4.0Carowinds(3.448 reviews) - Day at the Park Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment.See more..
4.5The North Carolina Arboretum(2.762 reviews) - Wonderful day Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Gardens
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region.See more..
4.5Jockey's Ridge State Park(2.303 reviews) - Highlight of our trip! Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM State Parks • Parks • Geologic Formations
Two of the highest sand dunes on the East Coast are located here, providing excellent take-off points for hang gliders.See more..
4.5Pullen Park(1.289 reviews) - Great oasis in the city Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks
Richard Stanhope Pullen founded Pullen Park on March 22, 1887. Once farmland, Mr. Pullen donated the land as a gift to the City of Raleigh to be used as parkland. He characterized it as on old cow pasture, red and rocky. He intended this land to be used for the recreation use and pleasure of the inhabitants and the visitors to the City of Raleigh. Through his visions, Pullen Park became the first public park in North Carolina.See more..
5.0Kersey Valley Zip Line(1.152 reviews) - The best experience! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
What could have turned out not so happy, was turned into a wonderful experience! We were not completely informed about the escape room situation when we called the day before. Unfortunately due to covid restrictions only one group that comes together can go into room at one time-we understood but we’re not given information the day before. Rather than not allowing us to participate-which was the only reason why we drove here- the staff called in an employee and happily set us up in the autopsy room. Pam was cheerful and helpful and so kind to our family when she worked with us. She came in during her time off to make sure we had a great experience!!See more..
5.0Fort Macon State Park(1.069 reviews) - A very pleasant stroll through the park Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM State Parks
If you have one or two hours you should visit this state park. We happened to meet a very nice staff (could be a volunteer) dressed up in the old uniform and carry the old riffle doing the demonstration of how the riffle & bayonet worked. He also explained what the symbol of different buckles on the uniform stands for. We went on a short trail to a gazebo through the wooden walkway. It was a nice view of Beaufort and etc...See more..
4.5Freedom Park(795 reviews) - Beautiful Park with the added bonus of a train Parks
Second visit first one ten years ago in 104° heat this cost with our grandson who just loves trains so it was utopia for him. Three years old he could go on almost all the slides and he had a great time, a walk around the lake in the fall sunshine complete a wonderful visit. Highly recommended.See more..
4.5Mount Mitchell State Park(791 reviews) - You Can See Forever in Every Direction Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Mountains
The highest mountain in the Black Mountain Range.See more..
4.5Pilot Mountain State Park(764 reviews) - Great views. Go on weekends to avoid crowds Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM State Parks • Mountains
Great experience and doesn’t take too long to see. Only need a couple of hours to see everything and very convenient to US 52 highway. You could tell there has been a fire but the views are still beautiful and everything is open. This includes a brand new and spacious visitors center at the base. You can drive up to the top of Little Pinnacle, which is next to the top of the Big Pinnacle on weekdays. On weekends there is usually a shuttle to the top (March-Nov) but check website to make sure. To avoid the crowds go on a weekday or go early on weekends. Went here on a sunny Friday in early April and it wasn’t crowded at all. Once at the top, there are spectacular views of the Piedmont and the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have 30 minutes, make sure to take the .8 mile Jamokee trail loop, which walks from Little Pinnacle to the Big Pinnacle. This trail has spectacular views of Hanging Rock and Flat Mountains to the East.See more..
5.0Pisgah National Forest(681 reviews) - Our Family's Afternoon in the Pisgah National Forest Was a Highlight of Our Trip Saturday: Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Forests • Gardens
A park within easy driving distance from Hendersonville that offers hiking, camping and fishing.See more..
Came because others said their kids enjoyed it. Yes, so did our grandkids. Places is geared more for ages 5-15. Now for the other stuff. For what you pay one would figure that this place would be on par with Disney. Very clean, up to date, well maintained, very polite, cheerful greetings. So the bedrooms- no paperwork with info in room, 1king, 2 queens and one double soft bed, 1 small table and two chairs, 1 bath with shower and 1 with deep tub, small kitchen with small micro, small refrigerator, 1 coffee pot with provided slide pods and a sink. 3 TVs. For a view ask for room on front with balcony. A/c/heat very loud in king bed room. Room service was ok but did minimal service. I would compare the room to a days inn good but not a Hampton. Food is expensive so bring it go to the Walmart grocery nearby or eat at Cracker Barrel nearby. You can bring a cooler to stock food. Bottom line- grandkids enjoyed itSee more..
4.5Cape Hatteras National Seashore(586 reviews) - Endless Seashores, elegant lighthouses, and a wildlife beach haven National Parks • Beaches
A national seashore preserve that has the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore along the Atlantic coast.See more..
4.5Fort Macon(541 reviews) - Cool fort Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM State Parks • Military Bases & Facilities
A Civil War fortress located at the entrance of Beaufort Inlet.See more..
With Covid implementations in place the park rangers have a station set up outside of the museums for a map of the driving/walking tour and to answer questions. The museum is open but limited for interactive exhibits and no movie in the theater. The gift shop is also closed. That said, the tour itself was pretty remarkable. Knowing you are walking in the footsteps in history was awe inspiring. There isn't too much in terms of buildings or fortifications but the markers at each stop help tell the story.See more..
4.5Umstead State Park(462 reviews) - Tree art State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Sandwiched between downtown Raleigh and the airport, this oasis of green features a stand of 300 year-old hardwood trees, more than 32 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, camp sites and lots more for nature lovers.See more..
4.5Tanglewood Park(418 reviews) - Tanglewood Arboretum Parks • Golf Courses
This 1,200-acre park was once the estate of William Neal Reynolds, brother of tobacco businessman R.J. Reynolds. The Reynolds willed the Tanglewood property to the citizens of Forsyth County to share as a public recreational park. The combination of its streams, woodlands, and grassy pastures with the traditions of its architecture, horses, gardening, and wide range of recreational activities make Tanglewood an ideal countryside park to visit over and over again.See more..
4.5Hanging Rock State Park(407 reviews) - waterfalls & lake highly recommend. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM Mountains • Parks
Waterfalls, Hidden Falls, Window Falls, Dan Post, Hiking, Trails, pet friendly, mountain, hanging Rock formationSee more..
4.0Frankie's Fun Park(401 reviews) - lots of fun things to do even in winter (outdoor activities closed because of tiny amount of remaining snow) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Amusement & Theme Parks
Frankie's serves up Great Rides, Great Food, and Great Times. Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Amusement Rides, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, and an awesome Arcade are part of our mega mix of fun. We've got it all. Sized up for little kids, big kids, and those who still think they're kids.Frankie's also features Frankie's Restaurant with a full service bar! Great food to go with great times!Frankie's... the Triangle Area's premier place for FUN.Call ahead for Group Rates and Reservations!Open late every night during the summer!!See more..
When you think summer, think Wet‘n Wild. With over 36 water rides and attractions, there's something for everyone from mild to wild, from tots to seniors. Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water is the perfect choice for your next summer adventure. We also offer terrific group packages, with as few as 15 guests, for birthday parties, family reunions, church groups and more. Our variety of entertainment, excellent water safety staff, delicious food and outstanding service provides all the necessary elements for you to have a truly outstanding day. With attractions like Daredevil Drop, Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel Of Terror, and Happy Harbor, Wet’n Wild is definitely where summer happens in the Carolina's.See more..
4.5Dan Nicholas Park(344 reviews) - Good camping experience especially for kids. Amusement & Theme Parks
This park is amazing. Great for bicyclers & camping. The campground is hidden under trees near the lake. There are 2 bath houses with ac. The campsites are spread out but close. Most sites are fairly level with water & electric & wifi. & a dump station is available. The checkout is early at 11am & refunds are not provided with a cancelation, but a rain check can be used later. The splash park , train ride & petting zoo/animals are great for smaller kids. The lake is good for fishing & paddle boats. A water park or pool would be a good vision for the county to consider. Need to trim back a few low branches for the tall campers Overall we liked the campground & amenities. & will be back again.See more..
4.5Fred G. Bond Metro Park(293 reviews) - In-town park with great trails, fields, ball fields, places for dogs Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Parks
I have been going to Fred Bond since my children were in their early teens (they're in their 40's now). Using the parcourse trail, walking our dog the 2 miles around the lake and through the wooded trails. Watching the eagle fish at the far end of the lake, and the kids fish from the dam. For an in-town park, surrounding by homes in the middle of Cary, it is a great place to go.See more..
This region is a popular source of outdoor recreation for boating, fishing, hiking and windsurfing, plus being one of the largest summer homes of the American Bald Eagle.See more..
4.5Historic Yates Mill County Park(277 reviews) - Great 2 Hour Experience Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
Yates Mill is the last operating, water-powered gristmill in NC's capital county. The 18th century mill was restored, and the 174-acre park developed, through a partnership among the County of Wake, Yates Mill Associates, and NC State University. The park is open 361 days per year, from 8 am to sunset. The visitor center with its 2,200 square feet of exhibit space is open 8:30 am to 5 pm. The historic mill is open for guided tours Mar-Nov each year for public tours on weekends (fee: $3-5) and also by appointment on weekdays for organized groups.See more..
4.5Romare Bearden Park(267 reviews) - Great place to hang out in downtown Charlotte Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Parks
This park is where the ACC Fan Fest was held and it was the perfect spot for it. The park is close to the baseball and football stadiums and there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Would love to come here on a regular day and hang out.See more..
I’ve done the Cole Mill Loop and the Pump Station Loop, both were great hikes. Easy and well maintained. Wildflowers I saw were spring beauties, ground ivy, rue anemone, buttercups, chickweeds, and violets. The old pump station is a neat place to poke around and I’ll be going back when I have more time to explore.See more..
4.5Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park(223 reviews) - Amazing, free stopping point not far off I-95!! Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Parks
I love this place! Try to visit on a windy day so that you can see all the Whirligigs in action. The amount of time you spend is completely up to your schedule. We grabbed lunch from a food truck and wandered for a couple of hours enjoying the ingenuity of the creator, Vollis Simpson. The park and small museum are a testimony to a town's tribute to his genius. The small museum tells the story of his life and his motivation behind creating these fascinating works of art.See more..
We stayed at morrow mountain campground for 5 days during a holiday weekend. Loop C is the best if you have a camper. The inner loop has electric and water. We stayed in loop B. There were mostly tent camping there. The site we had was very uneven for a camper. We called and emailed to make sure we could fit and when we arrived it was a nightmare setting up. They have showers that were clean and good water pressure. We did a few hikes and went to the lake a couple of times. You can rent kayaks or canoes, have a picnic or go fishing at the lake. It was very loud in the campground with dogs barking in the middle of the night. Once everyone left on Sunday. We spent Monday and Tuesday in a peaceful and quiet space. It was great!See more..
My wife and I visited on a Friday looking for a casual stroll through the woods. We found an easy trail heading out toward a little lake. The lake area was shut down due to the pandemic, but the scenery was quiet and peaceful, perfect for our casual jaunt. A great, free way to pass an afternoon.See more..
4.5Lake Johnson Park(213 reviews) - Wonderful 4.5 mile trail Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks
Beautiful trail around the lake. It's about 4.5 miles. We started on the east end where it is paved and great views of lake and continued to west side which is unpaved and not as many views of the lake. The last part of the west side has signs which depict each type of tree. Wonderful hiking!See more..
4.5Veterans Park(187 reviews) - nice outing Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Parks
Nice place to visit. The staff are friendly and it is located at the center of the town..Very good place to visit.See more..
We spent a lovely day kayaking on the lake. I like seeing nature, having some peace and quiet, and getting some exercise, so at first I was a little disconcerted by the large number of jet skis. Loud and gassy-smelling! But if you go past the swim beach to the right, eventually you get to a large area that is shallow and full of stumps—no good at all for gas-powered boats. It was quiet and beautiful, with lots of interesting bird life. We watched ospreys fishing, and there were herons, egrets and woodpeckers everywhere. Just lovely, and so much better than expected. We usually go to Beaverdam Lake (no power boats at all) but were ready to try something different. There’s a nice swim beach with lots of sand. We went for a cool-off swim after kayaking, and though the water was quite warm, it still felt good. There are two bath houses with changing rooms, and picnic spaces. It seems well run. We are planning on going back to explore more.See more..
4.5Jetton Park(164 reviews) - Best walk with dog Parks
You can get great exercise and your dog will too in this beautiful park! Very family friendly! Always clean, and very safe!See more..
4.5Raven Rock State Park(151 reviews) - Beautiful day for a hike Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM State Parks
Family friendly park, lovely welcoming at visitors center. Trail was marked well. Can be tricky in the wrong shoes. Scenic view of the river. Campground seems good. We do not camp but it seemed fine. Bathroom available. Get there early, we arrived at 930am and left at noon. We saw a line of cars attempting to get in. I feel like many were disappointed.See more..
4.5Bethabara Park(147 reviews) - A Wonderful Park That Should not Be Missed if in the Winston-Salem Vicinity. Saturday: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Parks
Site where Moravian immigrants first settled in North Carolina, this 195-acre area includes a museum and a Moravian church and offers hiking, birdwatching and many varieties of trees.See more..
Great visit, hot Saturday, informative, helpful staff, great rates, beautiful lake. We had a great time but failedto arrive earlier to beat the heat and stay longer. Definitely fun & worth the trip. Can’t wait to return. See more..
5.0Triad Park(137 reviews) - Beautiful and convenient park Spent 2-3 hours Parks
This is a lovely jointly owned park of 426 acres, part located in Forsyth and some located in Guilford. It is pleasing and has a wide array of attractions. Two improvements recommended: maps need to be more accessible, and more trails need to be built in the woods; they have several beautiful ones but there is plenty of room and terrain for more ... there have been no new ones for years, and the current ones are very busy; woodland trails are a low intensity use and cause minimal interference with the environment.See more..
We love this park. They have a stocked lake for fishing, lovely walking trails, open areas to run and play. So much to do and so little time.See more..
4.5Rankin Lake Park(115 reviews) - Great Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
OK listen here I'm part of all that shooting , we don't like shooting while all you park goers are making tons of noise and breaking our focus , try and keep it down , and just remember we were here before you were so if you don't like it , leave , plain and simple ! See more..
I had no idea this park existed until recently. I did a trail run on the Lakeshore Trail. It was a cold Saturday morning, so traffic on the trail was limited. The loop is 6.3 if you include all the spurs. Great lake views. Lots of roots. Bikes not allowed on Lakeshore, but there are 30 miles of bike trails in the north section (check to make sure they’re open if there’s been any recent rain). Honestly I’d like to come back and hike to enjoy the views that you don’t get to see while running. There is a good visitor center on the north side of the park with snacks and souvenirs. See more..
4.5Cane Creek Park(103 reviews) - Beautiful Area and Friendly Staff Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Parks
The staff at the campground is friendly and always willing to help guide you in your stay. It is clear the staff is knowledgeable about the land as well as passionate about preserving it. I’ve come here since I was a child and now I’m back with friends to celebrate my final spring break before graduating college! It’s my favorite place to camp locally!See more..
5.0Carolina Ziplines(101 reviews) - An Afternoon of Family Fun Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
My wife, my sisters, my brother in law, and I were in the area to attend a wedding. We had an afternoon to fill the day before the wedding so we booked a zipline tour with Carolina Canopy Tours. My wife and I had previous experience, but the rest of the family were first-timers. Keith and Bailey provided us with sturdy harnesses, plyable gloves, a bottle of cold water and helmuts for our adventure. Both Keith and Bailey were very knowledgeable, providing clear instruction so that our experience would be safe, memorable fun. Keith is a wisecracker and very humorous. The zipline layout was located in beautiful trees and hills. There was a variety of distances and heights, so that each zipline provided a fun experience that built up confidence for the next usually longer and higher zipline. Both Bailey and Keith provided guiding, ancedotes, and special attention to safety while we all had great fun . All of our family had a fine time and hope to return again. Well done Keith and Bailey!See more..
4.5E. Carroll Joyner Park(101 reviews) - Excellent Park Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks
This is a great park with numerous facilities. There is a large recreation center (now closed because of Covid) numerous trails, a historic area. Restrooms, an amphitheatre and much more. Walking trails are paced and have useful exercise equipment along them. There is a children's playground as well. Park is well maintained and clean. This is the star of the Wake Forest Park system.See more..
4.5Cedarock Park(100 reviews) - Baby goats Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parks
Cedarock Park is a 500-acre nature park established in 1975. Cedarock Park is situated in the foothills of the Cane Mountain Range and features gently rolling terrain, an abundance of plant and wildlife species, and beautiful views of Rock Creek and its tributaries.See more..
4.5Shelby City Park(90 reviews) - Train and carousel outing Parks
The park is the site of a historic Herschell-Spillman carousel.See more..
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Charlotte Motor Speedway!See more..
4.5City Park(84 reviews) - Fun place to take your children Parks
The City Park is a great place to take your children. Lots to do, ride the carousel, there are boats, swings, food and of course the train!See more..
Stopped in here for a short escape. Beautiful park with 2 miles of paved pathways around the lake. Passes over little bridges, a few inclines and through an amazing canopy of trees. There's a fishing dock and also children's playground. Lots of parking complete with new washrooms.See more..
We went up here for a weekend and went on the trails with our 4x4s. The trails were great and well-maintained. Some were hard, some were easy. Some marked easy were actually difficult. The maps we had were not that great for the trails. This was the first off roading experience we had in a National Forest. We went down many of the off roading trails. We found campgrounds, picnic areas, people fishing, groups of jeeps. We even found some people who gave us a better map to use for the trails. Friendly folks on these trails. We all just wanted to have fun. We parked at the Badin Lake area and had our picnic. We used the facilities there and they were what you would expect for a forest. Some bugs. We used the grill to cook the hamburgers and hot dogs on and it worked perfectly. No issues. Afterwards we took several photos of the lake and surrounding area. It was a ton of fun going here to Uwharrie and I am sure we will be back for more fun and trails in the future!See more..
4.5Denton Farm Park(80 reviews) - The Doyle Lawson Event 2021 at Denton Farm Park Saturday: Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Parks
An exhibit of rural buildings and farm artifacts dating from the 1800s.See more..
4.5BurMil Park(80 reviews) - Fun for the whole family. Pickleball is the best. Parks
Best place to play Pickleball. Ten beautiful outdoor courts with friendly players. Open play all day, every day. The park also has par 3 golf, swimming pool, covered picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing spots and a beautiful lake. Lots of wildlife to see.See more..
