Kids can get hands-on at the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Pit Crew Practice exhibit in Charlotte
North Carolina’s beach rentals accommodate families of all sizes, and many are dog-friendly
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad becomes The Polar Express in November and December
Winston-Salem’s Black Mountain Chocolates offers kid-friendly behind-the-scenes tours select Saturdays
Fly a kite near where the Wright brothers first took flight at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks
Our mountain swimming holes are favorite cooling off spots among kids and families in warm-weather months
Many North Carolina lakes offer boat and water sports rentals
North Carolina State Parks offer family-friendly campsites in the mountains, near cities and at the beach

Kids & Family

The most amazing thing you see might be the look on their faces

It’s not hard to see why families plan their vacations back to North Carolina year after year. Our laid-back beach towns, adventure-filled mountain hideaways and bustling city centers provide the perfect backdrop for making memories however you enjoy spending time together.

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The best time to see the wild horses on the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast is early morning. Plan It >>
Head to the High Country in June to enjoy Family Fun Month at Beech Mountain Resort.
Don't miss the family photo opp at the hand-operated water pump on the town green in Old Salem. See It >>
Visit New Bern to sip a Pepsi at the drugstore where it was born in 1898. Visit >>
Skip the pool and head to the mountains to cool off at natural swimming holes like Sliding Rock. Plan It >>
The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer delights kids and grown-ups alike. Visit >>

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The most amazing thing you see might be the look on their faces

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Make Furry Friends at Animal-Centric Places

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Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine

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Firsts That Last

Your Guide to Thanksgiving Weekend Fun

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Beyond the Guidebook: The Wonder of Grandfather Mountain

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Your Guide to December Holiday Events in North Carolina

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Dog-Friendly Hotels Where Man’s Best Friend Is King

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2019 North Carolina Travel Guide Sweepstakes

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Rolling Pines Disc Golf Course

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Bask on Northern Outer Banks Beaches

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Firsts That Last | Jazmene and Peyton

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Fill Your Feed with Fall: 9 Instagrammable Fall Spots

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Tips for Staying Safe Hiking, Camping & Visiting Waterfalls

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Have a Merry Time Ice Skating

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Hear the Sound of Fall Color for the First Time

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The Magic of Science

Gastonia

A Family-Friendly Weekend on Bald Head Island

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Dog-Friendly Outdoor Destinations

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Beyond the Guidebook: North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro

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Archdale Christmas Parade

Archdale

Banner Elk: 4-Season Fun in the High Country

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Tour Winston-Salem

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Soar Across Zip Lines and Aerial Adventure Parks

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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

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