Inside Emberglow Outdoor Resort, a New Lake Lure-Area Campsite
Here, elevated camping experiences create community
Day Trips
15 Must-Visit Small Towns in North Carolina
If you love the small-town vibe, pack a suitcase to discover the irresistible charm of these North Carolina road-trip worthy destinations.
Insider Tips for the Carolina Renaissance Festival
Tips for families on how best plan for and to navigate the Carolina Renaissance Festival.
8 Scenic Drives in North Carolina for Families
North Carolina is home to many scenic routes for families who enjoy road-tripping.
GUIDE: Exploring Reed Gold Mine
Pan for gold and tour the site of the first documented gold find in the U.S.
Great Wolf Lodge Offers Water Park Day Passes
Splash the day away at the indoor waterpark without booking an overnight stay.
Take a Trip to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina is an easy day trip for Charlotte families.
14 Ways to Enjoy the North Carolina Zoo
Plus, extra advice on making the most of your trip.
10 Reasons to Plan a Holiday Visit to the Omni Homestead Resort
From snowmobiling to a gingerbread house class, there's something for all ages.
Explore North Carolina’s Rail Trails
Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways.
Exploring NASCAR Country in North Carolina
In our house, Sundays were for racing, not football, and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage.
31 Ways to Have a Howling Halloween in Charlotte
Make this Halloween your best Halloween yet.
Endless Summer Fun in Charlotte: 17 Places to Take the Kids This Summer
Explore at least one of these places each week for endless summer fun with the family.
Explore the Color Maze at the Greensboro Science Center
The exhibit features hands-on stations with optical illusions, shadow puppets, prisms, orbs and more.
Where to Swim, Paddle and Float in Charlotte This Summer
Cool off at these 15 places to splish-splash the summer away.
Family Travel Tips for a Less-Stress Vacation
Watch: Charlotte Parent Editor Michele Huggins shares travel tips on Charlotte Today.
Zoo Offering Half-Off Admission This Week
Brave the cold weather and see polar bears, Arctic foxes, seabirds, cougars, elk, bison, black and grizzly bears and red wolves.
At Home in Hendersonville
Often overshadowed by Asheville, its showier neighbor to the north, this charming western North Carolina town is a family destination in its own right.
Boo at the North Carolina Zoo Takes Place This Weekend
Boo at the North Carolina Zoo (Oct. 28-29) will feature a variety of games, a costume contest, face painting, music, a puppet parade and a dance
New Dinosaur Exhibit Coming to Greensboro Science Center
Take a day trip to experience "Prehistoric Passages: Realm of Dragons," which opens Nov. 17.
11 Ideas for Fall-tastic Adventures
October is one of the best months to venture around town for festivals, fairs and seasonal fun.
The Ghost Train Returns to Tweetsie Railroad This Fall
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train will be held Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28.
Waterfall Hikes to do With Kids
Kids can chase waterfalls on these popular trails.
What You Need to Know About This Summer’s Solar Eclipse
A compilation of events and viewing parties occurring within the path of totality.
