Something for Everyone at Hanging Rock State Park
Families can spend the day swimming, fishing, paddling, canoeing, hiking, biking, rock climbing and exploring beautiful waterfalls.
Day Trips
5 Things To Do With Kids in Waxhaw This Summer
Five activities to help you and your children explore the town of Waxhaw, located in Union County.
South Carolina's Cornbread Festival
There's plenty more to do at the SC Cornbread Festival besides eating your way through 20 different cornbread recipes
8 Family-Friendly Hikes in North Carolina
From the mountains to the sea, these trails are perfect for the entire family.
3 Must-Visit National Parks Within A Day's Drive
As the National Park Service celebrates its centennial, now's the time to visit a nearby national park.
Hideaway Woods: A Natural Playscape Blooms in Durham
Take your family to Hideaway Woods, a 2-acre, forested escape featuring eight interconnected treehouses at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham.
A Visit to the NC Transportation Museum
The NC Transportation Museum is just a short drive from Charlotte and is a great family-friendly location.
Find Holiday Cheer for the Whole Family at Old Salem
3 ways to enjoy old-fashioned holiday family fun in Winston-Salem
Outdoor Adventure: DuPont State Recreational Forest
From hiking to swimming and canoeing to fishing, an outdoor adventure land awaits in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Explore the Wonder of Biltmore House This Summer with Kids
Admission for kids is free through Labor Day.
Come Face-to-Face with a Giraffe at the North Carolina Zoo
Take a getaway to enjoy 500 acres of animal attractions.
North Carolina’s Little Switzerland
Take a day trip to this little mountain town that emulates the look of an Alpine village.
Excursion: Western North Carolina Nature Center
This 42-acre nature center is home to almost 100 animal species from around the globe.
Greensboro Science Center’s SciQuarium
Penguins, sharks and stingrays are a daytrip away.
Must-Do Zipline Trips for Tweens
From ziplines to rock climbing, ideas for summer adventure with your teen
Top 10 Spots to Cool Off in the Carolinas
Swim, splash and slide away at these Carolina water wonders.
