's seemed like part of the experience. I went to the fireworks shop. The prices were great. They had so many firework options too. The King Kong , the Cajun, ladybugs, jumbo packages etc. The staff were nice . I also went the convenience store. It was clean and organized. The staff were friendly too. It was a fun and friendly quick stop.

Jones Lake State Park is located in Elizabethtown, NC. It is full of beauty, science and history…read more European migrants settled in the area and the lakes. Jones Lake was named for a local who donated a tract of land on which Elizabethtown was founded. Salters Lake was named after Sallie Salter. She was an American Revolutionary War heroine who famously spied on the Tories encamped along the Cape Fear River. Jones Lake State Park has a Visitor Center with restrooms and interactive educational displays. These cover the history of the area, the scientific phenomenon and the ecology. Both Jones Lake and Salters Lake are Carolina Bays with highly acidic ecosystems. They are shallow, elliptically shaped depressions found throughout the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Aerial views show that thousands of these ovals are perfectly parallel, precisely aligned along a northwest-to-southeast axis. There are many theories about these geological wonders. From wind and waves to even meteorite impacts. The industry in the area was farming and harvesting cotton and longleaf pines for the turpentine, pitch and timber. The area became overcut, and farmers could no longer survive. This led to an experiment of making these areas into parks. During the Jim Crow Era, it became a refuge for African Americans and was the state's first state park for African Americans. As most areas were segregated, the park is where the community came together culturally for baptisms, family reunions and community celebrations. In 1964, the park became desegregated. I had to double-check the date, as 1964 is not that long ago. The lake's water is tea-colored, and decomposing organic matter produces tannic acids. This lowers the pH to 4.3, so it is closer to vinegar than to lake water. It is nutrient-poor as well, so not much can survive here. The waterlogged wetland and rims create a unique evergreen shrub bog called a pocosin. The bog has evergreen bay trees such as the Sweet Bay, Loblolly Bay, and Red Bay. Bladen County is home to carnivorous plants like the Venus flytrap, pitcher plants and sundews, which thrive here. Not many fish can survive here except for acid-tolerant fish species, like the chain pickerel, yellow perch, flyer sunfish, and yellow bullhead catfish. For day visitors, Jones Lake State Park features over 50 picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sandy volleyball court, and horseshoe pits. During the warmer summer months, the park also opens a designated, roped-off swimming area with a white-sand beach.

Jones Lake State Park is a peaceful well‑kept place to camp and explore. The campground is small…read morebut usually easy to get a spot in, and the whole area is taken care of really well including the bathhouse, which is clean and maintained better than a lot of larger parks. The trail around the lake is an easy but rewarding walk. There's no elevation to worry about, just about five miles of flat, quiet trail with plenty of scenery. It's the kind of hike where you can relax and enjoy the water, the trees, and the quiet without feeling rushed. Just make sure you bring bug spray this is a large lake with standing water which is a perfect breeding ground for bugs. The park also has a fishing dock and a small boat launch that's perfect for kayaks and similar setups. One of the best things about Jones Lake is how quiet it is. You're away from crowds, away from noise, and it actually feels like you get space to breathe. Interesting fact (at least to me) Jones Lake State Park was established in 1939, and it holds an important place in North Carolina history. It was the first state park developed specifically for Black Americans during segregation its cultural significance is still a big part of its identity today. The nearby town of Elizabethtown has a quaint little downtown with a few local restaurants. There's not a ton going on, but it's a pleasant place to stop before or after your time at the park.