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Every year families vote on their favorite places to eat, picnic, hike, swim, have a party or have a baby! We have a lot of fun tallying votes and telling everyone about the latest Metrolina family hot spots.
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Park/playground: Freedom Park
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1900 East Boulevard,
Central Park District III
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(704) 432-4280 |
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Place to ride bikes: Freedom Park |
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see listing above |
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Children's museum: Discovery Place |
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301 North Tryon Street 28202
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(704) 372-6261
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Indoor fun: Monkey Joe's |
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Multiple area locations. Store locator www.monkeyjoesnc.com
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(704) 549-1588
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Place to take visitors: Discovery Place |
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301 North Tryon Street 28202
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(704) 372-6261
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Local sporting event: Carolina Panthers |
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800 South Mint Street 28202
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(704) 358-7800
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Pool/spray park: Ray's Splash Planet |
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215 N. Sycamore St. |
(704) 432-4RAY
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Annual event/festival: Festival in the Park |
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1409 East Boulevard, 28203 |
(704) 338-1060 |
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Live performance: Symphony Summer Pops at SouthPark |
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4400 Sharon Road, 28211 |
(704) 972-2000 |
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Day Trip: North Carolina Zoo |
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4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205
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(800) 488-0444
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| Consignment store: Once Upon A Child |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at
www.ouac.com
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(704) 541-5144 |
| Kid's Clothing store: Old Navy |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.oldnavy.gap.com |
1-800-OLD NAVY |
| School supplies: Target |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.target.com |
(800) 440-0680 |
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Places to Give Birth: Presbyterian Hospital - Main |
200 Hawthorne Lane
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(704)384-4000
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Family Dental Care: Laxer, Long & Savage |
820 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Suite 200
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(704) 759-0000
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Pediatrician: Charlotte Pediatrics |
10348 Park Road |
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(704) 543-7902 |
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Orthodontics: Starr Orthodontics |
1326 Matthews Township Parkway |
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(704) 845-0600 |
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| Story time: ImaginOn |
Multiple area locations. Branch locator at www.plcmc.lib.nc.us |
(704) 416-0100
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| Fine Arts/Music: Noah's Art |
Multiple area locations. Find a class at www.noahsart.com |
(704) 542-2388
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| Gymnastics/fitness program: The Little Gym |
8700 Pineville Matthews Road #900
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(704) 541-0940
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| Dance/cheer program: Steps N' Motion |
Multiple area locations. Locator at www.stepsnmotion.com |
(704) 845-1180
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| Summer Day Camp: YMCA |
Multiple area locations. Locator at www.YMCACharlotte.com |
(704) 716-6200 |
| Residential Camp: Camp Thunderbird |
1 Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, SC
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(800) 732-3855 |
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Burgers: 5 Guys Famous Burgers and Fries |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.fiveguys.com |
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(866) 345-GUYS |
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Family Restaurant (non chain): Eddie's Place Restaurant |
617 S Sharon Amity Rd or 12239 Toringdon Way www.eddiesplacerestaurant.com |
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(704) 442-0147 |
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Ice Cream/Treats: Cold Stone Creamery |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.coldstonecreamery.com |
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(866) 452-4252 |
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Ethnic food: Thai House |
8652 Pineville Matthews Road |
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(704) 542-6300
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Pizza: Pizza Hut |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.pizzahut.com |
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(704) 377-7006 |
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Coffee House : Starbucks |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.starbucks.com
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(704) 377-2790 |
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Kids Eat Free: Zapatas |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.zapatasrestaurant.com |
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(704) 358-8240 |
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| Away From Home Party: Monkey Joe's |
Multiple area locations. Store locator www.monkeyjoesnc.com |
(704) 549-1588 |
| Party Entertainer: Mad Science |
810 Tyvola Road, Suite 120, 28217 |
(704) 561-9996 |
| Place to Buy a Cake: Harris Teeter |
Multiple area locations. Store locator at www.harristeeter.com |
(800) 432-6111 |
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The Greenway behind Park Road Shopping Center |
4201 Park Road, #A, 28209 |
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(704) 523-2640 |
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Plaza Fiesta on Carowinds Blvd |
3700 Avenue of the Carolinas |
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(803) 548-5973 |
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Smart Resource Center in Monroe |
4209 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe |
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(704) 290-5100 |
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Best family outing: Queens Landing, Lake Norman
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Best place to take the team: Brooklyn's Pizza Parlor
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Best music: Lollipops concert series at Blumenthal
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Best alternative to cake: Polka Dot Bakeshop Cupcakes
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Best food bargains: Trader Joe's
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Best kid-friendly culture: Charlotte Symphony's Lollipops concert series
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