Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
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.
Historic Field Trips and Educational Getaways
From presidential homes to living history museums, these destinations provide hands-on learning opportunities 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.
Autumn at Oz Tickets Sold Out for 2018
Tickets for the Sept. 7-9 Autumn at Oz event have sold out.
4 Mom Getaways You Deserve
Refresh, recharge, reset without traveling far from home
Charleston Eco Tours
Discover the low country’s natural side.
Georgia’s St. Simons and Cumberland Islands
See wild horses and discover the area's rich history and beautiful beaches.
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.
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Day Trips + Family Travel
Nearby destinations for your next day trip or weekend getaway.
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