The Raleigh-Durham region in North Carolina, also known as the Triangle, refers to Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and its surrounding suburbs. Whether it’s a long weekend, summer vacation, or school break, there are plenty of places to visit and activities to enjoy with the kids.
Visit a futuristic library in Raleigh
Photo Courtesy of Architect MagazineNow in its ninth year of operation amongst old and new homes in Raleigh, NC, the James B. Hunt Library honors NC State University’s standing as a leading tech research institution. Visitors will marvel at the curved digital screens, touchscreen display kiosks, and its "bookBot," an underground robotic device that retrieves books from the library's 1.5 million titles located in an underground facility.
Zipline above the trees in Raleigh
Go Ape Zipline visitors ages ten and over can zoom down a 500-foot-long zipline tour over the trees with platforms that rise 50 feet into the air and over 40 obstacles to tackle on the way. Younger kids can enjoy a small, shorter course. The entire 500-foot course lasts two to three hours.
TreeRunner Adventure Park offers thrillseekers seven courses and three levels of difficulty, along with over 70 obstacles throughout the course. During the summer, climbers who arrive on Friday nights get to revel on Glow Night, where the night is illuminated with vibrant, colored arches, LED lights, lasers, and glow accessories for guests.
Aim for the stars in Chapel Hill
Photo Courtesy of The Morehead Planetarium and Science CenterThe Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is on the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill and has trained Nasa A. It dazzles kids and adults with a vast dome that measures 68 feet wide by 44 feet high. Additionally, Morehead offers behind-the-scenes views of current science research through activities and programs for the entire family.
Encourage creativity in Chapel Hill
The Kidzu Children's Museum inspires kids to learn through creative, hands-on play. Kids are encouraged to discover the world around them, ask questions, and be curious. Adventurous kids can climb walls and a treehouse in the Flexible Forest. The Farm to Fork exhibit teaches children where their food comes from and how to eat a healthy diet. The Forest Theater allows kids to showcase their theatrical and musical sides.
See a show at the performing arts center
The Durham Performing Arts Center is a terrific place to take the family for live entertainment. DPAC has over 200 performances for all ages. Each season hosts spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows, and the heralded American Dance Festival. This 2,700-seat theater rivals old-school houses on Broadway and ​​has been honored to be regionally and nationally recognized as one of the top theaters in the nation.
Museum of Life and Science in Durham
Kids and adults alike will love the Museum of Life + Science because you’re never too young—or old—to be amazed by the world around us and the space beyond. The science museum offers a large variety of exhibits on math, health, global weather patterns, the exploration of space, and lab environments. Nature lovers can delight in the dedicated area for animals native to North Carolina, such as the screech owl, rescue lemurs, and black bears.
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