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North Carolina is filled with historic sites and family fun attractions. Gowhee app families, recommend these 20 things to do in North Carolina with kids.
Whether you want to go for a beach vacation in the Outer banks, take a city break in Asheville or hike in the beautiful blue ridge mountains, this state offers something for everyone.Â
Rose Hill, NC, is home to the World’s Largest Frying Pan. It can cook 365 chickens at a time and is powered by 40 gas burners.Â
Key Information: FREE – Great for all ages – Parking onsite – Stroller Friendly
Good To Know: The World’s Largest Frying Pan is usually covered with a tarp when not in use, so consider visiting during the town’s annual Poultry Jubilee to see it in action!
Located in Raleigh, NC, Marbles is a nationally-renowned children’s museum full of fun, interactive exhibits where kids can use their imagination to play, create, and even get a little messy.Â
Key Information: $9 for kids and adults- free for kids 1 and under – Wheelchair accessible – Food onsite – Changing table in the bathroom.Â
Good To Know: Plan at least half a day playing here and try the pirate ship and the farm.
If your kid likes dinosaurs, the North Carolina Museum of Natural History is the perfect place to visit. The Dueling Dinosaurs are tyrannosaurs and triceratops that were fossilized together to create one of the rarest fossil discoveries ever, and it can only be seen at the NCMNH.
Key Information: FREE – Stroller friendly – Wifi onsite- Wheelchair accessible
Good To Know: The cafe onsite has food, but downtown Raleigh is so close and has much better options.
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The Reed Gold Mine was the first site in the US where gold was discovered. Today, visitors can pan for gold or take a self-guided tour of America’s oldest gold mine.Â
Key Information: FREE, with a $3 charge to pan for gold – Food nearby – Changing tables available – Parking onsite.
Good To Know: The mine is very dark, so little ones might need reassurance. Great to keep cool in the hot summer months!
The Western North Carolina Nature Center cares for over 60 species of animals. Many of these are native to North Carolina but are rarely seen by people. You can meet, pet, and feed farm animals as well.
Key Information: $13.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids – Bathrooms onsite – Wheelchair and stroller accessible – Food nearby,
Good To Know: Bring quarters to buy animal food from the vending machines to feed the domesticated animals.
Asheville’s Best Gem Mine lets you and your kids experience the thrill of discovering treasure. Every bucket is guaranteed to contain precious and semi-precious stones.
Key Information: $25 for a bucket of gems – Stroller and Wheelchair accessible – Food onsite.
Good To Know: One bucket of gems is enough for 2 kids to play and enjoy the experience.
The Biltmore Estate features a ton of activities for kids! Kids can play on the Pisgah Playground and enjoy a 90-minute audio tour through the beautiful rooms of the Biltmore House.Â
Key Information: $15 or $12 when purchased online with admission – Bag and Stroller check – Food onsite – Bathrooms with changing tables.
Good To Know: The estate garden is included in your ticket. It is worth taking a look at the conservatory, although be prepared to walk a bit.
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North Carolina is home to some incredible natural entertainment. For unforgettable summer memories, head down to one of the many parks, like the Pisgah National Forest. Here you can see and wade in the beautiful Looking Glass Falls. Park at the scenic overview and take the wooden steps to the smooth waters of Looking Glass Creek.
Key Information: FREE – Pet-friendly- Outdoor seating available – Shaded area- Parking nearby.
Good To Know: This spot gets super busy, so arrive early. There are a lot of stairs to get to the bottom.
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Dry Falls is one of the few waterfalls that walk safely behind. Located near Highlands, NC, seeing this popular waterfall is a short, fun hiking trail that is worth a stop.
Key Information: FREE – Pet-friendly – Parking nearby
Good To Know: If your kids are still in a stroller or if you have a wheelchair user in your party, check out the great views from the accessible viewing platform at the trailhead.
If you’d like to get up close and personal with a giraffe, there’s no better place than the Acacia Station Giraffe Deck at the North Carolina Zoo. These gentle giants will come right up to nibble on the lettuce leaves you can offer them.
Key Information: $5 plus zoo admission – Changing table onsite – Food onsite
Good To Know: The giraffes will not be in this part of the habitat when the ground is wet, so plan on doing this on a sunny day.
At the Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park, you and your kids can spend a day in the Wild West. Enjoy classic roller coasters, train adventures, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and all kinds of family-friendly fun.
Key Information: Admission is $58.00 for adults and $39.00 for kids – Food onsite – Restrooms with changing tables available onsite – Wheelchair and stroller accessibleÂ
Good To Know: Tweetsie Railroad runs two historic trains for families to ride on the 3-mile Wild West train experience.
North Carolina is home to 12 national parks, trails, and monuments. The Purchase Knob Hike and the Clingmans Dome Paved Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are just two of many awesome hikes to do with your kids.
Key Information: FREE – Plan for the whole day – Some restroom facilities have changing tables, but not all
Good To Know: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is huge, so check out all the trail options and see which ones are closest to your location.
The North Carolina Transportation Museum is a fun way to experience railroad and transportation history. Take a ride on a 1924 train turntable or a historic steam train, and learn what life was like for the people who worked on them!
Key Information:Â $6 admission for adults, $4 for kids – Wheelchair accessible – Changing Table in the bathroom.Â
Good To Know: Don’t forget to get an up-close look at the Wright Flyer replica and learn about the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk!
The Linville Caverns are the only show caverns in North Carolina. You can see stalactites, stalagmites, and other incredible rock formations on this 35-minute tour.
Key Information: $12 adults, $10 kids – Partially wheelchair accessible, strollers not allowed – no bathrooms in the caverns
Good To Know: Take jackets because it can be quite chilly and wet in the caverns.
At Grandfather Mountain, families can stand an entire mile above ground at the Mile High Swinging Bridge. You can also visit the nature museum and zoo for a fun look at North Carolina’s natural history.
Key Info: $20 for adults, $9 for kids – Pet-friendly – Stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Good To Know:Â Make sure to visit the zoo near the bridge at feeding time for a great experience. Plan to spend the whole day there.
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Spend a day among sea creatures at Sealife! This family-friendly aquarium has thousands of incredible creatures to watch, learn about, and even touch sea creatures.
Key Information: Â $17.95 admission for all ages – Wheelchair accessible – Changing table onsite.
Good To Know: Sealife is home to 9 different species of shark!
North Carolina’s Outer Banks is home to some of the country’s most beautiful terrain. This unique ecosystem can only be found here. See incredible wild horses and so much more on an open-air Hummer tour.
Key Information: $210 for a group of 4 – Plan for 2 hours on the tour plus driving time – No bathroom breaks.
Good To Know: You must bring a car seat for kids under the age of 8 or 80 pounds, and kids can’t sit on parents’ laps.
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Every weekend, you can join a docent for a lively discussion and playful activities in the North Carolina Art Museum galleries. Each free tour lasts 30 minutes.
Key Information: FREE (tour and museum admission are both free) – Wheelchair accessible – Food onsite – Changing tables in bathroomsÂ
Good To Know: The museum also has a park, perfect for picnics, walking, biking, and other fun outdoor activities.
At Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, you and your family can pick apples, grapes, sunflowers, pumpkins, or zinnias, depending on what’s in season. Have fun shooting the apple cannon or playing on the jump pad, and don’t forget to stop for a cider donut.
Key Information: Â $ – Wheelchair accessible – Food onsite – Changing Table in the bathroom.Â
Good To Know: Pets are welcome in the apple orchard!
At the NASCAR Hall of Fame, you and your family can learn what it’s like to drive alongside racing legends. Test your skills in the pit and learn what it takes to be a NASCAR broadcaster!
Key Information: Â Admission starts at $34 and goes to $49 for various packages – Wheelchair accessible – Food onsite.Â
Good To Know: The Nascar Hall of Fame is reserved for groups and isn’t open to the public on Tuesdays.
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