Bringing the kids along? The whole family is sure to find entertainment at countless family-friendly attractions in North Carolina. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the perfect attraction for your next family adventure.
In the Mountains
Hands On! - A Child's Gallery
318 N. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-8333
What better place to treat the kids to a day full of learning, enrichment, and visual excitement than Hands On! - A Child's Gallery, which has been specifically designed for the tastes and stimulation of children. The little ones will learn about their environments through interactive exhibits built to motivate and teach children, all while keeping their fragile enjoyment in mind.
Clay County Courthouse
On the Historic Downtown Square
Hayesville, NC 28904
828-389-8334
Some of the most attractive family experiences can be found at this unlikely destination - the Clay County Courthouse, located on the historic downtown square of Hayesville, North Carolina. As such, families will find a day full of exciting history and immaculate architecture, including the courthouse itself, a shining example of Vernacular Italianate architecture.
Historic Johnson Farm
3346 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-891-6585
This brick farmhouse dates all the way back to the 1870's, and encompasses 10 fascinating farm buildings which are all standing in their original states. In the early 1920's the farm doubled as a boarding house and tourist retreat, and is now owned by Henderson Co. Public Schools, which has utilized the historic space as a museum of mountain heritage. Children and families will enjoy interactive displays on mountain heritage, as well as a chance to get up close with some old-time farming techniques.
Along the North Carolina Coast
The Children's Playhouse
400 Tracy Circle
Boone, NC 28607
828-263-0011
This playhouse is actually a museum, but either way we know you'll be thrilled to take the kids to this North Carolina family destination. Here, the little ones in your group will be able to learn about subjects such as art, transportation, home life and even toys through interactive exhibits like art projects, the Explora-kitchen, and more.
The Lost Colony Children's Theatre
1409 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3414
One of the premier destinations in North Carolina for children is the Lost Colony Children's Theatre, which showcases some of the best children's stories brought to vivid life on a stage before the entire audience's eyes. Enjoy music and dance at this highly kid-friendly destination, and rest assured the children will leave with stars in their eyes.
Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
610 Pollock Street
New Bern, NC 28560
252-514-4900
One of the best opportunities for families to multitask in activities which will please the whole gamut of vacationers can be found at Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens. Here, a plethora of activities ranges from viewing historic architecture to roaming around in a beautiful 3-acre garden. Stop by on Friday nights for “Friday Flicks for Kids”, the premier cinematic event for children in the area - and from elsewhere.
The North Carolina Piedmont
Children's Museum
134 Court Street
Statesville, NC 28677
704-872-4773
So the kids have come along for the ride on your North Carolina vacation, and they're demanding a day of their own. What better place to take them than the Children's Museum, conveniently located in downtown Statesville? A visit to the museum will find kids enriched by interactive exhibits and engaging displays which will at once educate and inspire - and are sure to provide a museum-load of fun for the young ones.
Kidzu Children's Museum
105 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-933-1455
Want a day of fun for the kids that they'll never forget and are sure to appreciate? Take them to the Kidzu Children's Museum, whose name indicates the level of kid-friendliness found at the establishment. Hands-on displays and interactive exhibits make this museum, located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, a must for any vacationing family.
Jambbas Ranch
5386 Tabor Church Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
910-484-2798
Jambbas Ranch in the heart of North Carolina affords families a wonderful opportunity - to get up-close and personal with all kinds of animals for a day of bestial fun. Hand-feed llamas as you watch them graze and roam over their soil; gaze on as majestic deer prance through their habitats; and even see a peacock as it fans out its plumes in a dazzling display of nature's most beautiful colors.
