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 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
Hawksnest in Seven Devils is the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast
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
See a whole new view of nature at Hideaway Woods at the Museum of Life + Science in Durham
Kids can get hands-on at the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Pit Crew Practice exhibit in Charlotte

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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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Trip Tips

The best time to see the wild horses on the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast is early morning
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
Visit New Bern to sip a Pepsi at the drugstore where it was born in 1898
Skip the pool and head to the mountains to cool off at natural swimming holes like Sliding Rock
The North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer delights kids and grown-ups alike

Embrace Your Family’s Fun Side in Wilmington

Find everything you love about beaches, plus a city: a bustling historic riverfront, island beaches with watersports, a waterpark, boardwalk and aquarium.

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