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| All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm |
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http://www.all-a-flutter.com | | 7850-B Clinard Farms Road |
| High Point NC |
| 336-454-5651 |
Admission: Adults, $6; children, $5.
Hours: Reservations for tours are required except during Family Days, every Saturday from April 18, 2009-October 2009 at 10 a.m.
A visit to the farm includes a tour of a 20’x48’ flight house filled with Monarch butterflies that are busy nectaring on plants and feeders, and breeding and laying eggs on host plants in the house. A beautiful fountain offers a serene, relaxing atmosphere. Visitors will be directed to each stage of the lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar and will be able to observe butterflies up close. Monarchs are very friendly – don’t be surprised if they land on your shoulder, especially if you are wearing bright clothing. You can also feed the butterflies by hand. Picnic tables are available and a misting tent is available during the warm summer months to keep our visitors cool.
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| ArtQuest |
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www.greenhillcenter.org | | 200 N. Davie St., |
| Greensboro NC |
| 336-333-7460 |
Admission: $5; free Family Night every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.
Hours: Monday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday 12:30-7 p.m.
ArtQuest is Green Hill Center for N.C. Art’s hands-on art studio where kids, families and school groups can paint, mold clay, weave, make a collage and more. An incredible place for kids - and adventurous adults - to recharge their creativity. Each of the 12 hands-on art stations was designed by North Carolina artists.
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| Baa Moo Farm |
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http://www.baamoofarm.com | | 2529 Jennings Road |
| Olin, NC |
| 704-876-1732 |
Admission: $8; under 3 free with paying adult.
Hours: April to November, open by reservation only.
Learn how to milk a cow, touch the wool from a sheep or gather eggs. Take time to see all the other animals – horses, peacock, goats, cats, geese and dogs. Two Family Days will be held the second Saturday in May and October. No reservations required.
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| Bennett Place Historic Site |
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http://www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org | | 4409 Bennett Memorial Road |
| Durham, NC |
| 919-383-4345 |
Admission: Free, but donations are accepted.Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.The Bennett Farm, home of James and Nancy Bennett, was the scene of the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Here, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to General William T. Sherman on April 26, 1865.
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| Biltmore |
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http://www.biltmore.com | | 1 Approach Road |
| Asheville, NC |
| 877-BILTMORE |
Admission: Adult tickets start at $45. Children 16 and under are free with paying adult.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
For summer fun with a historic twist, visit Biltmore, the 8,000-acre estate of America's largest home, filled with activities for all ages and interests.
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| Bunker Hill Covered Bridge |
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http://www.catawbahistory.org | | Hwy. 70 |
| Claremont, NC |
| 828-465-0383 |
Admission: Free.
Hours: Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is the last original covered bridge constructed in North Carolina. Dating back to 1898, the Bunker Hill Bridge is a National Engineering Landmark. Connected to the bridge property is Connor Park, which features a walking trails and picnic areas. No restrooms at this site.
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| Burlington City Park |
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http://www.burlingtonnc.gov | | 1333 Overbroak Road |
| Burlington NC |
| 336-222-5030 |
Admission: Park admission is free. Amusement rides are .75 cents per ride or 10-ticket pass for $6. Thursdays rides are .50 cents per ride.
Hours: Spring and fall hours are Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m. Summer hours are Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m.
More than 75 acres of activities for the entire family and home of one of the only three municipally operated amusement areas in N.C. A fully restored Dentzel Carousel is the highlight of the amusement area and is part of the National Historical Register. Other attractions include a miniature train, planes, cars and boat rides. City Park features four open picnic shelters along with a large enclosed building and two smaller buildings for rentals.
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| Carolina Raptor Center |
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http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org | | 6000 Sample Road |
| Huntersville, NC |
| 704-875-6521 |
Admission: Adults, $8; students, $6; children under 5, free.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Stroll along the nature trail for a self-guided tour, observe raptors in their aviaries, shop in our museum gift shop, watch a presentation of live raptors on weekends only, chat with Wild Wings Educators about your favorite bird of prey on weekends only, read personal stories about resident birds and how they came to live at Carolina Raptor Center, or simply relax on a wooden bench under the tree canopy. The Center is an outdoor facility and visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather.
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| Carowinds |
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http://www.carowinds.com | | 14523 Carowinds Blvd. |
| Charlotte, NC 28273 |
| 800-888-4386 |
Admission: One-day tickets range from $21.99 to $46.99.
Hours: Vary by date, see Web site for details.
This 105-acre theme park and water park offers more than 50 state-of-the-art rides, attractions and shows for all ages.
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| Castle McCulloch Gold & Gem Panning |
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http://www.castlemcculloch.com | | 3925 Kivett Drive |
| Jamestown, NC |
| 336-887-5413 |
Admission: Pricing depends on the size of your group. On Sunday, admission is $4 plus the cost of your bucket.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. reservation required. Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. walk-ins welcome. *June 1 – Aug 31, 2009 walk-ins welcome Mon-Wed from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gold and Gem panning at Historic Castle McCulloch. Search for all sorts of gemstones while learning about Castle McCulloch’s gold refining past. All gemstones found may be taken home.
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| Catawba County Museum of History |
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http://www.catawbahistory.org | | 30 N. College Ave. |
| Newton, NC |
| 828-465-0383 |
Admission: Self-guided tours are free. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more at $3 per person.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Catawba County Museum of History houses an extensive history of the formation of Catawba County through artifacts and archives. Located in the 1924 County Courthouse, the Museum of History offers exhibitions on Catawba County’s founding, military service, furniture and hosiery traditions, racing, pottery and more.
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| Catawba Science Center |
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http://www.catawbascience.org | | 243 Third Ave. NE |
| Hickory, NC 28603 |
| 828-322-8169 |
Admission: Adults, $6; children 3-18; seniors, military and students, $4.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Visit Catawba Science Center, a nonprofit science and technology museum featuring hands-on exploration of physical, natural and earth sciences. The museum offers traveling exhibits, freshwater and saltwater aquaria, including N.C.'s only marine touch pool of live sharks and stingrays, and a digital planetarium theater.
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| Cedarock Park and Historical Farm |
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http://www.alamance-nc.com/Alamance-NC/Departments/Recreation/Parks/Cedarock | | 3916 R. Dean Coleman Road |
| Burlington, NC |
| 336-570-6759 |
| For picnic shelter reservations, please call 336-229-2410.Admission: Free Hours: Park hours are from 8 a.m. until approximately sunset changing with seasons. The park is home to two disc golf courses, individual and group picnic sites, a playground, a fishing pond stocked with channel catfish, several walking trails, mountain biking trails and a historical farm, which shows life on a farm in North Carolina during the 19th century. Farm animals, antique and replica farm equipment and a farmhouse. |
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| Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum State Historic Site |
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http://www.chbrownmuseum.nchistoricsites.org | | 6136 Burlington Road/Hwy 70 |
| Sedalia, NC |
| 336-449-4846 |
Admission: Free.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is North Carolina’s first official state historic site to honor an African-American and a woman. The site is the location of the former Palmer Memorial Institute, an African-American preparatory school established by Brown in 1902. Beginning as a primarily agricultural and industrial school, PMI evolved into an elite preparatory school equipping its students with a classical education, discipline, high standards, poise and ambition. The school closed in 1971. The historic site opened to the public in 1987.
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| Cherokee--Unto These Hills |
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http://www.cherokee-nc.com | | 564 Tsali Blvd. |
| Cherokee NC |
| 897-497-2111 |
Admission: Adults, $18-$22; children 12 and under, $8. Call for family pack and group rates.
Hours: Nightly shows, except Sunday, June 13-Aug. 30. Pre-show 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
"Unto These Hills" debuted July 1, 1950. Now in its 59th season, the show is more culturally accurate than ever, as well as entertaining. Come and witness the story of the Cherokee Indians.
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| Children's Museum of Winston-Salem |
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http://www.childrensmuseumofws.org | | 390 S. Liberty St. |
| Winston-Salem, NC |
| 336-723-9111 |
Admission: Adults and children over 1, $7; children under 1, free.
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m.; Mondays open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for members only except on public school holidays and between Memorial Day-Labor Day Open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem creates a compelling destination for visitors to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts. See Museum Web site for the latest happenings and special events at the Children’s Museum.
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| Chimney Rock Park |
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http://www.chimneyrockpark.com | | 435 Main St. |
| Chimney Rock, NC |
| 828-625-9611 |
Admission: Adults, $14; children 6-15, $6.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ticket plaza closes. Park remains open until 7 p.m. In winter, park closes one hour earlier.
Chimney Rock is more than a rock – it's a mountain of possibilities. With hiking trails for all levels and ages, rock climbing lessons, 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls and 75-mile views, the park is the perfect day trip to reconnect with each other and with nature. Free educational programs during the summer. Check Web site for details.
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| Chinqua Penn Plantation |
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http://www.chinquapenn.com | | 2138 Wentworth St. |
| Reidsville NC |
| 336-349-4576 |
Admission: $20, includes a guided tour.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, acclaimed as an architectural American treasure and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Chinqua Penn Plantation includes a 27-room English countryside mansion filled with elaborate furnishings from 30 countries, surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful gardens and historic landscape. The estate showcases the state’s premier collection of eclectic decorative arts. Located about 25 miles north of Greensboro, the home was built in the 1920s by Thomas Jefferson Penn and his wife, Beatrice Schoellkopf Penn. Chinqua Penn reflects their lifestyle of entertaining, traveling and collecting art and furniture from around the world.
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| Danville Science Center |
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| | 677 Craghead St. |
| Danville, VA |
| 434-791-5160 |
Admission: Adults, $6; youth and seniors, $5; under 3, free
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Open Mondays Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Located at the historic Crossing at the Dan River, Danville Science Center delights visitors with its hands-on exhibits and special programs that make science fun for all ages. From April to October, also visit the Science Center’s Butterfly Station and Garden.
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| Discovery Place |
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http://www.discoveryplace.org | | 01 N. Tryon St. |
| Charlotte NC |
| 704-372-6261 |
Admission: Ages 14 and up, $10; ages 2-13 and seniors, $8. IMAX Theatre prices vary per show; check Web site for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Closed major holidays.
Discovery Place is a paradise of kid-friendly science exhibits and presentations. The museum’s “Discovery Halls” are lined with seasonal attractions such as “Circus,” permanent exhibits like the aquarium, the stuffed and mounted North American animal collection, an amateur radio education center and the machine shop where kids can learn how planes work. The museum also offers a number of live programs and demonstrations, such as aquarium feedings or experience a rainforest animal encounter. There is also The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome featuring the largest screen in the Carolina’s, standing three-stories-high and 80-feet wide and showing various full-length and Discovery films throughout the year.
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| Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point |
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http://www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org | | 101 W. Green Drive |
| High Point, NC |
| 336-885-3655 |
Admission: Adults, $5; seniors, students and groups of 15+, $4; children 6-15, $2.50; 5 and under, free.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Permanent collection of 2,700 dolls, doll houses and miniatures from around the world, made from the 1600s to the present, temporary exhibits and special programs. The Museum also hosts tea parties and birthday parties.
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| Dr. Robert Smith House |
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http://www.visitandy@visitmountairy.com | | 615 N. Main St. |
| Mount Airy, NC |
| 800-576-0231 |
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A great place to start your visit to Mount Airy with visitor information and exhibits regarding country music legend Donna Fargo and another on Eng and Chang Bunker, the original Siamese Twins. A beautifully landscaped park behind the historic home is the perfect place for a picnic.
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| Fort Dobbs State Historic Site |
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http://www.fortdobbs.org | | 438 Fort Dobbs Road |
| Statesville, NC |
| 704-873-5882 |
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into the tumultuous period of history known as the French and Indian War 1754-1763. Experience life on the edge of the British Empire in the colony of North Carolina.
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| Gem Mountain |
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http://www.gemmountain.com | | Highway 226 |
| Spruce Pine, NC 28777 |
| 888-817-5829 |
Admission: Free. 2-5-gallon buckets range from $20 to $120.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all other days. Closed January and February.
Mine trips are offered to Brushy Creek by reservation. Cost is $65 for adult, and kids under 12 are $30. Transportation, equipment and a guide are provided. Reserve in advance. Seating is limited. Also has a general store with ice cream, fudge, Fenton glassware, quilts and much more.
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| Grandfather Mountain |
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http://www.grandfather.com | | US 221 and Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 305 |
| Linville, NC |
| 800-468-7325 or 828-733-2013 |
Admission: Adults, $15; children, $7.
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-dusk. Open all year, weather permitting.
Offering visitors easy access to its towering peaks, Grandfather Mountain is one of the world’s most environmentally diverse nature preserves. Feel the rush when you cross the Swinging Bridge; marvel at 360-degree views from one mile above sea level; photograph bears, otters, cougars, eagles and deer in natural habitats; hike rugged back-country trails or stroll gentle nature paths; eat in the restaurant or take your meal out to one of many scenic picnic areas; interact with our entertaining, knowledgeable staff.
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| All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm |
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| | http://www.all-a-flutter.com | | 7850-B Clinard Farms Road |
| High Point NC |
| 336-454-5651 |
Admission: Adults, $6; children, $5.
Hours: Reservations for tours are required except during Family Days, every Saturday from April 18, 2009-October 2009 at 10 a.m.
A visit to the farm includes a tour of a 20’x48’ flight house filled with Monarch butterflies that are busy nectaring on plants and feeders, and breeding and laying eggs on host plants in the house. A beautiful fountain offers a serene, relaxing atmosphere. Visitors will be directed to each stage of the lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar and will be able to observe butterflies up close. Monarchs are very friendly – don’t be surprised if they land on your shoulder, especially if you are wearing bright clothing. You can also feed the butterflies by hand. Picnic tables are available and a misting tent is available during the warm summer months to keep our visitors cool.
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| ArtQuest |
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| | www.greenhillcenter.org | | 200 N. Davie St., |
| Greensboro NC |
| 336-333-7460 |
Admission: $5; free Family Night every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.
Hours: Monday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday 12:30-7 p.m.
ArtQuest is Green Hill Center for N.C. Art’s hands-on art studio where kids, families and school groups can paint, mold clay, weave, make a collage and more. An incredible place for kids - and adventurous adults - to recharge their creativity. Each of the 12 hands-on art stations was designed by North Carolina artists.
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| Baa Moo Farm |
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| | http://www.baamoofarm.com | | 2529 Jennings Road |
| Olin, NC |
| 704-876-1732 |
Admission: $8; under 3 free with paying adult.
Hours: April to November, open by reservation only.
Learn how to milk a cow, touch the wool from a sheep or gather eggs. Take time to see all the other animals – horses, peacock, goats, cats, geese and dogs. Two Family Days will be held the second Saturday in May and October. No reservations required.
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| Bennett Place Historic Site |
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| | http://www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org | | 4409 Bennett Memorial Road |
| Durham, NC |
| 919-383-4345 |
Admission: Free, but donations are accepted.Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.The Bennett Farm, home of James and Nancy Bennett, was the scene of the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Here, General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to General William T. Sherman on April 26, 1865.
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| Biltmore |
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| | http://www.biltmore.com | | 1 Approach Road |
| Asheville, NC |
| 877-BILTMORE |
Admission: Adult tickets start at $45. Children 16 and under are free with paying adult.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
For summer fun with a historic twist, visit Biltmore, the 8,000-acre estate of America's largest home, filled with activities for all ages and interests.
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| Bunker Hill Covered Bridge |
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| | http://www.catawbahistory.org | | Hwy. 70 |
| Claremont, NC |
| 828-465-0383 |
Admission: Free.
Hours: Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is the last original covered bridge constructed in North Carolina. Dating back to 1898, the Bunker Hill Bridge is a National Engineering Landmark. Connected to the bridge property is Connor Park, which features a walking trails and picnic areas. No restrooms at this site.
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| Burlington City Park |
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| | http://www.burlingtonnc.gov | | 1333 Overbroak Road |
| Burlington NC |
| 336-222-5030 |
Admission: Park admission is free. Amusement rides are .75 cents per ride or 10-ticket pass for $6. Thursdays rides are .50 cents per ride.
Hours: Spring and fall hours are Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m. Summer hours are Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m.
More than 75 acres of activities for the entire family and home of one of the only three municipally operated amusement areas in N.C. A fully restored Dentzel Carousel is the highlight of the amusement area and is part of the National Historical Register. Other attractions include a miniature train, planes, cars and boat rides. City Park features four open picnic shelters along with a large enclosed building and two smaller buildings for rentals.
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| Carolina Raptor Center |
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| | http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org | | 6000 Sample Road |
| Huntersville, NC |
| 704-875-6521 |
Admission: Adults, $8; students, $6; children under 5, free.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Stroll along the nature trail for a self-guided tour, observe raptors in their aviaries, shop in our museum gift shop, watch a presentation of live raptors on weekends only, chat with Wild Wings Educators about your favorite bird of prey on weekends only, read personal stories about resident birds and how they came to live at Carolina Raptor Center, or simply relax on a wooden bench under the tree canopy. The Center is an outdoor facility and visitors are encouraged to prepare for inclement weather.
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| Carowinds |
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| | http://www.carowinds.com | | 14523 Carowinds Blvd. |
| Charlotte, NC 28273 |
| 800-888-4386 |
Admission: One-day tickets range from $21.99 to $46.99.
Hours: Vary by date, see Web site for details.
This 105-acre theme park and water park offers more than 50 state-of-the-art rides, attractions and shows for all ages.
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| Castle McCulloch Gold & Gem Panning |
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| | http://www.castlemcculloch.com | | 3925 Kivett Drive |
| Jamestown, NC |
| 336-887-5413 |
Admission: Pricing depends on the size of your group. On Sunday, admission is $4 plus the cost of your bucket.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. reservation required. Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. walk-ins welcome. *June 1 – Aug 31, 2009 walk-ins welcome Mon-Wed from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Gold and Gem panning at Historic Castle McCulloch. Search for all sorts of gemstones while learning about Castle McCulloch’s gold refining past. All gemstones found may be taken home.
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| Catawba County Museum of History |
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| | http://www.catawbahistory.org | | 30 N. College Ave. |
| Newton, NC |
| 828-465-0383 |
Admission: Self-guided tours are free. Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more at $3 per person.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Catawba County Museum of History houses an extensive history of the formation of Catawba County through artifacts and archives. Located in the 1924 County Courthouse, the Museum of History offers exhibitions on Catawba County’s founding, military service, furniture and hosiery traditions, racing, pottery and more.
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| Catawba Science Center |
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| | http://www.catawbascience.org | | 243 Third Ave. NE |
| Hickory, NC 28603 |
| 828-322-8169 |
Admission: Adults, $6; children 3-18; seniors, military and students, $4.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Visit Catawba Science Center, a nonprofit science and technology museum featuring hands-on exploration of physical, natural and earth sciences. The museum offers traveling exhibits, freshwater and saltwater aquaria, including N.C.'s only marine touch pool of live sharks and stingrays, and a digital planetarium theater.
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| Cedarock Park and Historical Farm |
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| | http://www.alamance-nc.com/Alamance-NC/Departments/Recreation/Parks/Cedarock | | 3916 R. Dean Coleman Road |
| Burlington, NC |
| 336-570-6759 |
| For picnic shelter reservations, please call 336-229-2410.Admission: Free Hours: Park hours are from 8 a.m. until approximately sunset changing with seasons. The park is home to two disc golf courses, individual and group picnic sites, a playground, a fishing pond stocked with channel catfish, several walking trails, mountain biking trails and a historical farm, which shows life on a farm in North Carolina during the 19th century. Farm animals, antique and replica farm equipment and a farmhouse. |
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| Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum State Historic Site |
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| | http://www.chbrownmuseum.nchistoricsites.org | | 6136 Burlington Road/Hwy 70 |
| Sedalia, NC |
| 336-449-4846 |
Admission: Free.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum is North Carolina’s first official state historic site to honor an African-American and a woman. The site is the location of the former Palmer Memorial Institute, an African-American preparatory school established by Brown in 1902. Beginning as a primarily agricultural and industrial school, PMI evolved into an elite preparatory school equipping its students with a classical education, discipline, high standards, poise and ambition. The school closed in 1971. The historic site opened to the public in 1987.
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| Cherokee--Unto These Hills |
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| | http://www.cherokee-nc.com | | 564 Tsali Blvd. |
| Cherokee NC |
| 897-497-2111 |
Admission: Adults, $18-$22; children 12 and under, $8. Call for family pack and group rates.
Hours: Nightly shows, except Sunday, June 13-Aug. 30. Pre-show 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
"Unto These Hills" debuted July 1, 1950. Now in its 59th season, the show is more culturally accurate than ever, as well as entertaining. Come and witness the story of the Cherokee Indians.
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| Children's Museum of Winston-Salem |
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| | http://www.childrensmuseumofws.org | | 390 S. Liberty St. |
| Winston-Salem, NC |
| 336-723-9111 |
Admission: Adults and children over 1, $7; children under 1, free.
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m.; Mondays open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for members only except on public school holidays and between Memorial Day-Labor Day Open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem creates a compelling destination for visitors to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts. See Museum Web site for the latest happenings and special events at the Children’s Museum.
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| Chimney Rock Park |
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| | http://www.chimneyrockpark.com | | 435 Main St. |
| Chimney Rock, NC |
| 828-625-9611 |
Admission: Adults, $14; children 6-15, $6.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ticket plaza closes. Park remains open until 7 p.m. In winter, park closes one hour earlier.
Chimney Rock is more than a rock – it's a mountain of possibilities. With hiking trails for all levels and ages, rock climbing lessons, 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls and 75-mile views, the park is the perfect day trip to reconnect with each other and with nature. Free educational programs during the summer. Check Web site for details.
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| Chinqua Penn Plantation |
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| | http://www.chinquapenn.com | | 2138 Wentworth St. |
| Reidsville NC |
| 336-349-4576 |
Admission: $20, includes a guided tour.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, acclaimed as an architectural American treasure and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Chinqua Penn Plantation includes a 27-room English countryside mansion filled with elaborate furnishings from 30 countries, surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful gardens and historic landscape. The estate showcases the state’s premier collection of eclectic decorative arts. Located about 25 miles north of Greensboro, the home was built in the 1920s by Thomas Jefferson Penn and his wife, Beatrice Schoellkopf Penn. Chinqua Penn reflects their lifestyle of entertaining, traveling and collecting art and furniture from around the world.
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| Danville Science Center |
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| Danville, VA |
| 434-791-5160 |
Admission: Adults, $6; youth and seniors, $5; under 3, free
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Open Mondays Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Located at the historic Crossing at the Dan River, Danville Science Center delights visitors with its hands-on exhibits and special programs that make science fun for all ages. From April to October, also visit the Science Center’s Butterfly Station and Garden.
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| Discovery Place |
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| | http://www.discoveryplace.org | | 01 N. Tryon St. |
| Charlotte NC |
| 704-372-6261 |
Admission: Ages 14 and up, $10; ages 2-13 and seniors, $8. IMAX Theatre prices vary per show; check Web site for details.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
Closed major holidays.
Discovery Place is a paradise of kid-friendly science exhibits and presentations. The museum’s “Discovery Halls” are lined with seasonal attractions such as “Circus,” permanent exhibits like the aquarium, the stuffed and mounted North American animal collection, an amateur radio education center and the machine shop where kids can learn how planes work. The museum also offers a number of live programs and demonstrations, such as aquarium feedings or experience a rainforest animal encounter. There is also The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome featuring the largest screen in the Carolina’s, standing three-stories-high and 80-feet wide and showing various full-length and Discovery films throughout the year.
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| Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point |
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| | http://www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org | | 101 W. Green Drive |
| High Point, NC |
| 336-885-3655 |
Admission: Adults, $5; seniors, students and groups of 15+, $4; children 6-15, $2.50; 5 and under, free.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Permanent collection of 2,700 dolls, doll houses and miniatures from around the world, made from the 1600s to the present, temporary exhibits and special programs. The Museum also hosts tea parties and birthday parties.
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| Dr. Robert Smith House |
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| | http://www.visitandy@visitmountairy.com | | 615 N. Main St. |
| Mount Airy, NC |
| 800-576-0231 |
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A great place to start your visit to Mount Airy with visitor information and exhibits regarding country music legend Donna Fargo and another on Eng and Chang Bunker, the original Siamese Twins. A beautifully landscaped park behind the historic home is the perfect place for a picnic.
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| Fort Dobbs State Historic Site |
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| | http://www.fortdobbs.org | | 438 Fort Dobbs Road |
| Statesville, NC |
| 704-873-5882 |
Admission: Free, donations accepted.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site provides a window into the tumultuous period of history known as the French and Indian War 1754-1763. Experience life on the edge of the British Empire in the colony of North Carolina.
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| Gem Mountain |
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| | http://www.gemmountain.com | | Highway 226 |
| Spruce Pine, NC 28777 |
| 888-817-5829 |
Admission: Free. 2-5-gallon buckets range from $20 to $120.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. all other days. Closed January and February.
Mine trips are offered to Brushy Creek by reservation. Cost is $65 for adult, and kids under 12 are $30. Transportation, equipment and a guide are provided. Reserve in advance. Seating is limited. Also has a general store with ice cream, fudge, Fenton glassware, quilts and much more.
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| Grandfather Mountain |
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| | http://www.grandfather.com | | US 221 and Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 305 |
| Linville, NC |
| 800-468-7325 or 828-733-2013 |
Admission: Adults, $15; children, $7.
Hours: Daily 8 a.m.-dusk. Open all year, weather permitting.
Offering visitors easy access to its towering peaks, Grandfather Mountain is one of the world’s most environmentally diverse nature preserves. Feel the rush when you cross the Swinging Bridge; marvel at 360-degree views from one mile above sea level; photograph bears, otters, cougars, eagles and deer in natural habitats; hike rugged back-country trails or stroll gentle nature paths; eat in the restaurant or take your meal out to one of many scenic picnic areas; interact with our entertaining, knowledgeable staff.
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