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Things to Do in North Carolina
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Charlotte, North Carolina
This is the place to go to see a production by the excellent Children's Theater of Charlotte or to browse in the children's library....
Live Music Venue
Theater
Lowes Motor Speedway
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lowes Motor Speedway is home to some big NASCAR races. For a more kid-friendly experience, try the Summer Shootout Series to see entertaining events like CRASHcars, where the cars have names like T-Wrecks and Krashy the Clown....
Racetrack
ClimbMax
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
ClimbMax boasts challenging climbing walls on the inside and outside of its downtown building. Outside, intrepid teens climb a wall that tops off on the roof. Inside are a variety...
Climbing
Coquina Beach
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Public access to a beach is usually par for the course in the Outer Banks. But if you're making a day trip to Cape Hatteras or Nags Head, spend some...
Beach
French Broad Rafting Expeditions
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
For an adventurous take on family bonding, take a whitewater rafting trip over the French Broad River. Tailor your adventure to your family's tastes and...
Rafting
Emerald Village
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
The North Carolina Mountains are famous for gems, and Emerald Village is a fun place for kids to get their hands on some. The mine tour takes families through an...
History Museum
Special Collection
Discovery Place
Charlotte, North Carolina
This hands-on science museum engages kids from the moment they walk in the door in physics, dinosuars, weather forecasting, and architectural engineering....
Science & Nature Museum
Kitty Hawk Kites
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Kids will find a huge selection of kites at Kitty Hawk Kites, which is appropriate because the Outer Banks boasts superb kite-flying conditions. Whether your child longs for a...
Doll & Toy Store
Hang Gliding
Jet Skiing
Malaprop's Bookstore
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
Malaprop's is a hip place for book-loving kids and adults in the heart of downtown Asheville. With an eclectic selection of books, knowledgeable booksellers, and a large café, it's...
Bookstore
Boutique
Concord Mills
Charlotte, North Carolina
If your child is itching to spend that allowance, there's no better place to do it in North Carolina than Concord Mills, home of more than 200 stores and a go-cart racetrack....
Racetrack
Shopping Mall
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