WEEKENDER: Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City is a popular stop on the way to the Outer Banks in the summer months, but the waterfront town is also a great place for a family-friendly weekend trip in the fall. You’ll find cozy accommodations, a…
SHOPPING: Beach Bag Swag
Pack these summer goods for a splashing good time by the water’s edge
Guide: Glamping in North Carolina
Take camping up a notch on your next big outdoor vacation
Great Wolf Lodge Offers Water Park Day Passes
Splash the day away at the indoor waterpark without booking an overnight stay.
Low-Key Living Awaits on Hilton Head Island
Wide, flat beaches and miles of bike paths are draws for a trip to Hilton Head Island.
Kid-Friendly Music Festivals in the Carolinas
Regional music festivals offer fun for the whole family.
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.
North Carolina Zoo Becomes Certified Sensory Inclusive
New training with KultureCity creates more inclusive environment for people with sensory sensitivities
Take Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on the Road
Download books, comics, music, movies and TV shows from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for your next family vacation.
Navigating Travel With Special Needs
What to know before you go and upon arrival
A Family Trip to Greenville, South Carolina
This small foothills town delivers big fun for families
Nonstop Flight Destinations for Charlotte Families
Leave the car at home and hop on a nonstop flight from CLT for family travels farther afield
Vacation Accommodations: House or Hotel?
Hotels and short-term rentals each offer pros and cons for family getaways. A mom and grandmother who travel with kids share their insights.
3 Days at Carolina Beach
Plan an off-season visit to this iconic North Carolina town
Travel: Taking Tours of Savannah
Bringing history to life
4 Things to Know: Great Wolf Lodge’s Snowland in Concord
Holiday-flavored components that add to the excitement at Great Wolf Lodge.
Where to Ski, Snowboard and Tube Near North Carolina
Warm up this winter on a family skiing, snowboarding or snowtubing trip just a short drive away.
Surviving Vacation and Holiday Travel With a Special-Needs Child
Yes, you can travel with your special needs child. Here are all the tips you need to start planning.
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.
Plan a Family Getaway to Gatlinburg
From nature to nostalgia, Gatlinburg has a lot to offer families.
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.
Autumn at Oz Tickets Sold Out for 2018
Tickets for the Sept. 7-9 Autumn at Oz event have sold out.
Explore Area Day Trips
Day Trips + Family Travel
Nearby destinations for your next day trip or weekend getaway.
