Seeing this neighborhood lit up for Christmas was absolutely beautiful. I've never experienced an…read moreentire town so fully decorated for the holidays, and it's easy to see why McAdenville is known as Christmas Town. The lights go on and on, and you truly could walk for hours without seeing the same thing twice. There isn't a set route or strict structure--you can walk as much as you want and in any order. We ended up logging about 13,000 steps and 5.5 miles, which really says a lot. Because it was extremely cold, it wasn't very busy at all. We chatted with a few people who mentioned that it's usually packed, so the cold definitely kept some visitors home. A really nice touch was the fire department handing out free hot chocolate, just asking for donations. Having something warm to sip on made a huge difference on such a cold night. I was fully bundled up--leggings with pants over them, socks plus fuzzy socks, UGG boots, a turtleneck, heavy sweater, jacket, hat covering my ears, and gloves--and I'd strongly recommend dressing just as warm if you plan to walk it. We did a mix of walking and a little driving, but driving is limited to certain areas. If you want to see the most lights, walking is the way to go. Overall, it's absolutely worth visiting--this is a true holiday experience. Just keep in mind that McAdenville is very small, and aside from the Christmas lights, there isn't much else to do in town. Still, for the festive atmosphere alone, it's well worth the trip.

If you are traveling... call and research ahead of time. You will need to know the entrance that is…read moreallowing guests in. If you wait at another entrance police will make you turn around and wait again. This is a huge event. Wait total for us this trip bumper to bumper 2 hrs. I recommend to arrive at 4 PM early on (not the week of Christmas or before) and grab a bite to eat beforehand. After head in for the light show. Extravagant decoration on all of the houses. It is HUGE! Absolutely a Christmas town in USA. Many of the little shops are open for you to look in and get warm for a second. Churches open their doors for bathrooms. One offered a craft. All the fire stations gave away hot chocolate while walking. You can drive through or walk. It was such a magical evening. I recommend going. So worth it. You can take pictures on most porches :)

America at its best: Local talent/arts sponsored by the York…read moreChamber of Commerce, State Farm, Duke Energy, and several others provide a series of fun-filled evenings with music, arts, foods, and extended business hours. Food, liquid refreshments are offered at reasonable prices. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Leashed pets welcome! Plenty of restrooms on site.

It's been awhile since I saw this masterpiece by Cerny a few years ago, and I found the perfect…read moreopportunity to go see it again... We went with some friends to check out this event, Metalmorphosis @ Whitehall with CSO Roadshow (and food trucks). What a fun idea! Surprisingly, it wasn't packed when we first got there, but gradually all the seats filled up. First of all, the Metal head was working (which is dicey!)...Thank God! I did wonder why it couldn't spew water from its mouth. THAT would be so spectacular! Still, the head did spin around, and segment into different pieces too. So amazing! It made a great backdrop for the CSO roadshow, which featured many pop songs over the decade. Surprisingly good...even for cheesy numbers like "Living La Loca" and "YMCA"!! The funny thing is...this corporate park is located near the airport, so there were many, many planes that flew over during the concert. Luckily, we were still able to hear the orchestra pretty good. The food truck was a bit disappointing though. Only 3 vendors...and the vendor we chose (King of Fire) was so slow, I almost gave up! More on that on another review. The sculpture looked so out of place...too majestic for such a common corporate park. In any case, I took several pictures of the sculpture this time. Hope they feature many more events here in the future.

Last time we were out here visiting looked up some art to see. Came across the Metalmorphosis Giant…read moreHead sculpture and thought that would be cool to take my grandkids out to see. It was a bit of a drive to get here and the sculpture is located tucked away around some office buildings. The day we came it was empty and we had the whole grounds to ourselves except for security, lol. This sculpture is really cool and I liked how it rotated around. It was really awesome to see how someone's vision can come to life with determination.

I'm such a stickler for beauty in nature, it always amazes me of how much of an amazing artist God…read moreis. With school starting soon I decided to take a small road trip to SC with my handsome now 8yr old son, I promised to take him to a botanical garden and decided on this place. I'm so happy we came here, the drive wasn't that bad and with us being new to the Carolinas it was nice to take the scenic route and take in all the beauty! When we arrived we immediately followed the path and got lost in the beauty and wonder of this garden. The ponds filled with life, the creeks, waterfalls, plants and trees, they had a memorial garden dedicated to those that serve/served, it was all so lovely. Gorgeous walking paths that make you feel like you are in an enchanted forest. Words and photos can not express the beauty this place holds. I can't wait to come here during the springtime. I think we'll add this to our list of places to go for walks and even picnics. It was really hot when we went, so I'd love to come during the fall or when it's cooler to just stay a while longer and really take in every inch of this place. I hope I did good at capturing at least a fraction of the beauty!

Not a lot of flowers, mostly trees. Clean. But wouldn't call it a garden, more like a park.read more

I really enjoyed this unlike our sad experience in NODA. A block long with lots of interesting…read morelocal artwork, which most of was quite good. It was a great 20-30 minutes wandering throughout. Definitely worth strolling through. Don't waste your time ambling through NODA murals. I won't make that mistake again.

Almost passed right by it -- it looks like an unsuspecting alleyway but fear not! The murals were…read moreBEAUTIFUL and I so appreciate when cities make an effort to incorporate more art into its streets

This was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Plenty of parking, and signs to head you in…read morethe right directions. We met the owner, she explained the history and gave us a detailed tour of the farm. As we walked, she us gave info on the animals, detailed signs are on the fence for more info. They have once a month on Saturday vendors are selling diff goods, on Saturday. The farm store has food & items you can purchase on site. We got to feed the animals, received a cute little hand knitted puppet and did a scavenger hunt for all. The tasting of rabbit and fresh chicken was a special treat! They are listed in the SC Algritourism passport, so don't forget to get your stamp at each farm. This is something I will participate for yrs to come. You will receive a gift for the stamps, more info in the passport book. Great tour, something new thru out the yr, Stamping at farms across in SC.

What a fun way to spend a Saturday morning! Our hosts were super welcoming. We toured the farm and…read moreinteracted with all the alpacas, pigs, doggos, chickens, turkeys, rabbit, goats, and lambs! We fed them fruit and veggies and learned about the different animals. I sampled their farm's rabbit and chicken, which were so tasty, I ended up buying a rabbit to try cooking at home. Their farm store sells quail, cheeses, farm fresh eggs, quail eggs, butter, spices, and a number of alpaca fiber goods. I LOVED the finger puppets. They were so soft and so cute! There was also a scavenger hunt that I didn't get a chance to finish, because I had to go, but The Alpaca Experience is definitely a great way to start a Saturday! They are listed in the SC Agritourism passport, so you can earn a stamp while you're here! I got mine!

This shop is amazing! Home to over 50 WOMEN vendors. Holiday ornaments, jewelry, soaps, candy,…read moredresses, pants, shorts, tops, sweaters. A shopping delight. Items sold are unique and one of a kind. You will not find an item in a retail or big box store. Space is huge and nicely set up. Cashiers are fantastic and will point out items of interest. Clothing is final sale. Good news there are private dressing rooms with full length mirrors. There is something for everyone! Get started on your holiday gifts and stop by. It's in Concord at Carolina Mall!

It's a nice store with a variety of items for both personal and gifting…read more Clothing is nice but the problem I have with it is their no-return policy- that you find out at the register. I purchased several items anyway and she asked me if I wanted a receipt...is there a point besides your own record keeping? lol. I liked it but it was pricey on most items but still fun to look through. Probably won't go back unless it's for an item for myself. I wouldn't want to purchase anything for another person and they not be able to return or exchange if it doesn't work out for them. Just my opinion.

Old school pizza places are my favorite! Tony's is just that and they are doing it right. Service…read morewas top notch. I appreciate our server being patient with my 7 year old and providing us with suggestions for great salad dressing to go with their amazing chef salad. The meatballs/garlic knots appetizer was delicious! I have never had garlic knots that were so fluffy and fresh. The crust of the cheese pizza was perfection and the cheese pull did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this old school pizzeria when in the area.

We had the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the crust had that perfect crunch. The ranch dressing is so…read moreyummy, and the owner made a point to say hello. Kids eat free if you dine in. Definitely worth it. The prices are great too. The restaurant has a 90s vibe. Definitely coming back!

Mr. Joe Haick has not printed a job for me that we contracted for almost a year and a half ago. He…read morehas promised with every excuse that he would print my panels but never followed up on his promises. I even offered to pay him more for the printing than the money I paid which he asked for. He defrauded me of my panels worth $500.00, which I had custom made here in FL and sent to him. Due to the distance, as Cat Studios is no longer in Palm Beach County, FL, where I live, and he moved to NC, it doesn't pay me to pursue a legal procedure. At this point I just wanted my panels returned, unprinted. This is a clear fraudulent case and that is why I have contacted the local Police, and Better Business Bureau in Charlotte. With all his promises in all of our documented emails, this has been a most traumatic experience for me doing business with Cat Studios and Joe Haick.

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