Each month, our 8-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Milkbread…
Whether you want to head outdoors into the crisp temperatures or prefer to stay cozy indoors, there are plenty of winter activities around Charlotte that will make both camps happy. Read on for our favorites. Ice Skate at the U.S.…
Nicknamed “The Rocket City,” Huntsville, Alabama is synonymous with U.S. space missions. It’s home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the US Space & Rocket Center museum, which includes the US Space Camp and Aviation Challenge programs. It’s also…
There’s nothing quite like cozying up in a mountain lodge at the height of the holiday season. At just over two hours from Charlotte, Chetola Resort is a magical weekend getaway in Blowing Rock, a Rockwell-esque town off the Blue…
Earlier this summer, my husband and I hiked through the woods near Linville Falls, leaving our three boys at home. I felt the stress of the last 18 months melt away. School, jobs, extended family, health, and safety had been…
All are within two hours of the city
Since a visit to the North Carolina Zoo isn’t currently possible, the Zoo is bringing its programs to you
Here, elevated camping experiences create community
If you love the small-town vibe, pack a suitcase to discover the irresistible charm of these North Carolina road-trip worthy destinations.
Tips for families on how best plan for and to navigate the Carolina Renaissance Festival.
North Carolina is home to many scenic routes for families who enjoy road-tripping.
Pan for gold and tour the site of the first documented gold find in the U.S.
Splash the day away at the indoor waterpark without booking an overnight stay.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina is an easy day trip for Charlotte families.
Plus, extra advice on making the most of your trip.
From snowmobiling to a gingerbread house class, there's something for all ages.
Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways.
In our house, Sundays were for racing, not football, and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage.
Make this Halloween your best Halloween yet.
Explore at least one of these places each week for endless summer fun with the family.
The exhibit features hands-on stations with optical illusions, shadow puppets, prisms, orbs and more.
Cool off at these 15 places to splish-splash the summer away.
Watch: Charlotte Parent Editor Michele Huggins shares travel tips on Charlotte Today.
Brave the cold weather and see polar bears, Arctic foxes, seabirds, cougars, elk, bison, black and grizzly bears and red wolves.
