Charlotte

Day and Weekend Trips

This page lists popular family day and weekend trips within 100-200 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kids Charlotte: Day and Weekend Trips - Fun 4 Charlotte Kids
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Asheville - Biltmore Estate

Discover George Vanderbilt’s historic, 8,000-acre estate: Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Est. 1895. A ...

1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC, 28804
Beech Mountain

As Eastern America's Highest Town (5,506 ft.), Beech Mountain is abundant in charm, hospitality and ...

403 Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC, 28604
Blowing Rock - Appalachian Ski Mountain

Your First Resort For Family Fun! Appalachian Ski Mtn. has twelve slopes including two terrain park ...

Open Season: November - March
940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Blowing Rock, The

One of North Carolina's oldest attractions, Blowing Rock boasts a massive cliff, 4,000 feet above se ...

432 The Rock Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28645
Bridal Veil Falls

It’s about an hour and 20 minutes from Sliding Rock to Bridal Veil Falls in between Cashiers and Hig ...

Broad River Greenway

The Broad River Greenway is approximately 1,500 acres of protected land on both sides of the Broad R ...

126 Broad River Dr,, Shelby,, NC, 28152
Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail

Two developments you should be aware of hiking this trail in rural Cabarrus County. The first you en ...

7911 Malibu Road, Mt. Pleasant, NC, 28124
Campbell’s Covered Bridge

Constructed between 1909 and 1911 Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in ...

171 Campbells Covered Bridge Rd, Landrum, SC, 29356
Can Creek Park

For a modest fee, visitors can enjoy the following activities year round: fishing, boating, hiking, ...

5213 Harkey Rd., Waxhaw, NC, 28173
Carrigans Farm

Located in Mooresville, NC, The Quarry at Carrigan Farms, LLC is a natural, spring fed, body of wate ...

Open Season: May 18th 2024
1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy,, Mooresville,, NC, 28115
Cashiers Sliding Rock

Cashiers Sliding Rock is a great place to bring the kids and even yourself to play in the cold headw ...

Chattooga River, Highlands, NC, 28741
Catawba County Parks

Encompassing nearly 1,500 total acres of preserved natural habitat, Catawba County Parks offer an ar ...

Multiple Locations
Catawba Science Center

Nonprofit science and technology museum featuring freshwater and saltwater aquarium exhibits and a d ...

243 Third Ave. N.E., Hickory, NC, 28601
Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals

Experience the size and beauty of many bear species at this unique attraction. From native black bea ...

1204 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
Chimney Rock Park

Reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends while taking in the best of the mountai ...

N.C. 64/74A, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720
City of Kannapolis Village Park

The award-winning Summer Concert & Movie Series, conducted in Cabarrus County’s largest amphitheater ...

Open Season: Open to the public seven days a week from dawn to dusk
700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
Crabtree Falls

Crabtree Falls is a waterfall located near the boundary of McDowell County and Yancey County, North ...

9000 Blue Ridge Parkway,, Marion,, NC, 28752
Crowders Mountain State Park

Raptors soar gracefully in the wind; vegetation reaches to the sky; sheer vertical cliffs drop 150 f ...

Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain,, NC, 28086
Crowders Mountain State Park

Companion peaks at Crowders Mountain State Park—The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain—offer challenging ...

522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086
Dan Nicholas State Park

Dan Nicholas Park is home to a campground, lake, carousel, train, gem mine, aquarium and nature cent ...

6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC, 28146
Dan Nicholas State Park

Lake Murtis is a 10-acre lake that is spring-fed and water run-off. The fish are bream, small mouth ...

6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the Carolinas’ Garden for All Seasons. Spectacular gardens, sparkli ...

Open Season: Winter Hours: Friday 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM...
6500 South New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC, 28012
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the Carolinas’ Garden for All Seasons. Spectacular gardens, sparkli ...

6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC, 28012
Davidson North Carolina

Located 20 miles north of Charlotte, NC, we are a small college town with engaged and active citizen ...

405 N Main St,, Davidson, NC, 28035
Diamond Hill Mine

Here at the Diamond Hill Mine you will have a rare opportunity to collect your own crystals. We do n ...

100 Diamond 100 Mine Rd, Abbeville, South Carolina
Discover You!

Discover YOU!, the area's only interactive health and wellness center, is a great way to LEARN more ...

420 E. Central Ave., Mt Holly, NC, 28120
Dry Falls

This waterfall flows on the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest. It is part of a s ...

US Highway 64, Highlands, NC
Dupont State Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest, commonly known as DuPont Forest, is a 10,473-acre (42.38 km2)[1][3 ...

Staton Rd,, Cedar Mountain,, NC, 28718
DuPont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest is the home of more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and waterf ...

1300 Staton Road, Cedar Mountain, NC, 28718
DuPont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest is the home of more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and waterf ...

1300 Staton Road, Cedar Mountain, NC, 28718
Ebenezer Park

York County’s Ebenezer Park is a 26 acre park located north of Rock Hill on the shores of Lake Wylie ...

4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29732
Elk Park

Are you in the mood for an adventure ? Elk Falls on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisga ...

Elk River Road, Elk Park,, NC, 28622
Eno Rock Quarry at Eno State Park

Eno Rock Quarry is located in Eno State Park. The four acre pond is an abandoned stone pit that was ...

Open Season: year-round, from 8 a.m.
5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC, 27704
Fall Color Tour on the Ridgeline Trolley hosted by Burke County Tourism

Join us on the Ridgeline Trolley for the Fall Color Tour, hosted by Burke County Tourism. Board the ...

110 E Meeting Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
Fields of gold sunflowers in bloom off Brattonsville Road near McConnells

Sprawling fields of sunflowers are in full bloom at the Draper Wildlife Management Area, a seasonal ...

Brattonsville Road in Western York County, York, SC
Flutter Butterfly Farm

We welcome school groups, daycares, camps and other organizations to come and visit the farm. Tours ...

7850-B Clinard Farms Road, High Point, NC, 27265
Fort Mill - Anne Springs Close Greenway

Nestled amid beautiful lakes and hardwood forests, the Anne Springs Close Greenways' a nature preser ...

2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC, 29715
Fourteen Best Places in North Carolina to Go on an Unforgettable Picnic

As the weather warms up, why would you want to eat inside? It’s time to take your lunch outdoors. He ...

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort

Fripp Island, located in the lowcountry of South Carolina, is the perfect place for families to get ...

2119 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island, SC, 29920
Ghost Town Village

Maggie Valley's previously-abandoned Ghost Town Village has been brought back to life! Reopening Jun ...

16 Fie Top Road, Maggie, Valley,, NC,, 28751
Grandfather Mountain

See one of the worlds most environmentally diverse nature preserves. Feel the rush as you cross the ...

2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Enjoy Bluegrass music and Appalachian stories while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala Rive ...

225 GH Everett Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713
Great Wolf Lodge

Your Great Wolf Lodge adventure begins in our massive, 84-degree indoor water park and play area. Sp ...

10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC, 28027
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Swim, Splash, Slide... Your next family adventure awaits in Concord. Our 84-degree indoor water pa ...

10175 Weddington Road Ext, Concord, NC, 28027-4413
Greensboro Science Center Sciquarium

The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family destination in North Carolina offering three great ...

4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC
Greenville

This beautiful city is only one hour and fifty minutes away from Charlotte. WE went with the boys a ...

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is one of largest Revolutionary War's battle fought in th ...

2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC, 27405
Hanging Rock State Park

Since its creation as a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps project, Hanging Rock State Park has offer ...

1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury,, NC, 27016
Hawksnest Snow Tubing

Welcome to Hawksnest Tubing Park, the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast! Enjoy our 20 Lane ...

2058 Skyland Drive, Seven Devils, NC, 28604