Things to Do with Kids in North Carolina
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Museum of Life and Science
Interactive science museum featuring hands-on exhibits, butterfly house, outdoor nature park, and train ride...
North Carolina Zoo
The world's largest natural habitat zoo spanning 2,600 acres with over 1,800 animals...
Marbles Kids Museum
Interactive children's museum with hands-on learning exhibits and IMAX theater...
Discovery Place Science
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, labs, and aquarium...
Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe
Large water park featuring slides, wave pool, and children's play areas...
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Aquarium featuring local marine life, touch tanks, and educational programs...
Pullen Park
Historic amusement park with carousel, train rides, and pedal boats...
Urban Air Adventure Park
Indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses...
Fort Macon State Park
Historic Civil War fort with museum, beach access, and nature trails...
Tryon Palace
Historic governor's mansion with gardens and living history programs...
Greensboro Science Center
Combined zoo, aquarium, and museum with hands-on exhibits...
Carowinds
Large theme park with roller coasters and family rides...
Grandfather Mountain
Nature park with mile-high swinging bridge and wildlife habitats...
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Museum featuring maritime history and pirate artifacts...
Dan Nicholas Park
Park with mini zoo, carousel, gem mining, and paddle boats...
Tweetsie Railroad
Wild West theme park with steam train rides and shows...
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
Children's museum focused on imaginative play and learning...
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
State's natural history museum with dinosaur exhibits and live animals...
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Entertainment center with water park, go-karts, and arcade...
Kidzu Children's Museum
Interactive museum promoting learning through play...
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Interactive motorsports museum with racing simulators...
Pisgah National Forest
Forest with waterfalls, hiking trails, and swimming holes...
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Train museum with model layouts and children's play area...
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Scenic train rides through the mountains with special events...
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Beachfront boardwalk with rides, arcade, and food vendors...