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  • mcsunshine
    Tampa, FL11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From beginning to end the experience is truly a gift. My first time here and will come again when I am in the area. It is more than the life of Billy. It is the sweet message of the Good News
    Written January 18, 2025
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  • Hank H
    Virginia665 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came here with my wife and 1 yr old granddaughter to spend a few hours while mom took care of important business.

    This place is beautifully designed and spacious! It sports a beautiful walking path, a large pond, rolling hills, lush lawns, and old-growth shade trees. We could easily have found a cozy spot to picnic, read a book, toss a frisbee, go fishing, go jogging, taken nature photos, or … all of the above.

    Parking can be tricky to find, but worth the walk. Highly recommended whether you have one hour or all day.
    Written June 2, 2024
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  • Ramsey F
    San Antonio, TX79 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Displays chart the 40 year history of this winning race team. Learned a lot about Rick Hendricks and the values that led to consistent success.
    Written August 29, 2024
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  • Tripavisor_Reviewer_Specialist
    Aventura, FL739 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Shopping Center in SouthPark

    Very good option for a rainy day
    Great stores like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
    Clean and well maintained
    Written May 4, 2024
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  • ontheroadagain65
    Garden City, MI1,111 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped in for dinner and a brew. We haven't eaten at a German restaurant in several years. The food was delicious. We had knockwurst German style with German potato salad. The food was a reminder of the days when we lived in Germany. The waiter was friendly and offered suggestions. If we find ourself in the area again, I would definitely return for a meal.
    Written January 30, 2025
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  • pejene82@gmail.com
    Heilbronn, Germany98 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Clean and lovely.
    Unfortunately not really good food options, vegetarians must be happy with some French fries.
    It's a typical Simon-Outlet-Center as we know it from Florida.
    Written August 26, 2022
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  • Sue D
    Carolina Beach, NC29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We love camping here! Sites have electric, bathrooms are great and the hiking is fun. Very convenient to downtown Charlotte.
    Written December 31, 2024
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  • hermandree
    Hickory, NC1,189 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    thank you for this beautiful Park. I stayed across the street at the Kempton hotel with two large dogs and it was a real blessing to get to walk around and enjoy the beautiful park.
    Written March 29, 2024
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  • jessicalw28
    Greensboro, NC17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful hidden gem of a neighborhood in Uptown Charlotte. I recommend downloading the Friends of Fourth Ward walking tour. We were a bit disappointed that some homes had been painted more boring whites and greys since the last time we visited a few years ago. They have lost some of their Victorian charm, but at least they are still standing.
    Written December 30, 2024
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  • Tom H
    Atlanta, Georgia92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful trail from Freedom Park, downtown, to Pineville 13 miles to the south. Out and back, is a scenic 25 miles on well maintained, paved, trail. We rode it 3 days after hurricane Helene and were worried the trail would be closed. It was clean and open! Well done!
    Written October 14, 2024
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  • monkeycowmeow
    Elma, NY461 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    2 adults, 2 kids, ages 3.5 and 5.5

    Great children's library. The books are displayed in a way that encourages young readers to pick one up and look through the pages. The computers have some great learning experiences available for all ages. Lots of little activities for all ages that can be done independently. Free. Must visit!
    Written February 22, 2022
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  • ActiveGirl002
    Chicago, IL18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was underwhelming compared with other botanical gardens. The greenhouse was ok and the gardens was like a hike in a park. It only took an hour to get through and I was thorough. It’s quite a bit north of where most travelers stay (consider rideshare cost and time).
    Written February 22, 2022
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  • Andrea
    Raleigh, NC33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quite possibly the best thrift store in Charlotte. You can spend 1/2 day and not get through it all. All the vendor booths are spacious, they provide small shopping carts and baskets. There is a small coffee shop inside.
    Prices and fair and there is something for everyone.
    We always stop here while traveling through.
    Written December 28, 2024
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  • jc c
    Fallbrook, CA8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    We drove around and could not find a parking spot, and it did not seem worth it to stop and take a look.
    Written January 10, 2024
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  • Larry M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good bass fishing in the early am. Caught four bass so far in June. I caught them on spinners , a rubber worm , and a jitterbug.
    Written July 5, 2023
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