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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Abbeville - Diamond Hill Mine

Over millions of years, erosion has occurred to the southern part of the Appalachian Mountains which ...

100 Diamond Mine Road, Abbeville, SC, 29620
Albemarle - Morrow Mountain State Park

Located in Stanly County 50 miles northeast of Charlotte, Morrow Mountain State Park provides a myri ...

49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Asheboro - North Carolina Zoo

World's largest natural habitat zoo. At the North Carolina Zoo, connect with wildlife from two diffe ...

4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC, 27205
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
Belmont - Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden provides visitors with an inspiring, unforgettable garden experience t ...

Open Season: Winter Hours: Friday 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM...
6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC, 28012
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
Boone - Horn in the West Outdoor Drama and Hickory Ridge History Museum

Produced since 1952 by Southern Appalachian Historical Association, Inc. 501(c)3, "Horn in the West" ...

591 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC, 28607
Bryson City - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

The historic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot sits in the heart of Bryson City, North Carolina – ...

45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713
Bryson City - Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest lies in the mountain and valleys of southwestern North Carolina. The l ...

Burnsville - Roaring Fork Falls

Experience this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Burnsville, North Carolina. Generally considered an ...

208 Busick Work Center Road, Burnsville, NC, 28714
Catawba - Landsford Canal State Park

Stretched along the Catawba River on the South Carolina fall line, Landsford Canal State Park is hom ...

2051 Park Drive, Catawba, SC, 29704
Catawba County Parks

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

Multiple Locations
Cedar Mountain - Dupont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest, commonly known as DuPont Forest, is a 10,473-acre (42.38 km2) stat ...

Stanton Road, Cedar Mountain, NC
Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock brings the best of the mountains together in one place. Experience a thrill of accompli ...

174 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720
Columbia - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Riverbanks is home to over 3,000 animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful botanical gardens.

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC, 29210
Concord - 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
Connelly Springs - South Mountains State Park

Located in Burke County 55 miles east of Asheville, South Mountains State Park is situated at the cr ...

3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612
Danbury - Hanging Rock State Park

Located in Stokes County 30 miles north of Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park started as a Civil ...

1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC, 27016
Davidson North Carolina

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

Durham - Eno River State Park

Located in Durham and Orange counties 10 miles northwest of downtown Durham, Eno River State Parks s ...

6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC, 27705
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
Gastonia - Schiele Museum of Natural History, The

The Schiele’s exceptional museum exhibits include dinosaur fossils, wildlife displays, gems and mine ...

1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, 28054
Greensboro - 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
Greensboro Science Center

The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family destination in North Carolina offering multiple at ...

4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27455
Greenville - Roper Mountain Science Center

Roper Mountain Science Center sits on 62 acres and boasts many activities to keep your family enter ...

402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC, 29615
Hickory - Catawba Science Center

Looking for fun and educational things to do in Hickory and Western NC? Plan a visit to Catawba S ...

243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory, NC, 28601
Hiddenite - Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area

Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area has a rich history dating back to the early 1900’s. The site w ...

3451 Rocky Face Church Road, Hiddenite, NC, 28636
High Point - All-A-Flutter Farms LLC

All-A-Flutter is an agritourism farm & nursery, located in High Point NC. Our mission is to promote ...

7850 Clinard Farms Road, Lot B, High Point, NC, 27265
Highlands - Bridal Veil Falls

This is one of the most unusual and most popular falls in the South by virtue of its easy access alo ...

US 64 West, Highlands, NC
Highlands - Dry Falls

Head down US Highway 64 West from Highlands toward Franklin to see one of the most popular waterfall ...

US Highway 64, Highlands, NC, 28741
Inman - Hollywild Animal Preserve

We provide refuge, protect, and preserve captive populations of non-releasable wildlife. We care ...

2325 Hampton Road, Inman, SC, 29349
Julian - Homeland Creamery

Homeland Creamery, LLC is located in southeast Guilford County, NC. We supply the local area with d ...

6506 Bowman Dairy Road, Julian, NC, 27283
Kannapolis - Village Park

Rotary Express Train: Visitors to Village Park can also enjoy a leisurely ride on the Rotary Expres ...

700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC, 28081
Kershaw - 40 Acre Rock

Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve encompasses 2,965 acres of the most diverse protected area in the ...

2207 Conservancy Road, Kershaw, SC, 29067
Kings Mountain - Crowders Mountain State Park

Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountai ...

522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086
Lancaster - Andrew Jackson State Park

Andrew Jackson State Park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has mad ...

196 Andrew Jackson Park Road, Lancaster, SC, 29720
Landrum - Campbell’s Covered Bridge

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

171 Campbells Covered Bridge Road, Landrum, SC, 29356
Lexington NC

We’re kind of a pig deal. Experience the charm of Lexington, NC –“The Barbecue Capital of the World ...

Linville - Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather's lofty heights offer guests opportunities for rejuvenation, excitement and family memor ...

2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, 28646
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah Nat ...

Kistler Memorial Highway., Linville Falls, NC, 28647
Marion - Linville Caverns

Located at the southern gateway to western NC's High Country region, Linville Caverns is an ideal de ...

19929 U.S. 221, Marion, NC, 28752
Midland - Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site

Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this discove ...

9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC, 28107
Mooresville - Carrigan Farms

A 5th generation family-owned farm, Carrigan Farms is a local farm that specializes in growing quali ...

1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville,, NC, 28115
Mount Ulla - Patterson Farm Market & Tours, Inc.

Our farm has its roots in 1946 when the Patterson family began selling produce, grown from the land ...

10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
Raleigh NC

Family attractions in Raleigh, NC include Marbles Kids Museum, North Carolina Museum of Natural Scie ...

Richburg - Olde English District

The Olde English District honors its storied past while embracing the future. Here you can enjoy sma ...

Multiple Locations, Richburg, SC
Roaring Gap - Stone Mountain State Park

Located in Alleghany and Wilkes counties 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Stone Mountain State P ...

3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC, 28668
Rock Hill - Culture and Heritage Museums

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic Bratto ...

Multiple Locations, Rock Hill, SC