wow, this place is huge and has everything, from an indoor and outdoor pool to basketball courts,…read morefree weight room, of course all the equipment you could ask for, exercise classes, spin classes, you name it. The good: has everything you could ask for, friendly staff. Important to know: it was really crowded, at least this afternoon around 5:30-6pm. Could have been because it's too cold outside to walk, or it's the new year, or some other activities going on - anyway, it's overwhelming to see so many people congregate at the same time in a small town. They all seem to go here!

Lots of things to do here. It's huge inside and sprawling. Two pools, one inside and one outside…read more Lots of weights, big areas for groups and kids. Everything seems to be clean and well maintained. The staff seem friendly and ready to help. Pretty good parking lot including the front dropoff area. Very nice landscaping.

One of the great things about having an RV is that if you feel like you want a nap, all you need to…read moredo is find a quiet and level parking space. This morning, that was the Riverside Park. It's quiet and it's peaceful and if the timing is right, there is some shade And after the nap, it was nice to get out and stretch our legs with a walk around. The park has a nice playground, a skate park, a kayak launch, a public restroom and it functions as a trailhead for the Riverside Park Granite City Greenway. Enjoy your time here! [Review 1757 of 2024 - 3677 in North Carolina - 22780 overall]

My husband took me on a surprise hike in Mt. Airy. It was a very pleasant surprise on a beautiful,…read morewell maintained paved path along the Ararat River. We saw a Box Turtle, a Blue Heron and Brown Trout holding at a small waterfall. We did about 3 miles of the 8 and is an easy trail that is open to pets and bicycles. It was also a nice surprise to my hubby that it is a popular trout fishery. We will definitely be back with our bikes, fishing rods, and a picnic lunch! In addition, this location also has a pickle ball court, playground, and a basketball court. Highly recommend!

The park is pretty remote, with only occasional cell service (a good thing or a bad thing depending…read moreon one's needs). The parking really close to the mountain is handicap only, so the intention is for most people to walk a 4.5 mile loop that goes around the mountain and then up it on the way back. It is a substantial climb, both down into a gully with an impressive waterfall and up the mountain itself. The rock does offer wide-spanning views. The infrastructure was not in ideal shape at the time of my visit, with some water fountains down and other limitations in amenities. I also found the trail setup a bit confusing as following marks led me once to a dead end and in another case, I had to hike on a gravel road a bit to get back to the trail and that wasn't marked clearly as the right way to go. While these things could be improved, the park is an excellent resource and as is standard practice in NC (but not in SC or VA), is free to enter.

Great place to come hike. Lots to see & do. Downside is that kids are allowed to come here & make…read morenonstop noise.

Awesome river for tubing! Ultra relaxing and a few small rapids to keep it fun & interesting…read more Dog-friendly (I tube with my pups) & the parking is easily accessible. There are shuttles & tubes/kayaks for your convenience. I definitely recommend. We will be going back !

People traveled in from out of town. All packed and off to the river, and then Dan River Co…read morecancelled. Said it was too cold. Forecast is 65 and sunny. This was the one trip I would get to do with my kids this year, and they canceled because 65 and sunny is too cold!!! Disappointing doesn't cut it.

We had our 2 youngest children's birthday party here on Sunday! Let me start by saying, the owners…read morewere absolutely wonderful! They were helpful, gave us extras of anything we needed. Was happy, kind and so friendly! We and our children loved every minute of it! We are thankful for the wonderful time! everyone should check them out! Also, they have done many upgrades and it looks wonderful!

The skate floor is rough needs to be redone. The food is way over priced. They have no one…read moremonitoring the older kids who fly around the rink while on their cell phones, not paying attention to the smaller younger kids. Who are out there trying to learn how to skate. I saw at least a couple of times, the younger kids almost get knocked over from older kids paying no attention. And not much seating for people to sit down. We paid 44 dollars for us and our kids to skate definitely not worth the price.

Disclosure: My cousin and husband are friends with the owners. They took my girlfriend and I here…read moreas part of a roadtrip we were doing through NC. Our first night we camped out at the end of the field and since it's towards the end of the season we had the place to ourselves. That afternoon we tubed down the Dan River for 3 hrs. For people who love spending time in nature it was heaven! Floating down the river through beautiful woods and pastures is the perfect thing to do on a lazy Summer afternoon, especially after a long drive. There's also fishing there. That night we cooked around the fire, and made music. We were joined by the owners who are very friendly and knowledgeable about the local history, sustainability, geology, agriculture and just about anything else you might want to know. Just ask Andrew! They have bathrooms with toilets, and showers (hot water)! For anyone looking for an affordable, rustic and low key destination, I can't recommend it enough.

Been going to Jessup Mill for the last four years around July 4th and other times in the year. Each…read moretime is a great experience and every time i leave I am pleased and thankful for the mill and campground being there. The staff is great. The tubing is a blast and extremely convenient. The facilities are clean which is something everyone can appreciate. This is a gem on the Dan River that should be more popular than it is. Book online and see for yourself why this place means so much to people.

The old saying great things come in a small package. That is exactly what this campground is. It's…read moresmall, quaint, clean and perfect. We stumbled across it when we were having a vehicle issue and were, pleasantly surprised to find this little gem. there is solar lighting at your utility pole, garbage cans, every two campsites. It's like they thought of everything. I know I will remember this spot the next time I'm coming down through North Carolina.

A very nice, well maintained campground!! If you're looking for amenities, go to a KOA. If you want…read moreserene quiet in a real country setting, this is the place. There are 12 spacious sites including 4 pull through and 8 back in that back up to the woods. Some have full hookup and some have electric, water. Free Wi-Fi, no cable but we get all local channels with our antenna. Up the hill at office is two bathrooms with shower and a washer/dryer. Average price is only $45 a night and certainly well worth it. It is located about 5 miles from Elkin and right in the middle of winery country. Owners are very friendly and we will be back here for many stays..

This is a great course for what it is…read more What is it you might ask? A very inexpensive, beginner friendly, experience. No frills. Outside of two holes, not much in the way of challenges of water hazards to hit over. No sand at all. Most fairways are quite wide, and there is no real rough at all. You're hitting into fields which used to be pastureland. There are some woods to contend with if you go way off track, but for a golfer who can usually land in the 80-90 range on a standard municipal course, I absolutely shredded this place with a 74. Drove, or was within easy chip distance of 4 greens, and had a legit eagle opportunity which I lipped out. All par 5s were very reachable, on this particularly sun-scorched and drought ridden conditions we played in. Your ball had so much roll, it shortened an already short course. By the way, it is a 9 hole course. Most holes do have two tee boxes to play a full 18. The good: So inexpensive that you can't really complain. 20 bucks to ride 18. The greens are absolutely in fantastic condition, even during a drought. Which if you are going to pick something to excel at, that is the thing in my opinion. Not generally a crowd to contend with, tee-times are not needed Come as you are, not even the most remote semblance of dress code. Very beginner friendly. Friendly owners on site. The bad (if it weren't so cheap): Golf carts are in very rough shape, but functional, mostly. There is one hill you probably can't climb with two in the cart. There is another downhill which you likely won't be able to stop, so pay attention and drive carefully. No cart paths, signs, course map, anything. Better go for the first time with someone who has been before. Bring a range finder. No on course amenities like ball washers or water coolers. The clubhouse barn does sell basic snacks and drinks. I didn't see a sign... but GPS took me to the right place. All in all. I enjoyed playing here with my friends who are just getting started with the game. Plenty of opportunity to coach them and have fun in a no pressure situation. I would come back, and those who set their expectations on the price will love it.