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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesParent rating: ![]() Location: 11 W. Jones Street, Bicentennial Plaza, Raleigh, NC The exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences look at the natural world through the distinct lens of North Carolina's diverse geography, geology, plants, and animals. Th... |
Historic Yates Mill County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC The centerpiece of Historic Yates Mill County Park is the grist mill that gives the park its name. The mill is the only remaining mill of its type in Wake County and is fully restored and opera...
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Pullen ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Ashe Avenue, Pullen Road, Hillsborough Street & Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC |
Fred G. Bond Metro ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 801 High House Road, Cary, NC At 310 acres, Fred G. Bond Metro Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Wake County. Picnic areas, athletic fields, walking trails, the Lazy Daze Playground and the Sertoma Amphitheatre ...
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Blue Jay Point County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC Blue Jay Point County Park is one of several parks in Wake County. Its 236 acres border Falls Lake, and its natural setting is conducive to outdoor activities and environmental education. <... |
North Carolina Museum of HistoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC The North Carolina Museum of History explores history from local American Indians to modern day North Carolina. The museum has many programs for adults and children, and all programs are free o...
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Koka Booth AmphitheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC Nestled amongst the tall hardwoods and pines that grow alongside Symphony Lake, the Koka Booth Ampitheatre offers a stunning spot for a concert, festival or show. The ampitheatre featu... |
Marbles Kids MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC The winner of our 2008 and 2009 Parents' Picks quests to find the best day camp and best museum for little kids in Raleigh/Durham, Marbles Kids Museum is an interactive mus...
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Duke Homestead State Historic SiteParent rating: ![]() Location: 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, NC Duke Homestead State Historic Site is the former home of Washington Duke, a farmer and tobacco entrepreneur who helped transform North Carolina into a worldwide tobacco empire. The famil...
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CCB PlazaParent rating: ![]() Location: 201 North Corcoran Street, Durham, NC Completed in 2008 as an open-air gathering place in downtown Durham, the CCB Plaza is also home to a life-size bronze bull statue named Major. The venue hosts an evening concert series and othe...
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Hayti Heritage CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC Located in the former St. Joseph's AME Church, a National Historic Landmark, the Hayti Heritage Center is operated by the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation. The Center hosts a variety of program...
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Durant Nature ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 8305 Camp Durant Road, Raleigh, NC The heavily forested Durant Nature Park, covering 237 acres, offers five miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, two lakes, wildflower and fern gardens. A boathouse, the Campbell Lodge banque...
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Raleigh City MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC The Raleigh City Museum is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Raleigh. |
North Carolina State Capitol BuildingParent rating: ![]() Location: One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC Completed in 1840, the North Carolina State Capitol building is an example of Greek Revival architecture. Self-guided and staff guided tours of the facility are available. Throughout t... |
Anderson Point ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 20 Anderson Point Drive, Raleigh, NC Anderson Point Park offers a wealth of leisurely family activities, including four miles of Greenway trails the meander along the Neuse River. The playground (just a short walk from th... |








