Hickory Falls Family Entertainment Center

I bring my nieces and nephew here when I come to visit. It is a lot of fun for them but expensive. Each activity is expensive and the arcade is ridiculously expensive. So as long as you know what to expect and aren't blind-sided you will have fun! The staff are always nice. The only issue I had was the group of 8 I had could not ride go-carts all at once because they would only let 6 cars ride at a time. She said it was state regulation but I think it was just to try to keep the line moving. I was disappointed because I hadn't seen my nieces and nephew for a year and my cousins for over 3 years and we spent so much money to race gocarts together They also let many birthday parties ride before us even though they weren't in line So we waited a long time.

Dec 10, 2024 · Valerie Marrero

Hickory Falls isn’t the right fit for my family, but I know many people love this kind of place, so I want to highlight the positives first. Positives: The staff here is fantastic—every person we encountered was polite, kind, and welcoming. Special mention to the team at the entrance, front desk, and food service—they were all top-notch and truly deserve 5 stars. The facility was well-maintained, even in winter. The exterior looked great, and I didn’t notice any trash inside or outside. If you prefer a less crowded experience, timing matters. We arrived on a Sunday before noon, and it was relatively calm, but by early afternoon, it got significantly busier. I imagine Saturdays are even more packed. Negatives (or things to consider for families like ours): Two of our four go-kart ride tickets went unused because the passenger karts stopped working, and our little one was too small to ride alone. The overall atmosphere is high-energy—lots of blinking lights, screens, and noise, with little opportunity for a quieter escape (unless you step outside). If your family enjoys a more relaxed setting, this might not be the best fit. The indoor play area felt safe and sturdy, but it showed noticeable wear and dirt, which is understandable for a high-traffic space like this. Like most indoor jungle gyms, deep cleaning is a challenge, and to me, it looked quite dirty. The webbing material resembled seatbelts, with rope or plastic-threaded twine, which naturally collects dirt over time, even with kids removing their shoes. I also found the area darker than expected—my toddler was initially intimidated and took a while to warm up to it. We ended up here for a friend’s birthday party, but personally, we’d opt for a playground, a hike, or backyard playtime over this kind of environment. If your family enjoys high-energy entertainment centers, you’ll probably have a great time. If you prefer a slower pace, you may want to explore other options.

Feb 23, 2025 · Kelly Heck

Great place to go with the family! Lots of fun for everyone from arcade games to mini golf to go karts. Everything is well kept and well maintained. The mini golf course was beautifully decorated and fun! They were really busy when we were there but everyone was super respectful about waiting for those ahead of them to play thru which made it more enjoyable in the busyness to play. There are steps for some of the courses but if you are handicapped and can’t do steps they do have a handicap route around so you’ll want to follow the signs. It was a great experience and I would recommend them! I would return myself when I get back to Hanover!

Aug 15, 2024 · Adam Zeigler

Fun place to spend a whole day with the family!! Mini golf, go karts, VR, laser tag, arcade and a kids play area. The staff was very friendly and helpful in answering all my questions. They have multiple options to save by bundling the activities together. We did the all day unlimited pass for the kids and they loved it! One thing to note is that there is a service fee if you pay with CC. So if you want to save a little money bring cash.

Jul 26, 2024 · Kelly Knaub (Kelly Knaub Photography)

I took my son there with two of his friends yesterday for his birthday. I was incredibly impressed with the amazing staff! They were mostly younger people, and they were courteous, respectful, and hard-working. The space was very clean and my kids had an amazing time!

Mar 15, 2025 · Brandi Crawford