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

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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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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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History in Bloom Winston-Salem Sweepstakes

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10 Dark-Sky Adventures in North Carolina

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Walk in Blackbeard’s Footsteps in North Carolina

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Furniture Shop and Restaurant Hop in High Point

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Firsts That Last | Jazmene and Peyton

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Escape to North Carolina’s Family-Friendly Southern Beaches

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Independence Day 1850 at Island Farm

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Race Cars, Rafting and Roller Coasters: Thrill Rides in Charlotte

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North Carolina Beaches with Lifeguard Stands

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Beyond the Guidebook: Mount Airy, the Real-Life Mayberry

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

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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

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Go Gold and Gem Mining in the State Where It Began

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