I came in today to buy some local postcards to mail to my out-of-state friends. As I entered I was…read morepromptly greeted by an employee that was super friendly. I looked around the entire center. It was clean and very modern. They had displays placed around the center attempting to highlight some of the area's points of interest. Everything was tastefully done. I was even given a free tote bag with a local interests book and a bunch of goodies inside. The center goes a little too heavy on the race car theme. It overshadows the other county offerings. I got a dozen postcards that feature the Cabarrus County Courthouse. I can't wait to mail them!

Their customer service is the best! The people here are always so nice and ready to suggest the…read morebest local attractions. Also, if you're visiting the Concord area and are looking for a little souvenir I'd recommend this place. They have some pretty neat t-shirts and other items from local businesses. You might get some freebies too!!

This visitor center is located outside the Wells Fargo building on South Tryon. I love to come in…read morethe center and see all the cool items they have from around the area and native to charlotte. The center always has all the most current information about what is happening in the city and upcoming events. The also have several copies of the Charlotte Happenings magazine and another local magazine. I've seen some of the events they host outside their center and they really showcase the city in a great way. My favorite event was the Chef Alyssa's Kitchen demo they hosted. All of the employees inside the visitor center are super helpful and knowledgeable. The visitor center isn't very big but it packs a big punch. One of my favorite items it has is the candles from Doc Porters. They run out so you have to check in often to see if they have any. I recommend popping in anytime your downtown and need to know what's happening in the city!

It sucks that I came all the way here only for this place to be closed. Not only did I call ahead…read moreof time but also looked online. Everything said that this place should be open Monday through Friday closing by 5 PM. I even paid for parking and walked two blocks. And for what? It would be as simple as the information online and on the voicemail to be updated.

Here is our Center City Visitor Center and Newcomer Resource location for all of you thinking about…read moremoving here, visiting, lost, or already here. ive been here my hole life and have nothing to compare it to but i love it here and maybe u wil 2

Didn't mind the wait when we had to call for someone to open the doors, lady was very kind and made…read morethis pit stop worth it.

This is a very nice welcome center and rest area. It was quite crowded when we stopped, but there…read morewas still enough parking available, which made it convenient. The welcome center itself was very pleasant. The staff member working there was informative, welcoming, and very easy to talk to. She was helpful and made the visit more enjoyable with her friendly attitude. However, the restrooms were not in the best condition and definitely needed cleaning, which was a downside. Despite that, the overall experience was positive thanks to the helpful staff and well-run welcome center.

This is a rest area worth the stop. Everything was above average from restroom cleanliness to…read morevending. The overall buildings were maintained. First time, but probably not last. Great job North Carolina.

As a rest area, this was very nice. Clean men's room, lots of shaded parking, the sort of sweeping…read morecurved entrance that I love because it slows people down. They even have some walking trails through the woods if you want to do that. This rest stop is on Highway 421 near Wilkesboro and it's a great place to stop. The "No overnight parking" is a concern. Do they really expect people to keep driving when they're tired at night? That's a bummer and why I can't possibly rate it at five stars. [Review 1204 of 2025 - 4389 in North Carolina - 24756 overall]

Five stars. Definitely the cleanest and nicest rest stop bathrooms I've ever visited. Will stop…read moreagain when passing by the area.

This place was absolutely amazing I could bit believe how…read morebig it really is. The lake is really nice. It is pricy though. There were plenty of boats on the dock that were cool. The gas on the docks in 2024 is $5.99. I can't wait to come back and fish this area one day

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

Great spot to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. Drove up around 4pm and walked around, sat on some of…read morethe benches right on the water, and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. It was quite busy - not surprising given the mid 80s temps and not a cloud in sight. But I was still able to find some quieter areas. It's nice loop to walk around and there is plenty of seating, benches, trash receptables, plus restrooms. Not sure if there is normally a fee to park/enter, but I did not have to pay on my visit. Highly recommend for a leisurely excursion! @azfitfoodfun

This review is going to be so late based on the actual park for kids. As a mom with young kids, I'm…read morealways park hopping to find the best parks in town. Jetton Park is perfect for hot days. It's in a wooded area so it's a well shaded. There's lots for kids to do and while most of the stuff I will say is geared towards kids five and up there are things for younger kids to do and I do appreciate the handicap swings. Kids younger than three have a very tiny area to play compared to everything else. They're definitely going to be drawn to the main play area, which is bigger and you might have bigger kids running around so that creates a little bit of an unsafe situation when you have a mix of uncoordinated children, and bigger rowdy kids. Even if your kids are bigger doesn't mean that they'll be able to use everything at the park. Some of the things are definitely geared towards balance and coordination so if your kids are not well coordinated or have good balance or can catch themselves if they fall I would stay close by. The other thing I love about this park is that we can bring our bikes and take a ride down to the water and let the kids play by the sanded area. The trails are beautiful and you'll definitely get some good distance in if you're going to go to any of the stops along the trail.

Honestly, this is the most beautiful rest stop I've ever seen in my life. On top of that they have…read morethe sweetest ladies inside welcoming every visitor to South Carolina. You can find maps, guidance, and lots of literature on what to do in South Carolina. Also, the bathrooms are incredibly clean and well stocked.

I've never rated a restaurant area or welcome center, but this place is definitely special and…read moreunique. This center is open from 9am-5pm daily and free for all to visit. The staff is very courteous and welcoming, the facilities are bright and clean (including the restrooms), and they offer maps and information for so much of the state. Definitely a worthwhile stop if you are in the area and need to take a break from driving.

Gorgeous state park with gorgeous views and trails BUT absolutely NO service. There is WiFi…read moreavailable in the office but they refuse to share the password. Stating it's not for public use. Fine. Whatever. But what if there's an emergency? All the signs just say call the park ranger. Can't do that with no service babe. Otherwise love it

I know most folks think of crowders when thinking of nearby hiking spots near Charlotte, but go…read moreeast instead and you'll happen upon another park with trails and very easy to get to! We got about six and a half miles of hiking from the parking area to the view (3.25 miles). Had our picnic, then headed back. The last half a mile was pretty steep, but the views are worth it. Lots of picnic spots as well as a super clean bathroom at the top. If you don't want to hike to the top, you can get to the visit by car, so super family friendly (multi generational). We only did one trail route, but there are so many loops to keep it interesting. The trail we did was up and down too so a good variety of climbing and downhill.