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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Horn in the West Drama

Loved by young and old, the Horn in the West drama is located in the heart of Boone, North Carolina ...

591 Horn in the W Dr, Boone,, NC, 28607
Hunter Farm, The

Open to the public for spring strawberry picking, summer community gardening, summer camp, fall hayr ...

13624 Providence Road, Weddington, NC, 28104
Island Explorer - Hilton Head Island Dolphin and Nature Tours

PRIVATE CHARTERS Have The Whole Boat To Yourselves ‍ For this summer, all tours will be Private C ...

Open Season: April - December
101 Marshland Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC
Jellystone Park

YOUR NORTH CAROLINA VACATION AWAITS! Tucked away at the base of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, an ...

182 Jellystone Pkwy, Bostic, NC, 28018
Kaleideum

Welcome! Kaleideum is an innovative and dynamic experiential learning museum in Winston-Salem, NC. ...

Open Season: Open Daily
120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Kersey Valley Attractions

Maize Adventure located in Archdale is the most famous corn maze in NC. We are the perfect way for y ...

1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale, NC, 27763
Lake James

Lake James State Park offers a full menu of activities. Along with boating, swimming and fishing in ...

2785 NC-126, NC, Nebo, NC, 28761
Lake Jocassee

The mountain spring-fed Lake Jocassee encompassed by the Jocassee Gorges, waterfalls accessible only ...

161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, SC, 29676
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Officially dedicated Oct. 19, 2013, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge blooms on the historic 1925 Rocky ...

Open Season: The Bridge and Gardens are always open, and there’s no ...
3070 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC, 28746
Lake Norman State Park

This large park with public swimming on the lake is open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. during the summer. It has its ...

159 Inland Sea Lane, Statesville, NC 28677, NC, 28677
Landsford Canal State Park

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

2051 Park Dr, Catawba, SC, 29704
Lazy 5 Ranch

The Lazy 5 Ranch offers the unique experience of giving you a 3.5 mile tour of over 750 animals from ...

15100 Highway 150, East Mooresville, NC, 28115
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
Linville Caverns

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

19929 US 221 North ~, Marion, NC, 28752
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
Mermaid of Hilton Head

Hilton Head boat tours, Mermaid Photoshoots, Children’s Books, Mermaid Store and more.

43A Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
Morrow Mountain State Park

Hiking and Horseback Riding The park is a great place for a hike! See the Trails page for more info ...

1615 MSC, Raleigh, N.C., 27699
Mr. Putty's Fun Park

The Crown Jewel of Mr. Putty's Fun Park. Challenging Features Such As Multiple Levels, Raging Rivers ...

2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, SC, 29708
Museum of Life and Science

This museum is the perfect place to take your children. Here they can enjoy some of the highly inter ...

433 W Murray Ave,, Durham,, NC, 27704
N.C. Transportation Museum

This family-friendly place is a 57 acre site filled with interesting exhibits and special events. ...

411 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC, 28159
New River State Park

The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976 and it wildly winds through some of ...

358 New River State Park Road Laurel, Springs,, NC, 28644
North Carolina Waterfalls Road Trip

There’s no denying North Carolinians love their waterfalls. Transylvania County alone has over 200 w ...

North Carolina Zoo

Visit the North Carolina Zoo for fun with family and friends, for face-to-face animal encounters, to ...

4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
North Carolina Zoo

The North Carolina Zoo is a perfect outdoor destination attraction for families with young children. ...

4401 Zoo Parkway,, Asheboro, NC, 27205
Old Salem

Experience early American history in the unique Moravian settlement of Salem. Original structures, g ...

600 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Olde English District

The Olde English District is one of eleven tourism regions located in South Carolina. The name refer ...

3200 Commerce Drive, Richburg, SC, 29729
Patterson Farm

Learn and grow discovery farm! Children learn where their food comes from as they work. The farm thr ...

10390 Caldwell Road, NC, 28125
Quarry, The. Open swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. Located ...

1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC
Raleigh

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

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site

Kids and adults can enjoy panning for gold, taking guided tours of the restored underground tunnels ...

9621 Reed Mine Rd., Midland, NC, 28107
River Bank Zoo

From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zo ...

500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC, 29210
Riverbanks Zoo

Favorite of many Charlotte families is Riverbanks Zoo. Home to more than 2,000 animals, the zoo has ...

500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29210
Roaring Fork Falls

Roaring Fork Falls is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Burnsville, Nort ...

208 Busick Work Center Rd,, Burnsville,, NC, 28714
Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is Albemarle ’s original public park. The park’s swimming pool was built as a Civili ...

HWY 52 South, Albemarle,, NC, 28001
Rock Hill Outdoor Center Green

Come play on this BIG open green space -- perfect for passive recreation and free play activities. ...

1159 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC, 29730
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
SciWorks Science Center

The mission of SciWorks is to promote literacy, life-long learning, and an appreciation of science b ...

400 W Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105
Silver Run Falls

It may not be the tallest or largest waterfall in the Smokies, but Silver Run Falls is lovely to loo ...

Sky Top Apple Orchard

The mountains of western North Carolina are full of "pick-your-own" orchards. We offer more. Visit S ...

1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd., Zirconia, NC, 28789
Sliding Rock

Sliding Rock is a 60 foot mountain water slide that ends in an 8 foot deep pool of water. Nearly 11, ...

Open Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Stone Mountain State Park

The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly e ...

3042 Frank Parkway Roaring, Gap, NC, 28668
Stump Park

WHETHER YOU ARE A NOVICE OR A SEASONED MOUNTAIN BIKER YOU WILL FIND STUMPHOUSE THE PERFECT LOCATION ...

Open Season: All year Round
150 Stumphouse Tunnel Road, Walhalla, SC, 29691
Sugar Mountain Resort

Sugar Mountain Resort has eighteen slopes and trails spread over 115 ski acres and a 1,200' vertical ...

Open Season: All Year Round
Sugar Mountain Drive off State Highway 184, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Tiger World

Tiger World is a different kind of Zoo. We are dedicated to the conservation and education of all t ...

4400 Cook Road, Rockwell, NC, 28138
USS North Carolina Battleship Commission

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater of oper ...

Open Season: The Battleship is open daily, rain or shine
#1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, 28401
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe

When you think summer, think Wet‘n Wild. With over 36 rides and attractions, there's something for e ...

3910 S Holden Rd,, Greensboro, NC, 27406
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

North Carolina’s first long awaited alpine coaster is now OPEN. Please have a personal mask with you ...

Open Season: Opened May 9th!
3265 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
Window Falls at Hanging Rock State Park via Indian Creek trail

Window Falls is a waterfall in North Central North Carolina, located in Hanging Rock State Park via ...

1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd,, Danbury,, NC, 27016
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC

Summer Splash at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC Family Fun Awaits! ...

182 Jellystone Parkway,, Bostic,, NC, 28018