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    The Lilly Pad Village

    4.4 (75 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Heather B.

    Disappointed in the price of fishing for what they had to offer. This is the only reason I rated a three star. My boys were excited to try to get some fish but for $70 bucks they were unsuccessful and we only saw one or two swimming around. Nikki was awesome and friendly. She went out of her way to help the boys. They enjoyed the gem mining and I really wish we would have done the mini golfing instead of fishing. Cute little idea and your staff are all friendly and patient!

    Stephanie R.

    We stopped by several days during our visit. My son like to start his day gem mining. We had to the place to ourselves because they were all weekdays during the off season which was actually really nice. The owners are super friendly and very knowledgeable. My son enjoyed having them talk to him about the gems he was finding. They even brought him a bucket of warm water because his fingers were getting cold. We didn't do the mini golf this time but we usually do and enjoy it also. We also haven't tried the fishing just because we're staying on a creek for that. A great place, lots of fun, must try when visiting Blueridge!

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    Allison F.

    It's a little janky but we made it work for about two hours last minute. They gave us hot dogs to use as bait because they didn't have live worms as advertised. We caught one catfish in about an hour with 2 hooks already in his mouth. I get the feeling there were about 3 fish in the whole pond. Not the "guaranteed catch place" like it seemed, so when we got down to it instead of paying $70 for all four of us to fish, we opted for one pole and that was the right call. Please note: It doesn't open untill later in the afternoon and is located on the owners private residence. The putt-putt course was extremely bare-bones. I can't say I'd recommend this place even tho the staff was friendly enough.

    Kathy K.

    According to the website..."The Lilly Pad Village opened in 2007 with a mission to provide a family friendly, fun environment for guests of all ages." Mission accomplished. Our group of four adults and a seven year old enjoyed spending a couple of hours at the Lily Pad Village. We started off by mining for gems. This is a great way to introduce young ones to the concept of gem/rock collecting. They didn't rush us and the guys really enjoyed the experience. My 61 year old hubby enjoyed it as much as our great nephew!! I had fun watching their smiles as they discovered new gems and tried to identify them. Next we found a shaded picnic table and enjoyed a leisurely picnic while watching the people fishing at the pond. Afterwards the other three people in our group played a round of putt putt golf while the hubby and I just sat and people watched. It was a fun couple of hours.

    Fishing. Rented poles and bought our bait there

    Amazing!!! Perfect for young families! We got there right when they opened and they were so kind and really helped my kids and explained all the stones. We did all the things! Putt putt, fishing and mine! Would for sure return! My kids loved it!!! Get there right when they open and you will be the only ones there and get individualized top notch service!

    Christine T.

    The Lilly Pad Village was the perfect place for us to visit with kids because there was something to do for each of them ... we brought 7 kids with us, ages range from 5 - 14 years old. Located just miles from our cabin, this beautiful and serene spot had so much to offer. We spent several hours on the property just fishing, gem mining and walking around. Very casual and relaxing. The owner, Geza, is beyond friendly and he made us feel so welcomed. Will definitely go back again!

    Christy F.

    They were awesome! We brought our own fishing poles and bait. We had a great time! They allow you to fish for the day. We will be back!

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    Brian M.

    We headed here on what we expected to be a nice, clear day. Unfortunately, mother nature decided to rain and bring colder weather in, but since we had promised our son a trip to do some gem mining, we had no choice. Thankfully, the gem mining is under a covered area. I have to say that from start to finish, the people that run this place really do try to ensure that you are having a good time. We went up to the gem mining spot, and he immediately turned on a large heater for us. He then filled the water in the trough, and of course it was absolutely frigid. He then pumped in some nice, hot water to warm it all up for us. We were shown how to sift for rocks in our dirt, and we were off to the races. Our 4 year old loved the idea of dirt and rocks, and had a blast looking for hidden gems. When he wasn't looking, the guy there would sneak in another fun rock or two to add to the collection. The whole thing can take as short or as long as you want it to. Overall, a fun experience. The mini golf might be fun on a sunny day, and a Yelp check in gets you a discount on that. If we end up back in the area, we'd come back. If there is one point of constructive criticism, it would be to possibly lower the prices just a bit, they were a little higher than expected.

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    The worst mini golf course I've ever seen. Misleading. Only 9 holes and the ball will not stop rolling until it is against a wall

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    We drove by two other mining places and this was by far the best! It was a great experience and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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    Great place for kids and adults of all ages! The little ones did gem mining, older kids did mini golf and adults enjoyed fishing!

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    We took our 9, 6 and 3 year old kids here to do gem mining and putt putt one afternoon and we had so much fun!

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    We had a fantastic experience! This family-owned business is welcoming, family-friendly, and…read moreclearly takes pride in providing a great experience for every guest. The mini golf course was clean and well maintained, and although they were in the process of replacing several putting greens, it had very little impact on our visit. It was evident that they are continually investing in improvements. The gem mining experience was a highlight and was enjoyable for both kids and adults. We also appreciated the covered seating areas located throughout the course, which made it comfortable even on a warm day. While the restroom is a portable facility, it was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Overall, this is a wonderful place for families looking to spend quality time together. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back.

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    3.2(30 reviews)
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    Came today with my 13 yo and paid the birthday all day unlimited. The only 2 activities I wanted to…read moredo was the go karts and rock climbing. In the rock climbing line over 5 mins just a lil boy in front of me. When the attendant starts helping unstrap the current climbers the boys gremlin line jumping sister jumps on front of me. Parents adamant they're together she just got out of line. The attendant just lets the demon goblin go ahead but even after climbing, hitting the buzzer, she continues letting them climb for well over 20 mins. I say something at 1st she's acting like she don't know or remember. Huh? They just climbed off, I said something the moment she ran straight past me. she calls a manager and proceeds to tell the manager she was confused she thought they were my kids. Huh? Why would I be upset her jumping in front of me? You stood there while her parents were adamant she was going ahead of me. The managers like I mean I can throw you like $7 on an arcade card which was pretty insulting considering I paid 25 and only did go carts once a $9 value. Rather discouraging makes you not even wanna do anything there at all. Here's a pic of my kid getting to have the fun I paid for though. Sure wish I couldve just got to enjoy my Friday night. But nope. I get to pay for stuff and not enjoy just get screwed.

    Had my daughter's birthday party here on Sunday and I would not recommend to anyone. Although I…read moreknow some of my guests were late we were rushed out of the room by the party "host" and then I was asked to wait in the same room for my bill for atleast fifteen minutes after I was so rudely rushed out of it. She stood in front of the whole party and told my 6 year old she didn't have time to eat her birthday cake. This was after she scolded me in front of the whole party for looking in the cabinet after she left the room with the lighter for the birthday candles. She was not very personable with my daughter at all and could have told my daughter that she could eat her birthday cake at one of the many other tables / booths in the place. (It was not busy yet at all) I still ended up paying full price for the birthday party but I was offered a game card to spend there as an apology I guess. Wouldn't recommend, and have such better party experiences in less room time elsewhere. Overpriced for such a terrible experience

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