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Fun for the whole family
North Carolina turns family trips into lifelong memories with wild adventures, hands-on history and outdoor escapes that bring every generation together.
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Summer trips everyone will enjoy
From wild horse tours to treetop adventures to tubing down a river, these getaways are sure to be a huge hit with the whole family.
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Family fun at North Carolina aquariums
Take a peek at life under the sea and discover the aquatic life that make our saltwater and freshwater ecosystems so vibrant.
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Fabulous spots for fresh-air family fun
Fresh air is part of the family when visiting these attractions.
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Fun family destinations in NC
Create lifelong memories by visiting these iconic attractions, from a swinging bridge to a former battleship to one of the world's largest zoos.
Banner Elk Puts Families Close to the Fun
Stay in Banner Elk to keep the High Country’s top family attractions close, including Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad and Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster.
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The world's largest natural habitat zoo.
Home to exotic species from across the globe.
Miles of natural hiking trails to discover.
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