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A Ceramic Keepsake
7035 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale
(919) 266-2922
www.aceramickeepsake.com
offers a large selection of bisque, award winning instructors, a family friendly atmosphere, and artistic fun for the entire family
Ackland Art Museum
UNC Campus, at the corner of Columbia and Franklin St., Chapel Hill
(919) 966-5736
www.ackland.org
Collection ranges from ancient Greek and Roman sculpture to contemporary painting and sculpture. Changing special exhibits and programs for children and adults.
Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 872-1688
www.adventurelanding.com
Offers three 18-hole mini golf courses, 5500 sqare-foot laser-tag arena, quarter mile go-kart track with single seaters and double seaters, a mega arcade and nine batting cages with fast and slow-pitch speeds.
Amazing Glaze Ceramic Studio
327 Blake St., City Market, Raleigh
(919) 856-1234
www.amazinglaze.com
Make little critters, picture frames, banks, mugs and more.
American Tobacco Project
(919) 433-1560
www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
At the center of Durham’s tobacco district is the revitalized Lucky Strike tobacco factory featuring shops, events, festivals, dining and more.
AMF Bowling
www.amfcenters.com
AMF Durham Lanes
4508 Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham
(919) 489-9154
AMF Capital Lanes
1827 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 832-3747
AMF South Hills
301 Nottingham Dr., Cary
(919) 467-2411
AMF Pleasant Valley Lanes
5501 Commercial Ave., Raleigh
(919) 783-0080
Battlezone: The Ultimate Laser Adventure
8311 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh
(919) 847-4263
www.playlasertag.com
High-tech, live action laser game played in a multi-level, themed arena with special effects, fog, laser beams and music.
Bennett Place State Historic Site
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd.
(919) 383-4345
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/bennett/bennett.htm
Site of Confederate General Johnson’s surrender to Union General Sherman 17 days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Reconstructed farmhouse, outbuildings, interpretive center and museum.
Birdie Putt
683-A Cary Town Blvd., Cary
(919) 462-9888
www.birdieputtgolf.com
Indoor miniature golf with 18 holes, game room video games and air hockey.
Buffaloe Lanes Bowling
www.buffaloelanes.com
Buffaloe Lanes North
5900 Oak Forest Rd., Raleigh
(919) 876-5681
Buffaloe Lanes South
6701 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh
(919) 779-1888
Buffaloe Lanes
151 High House Rd., Cary
(919) 468-8684
Brightleaf Square
905 W. Main St., Durham
(919) 682-9229
www.historicbrightleaf.com
North Carolina’s first commercial district to be included in the National Register of Historic Places. Includes turn-of-the-century brick tobacco warehouses that have been renovated into a thriving shopping and dining district.
Bullwinkle’s Family Food ‘n Fun
1040 Buck Jones Rd., Cary
(919) 319-7575
www.bullwinkles.com
Family theme restaurant and indoor entertainment center offers games, indoor playground, Rocky and Bullwinkle Animatronics show, rock climbing wall and “liquid fireworks” light, sound and water show.
Carolina Sportsplex
3717 Davis Dr., Morrisville
(919) 319-9910
www.carolinasportsplex.com
Providing L’il Kickers program, soccer, inline hockey and more.
Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education
1751 Varsity Dr, Raleigh
(919) 707-0209
www.ncwildlife.org
Offers free programs and special events that generally last from 1 to 3 hours. Center programs are hands-on, use technology, and focus on wildlife themes and Piedmont habitats.
Creation Station
Michaels of Cary
(919) 550-8135
http://hometown.aol.com/weeklyart
Arts & crafts workshops for homeschoolers, preschoolers, tweens, teens and parents.
Dream Sports Center
1016 Investment Blvd., Apex
(919) 387-2955
www.dreamsportscenter.com
Indoor soccer, roller hockey, lacrosse, basketball, sports nights, summer camps and much more.
Duke Chapel
Duke University West Campus
(919) 681-1704
www.chapel.duke.edu/home
Neo-gothic centerpiece of Duke University’s West Campus. Features a 5,200-pipe organ, 210-foot tower housing a 50-bell carillon and intricate stained-glass windows.
Duke Homestead State Historical Site and Tobacco Museum
2828 Duke Homestead Rd.
(919) 477-5498
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/duke/duke.htm
National Historic Landmark features the Duke family’s mid-1800s home, tobacco barns and original factory.
Duke Primate Center
3705 Irwin Rd., Durham
(919) 489-3364
www.duke.edu/web/primate
Established to promote conservation of endangered species of primates. Home to some 500 lemurs, bush babies and lorisees. Tours available.
Exploris
201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh
(919) 834-4040
www.exploris.org
An interactive museum invites visitors to journey across the globe. Discover connections between people of the world through hands-on exhibits, thought-provoking programs and cultural performances. Also featuring the state's only 3D IMAX Theatre.
The Factory
1839 South Main St., Suite 400, Wake Forest
www.eatshopplay.com
Features two ice rinks, indoor soccer, a fitness center, a pottery studio and many shops and restaurants.
The Factory Ice House
1839 S. Main St., Suite 200, Wake Forest
(919) 453-1500
www.factoryicehouse.com
Year-round public and private ice skating, hockey, lacrosse, figure skating and more.
Fearrington Village
Rt. 501 South, Pittsboro
(919) 542-2121
www.fearrington.com
Home to the Belted Galloways, or “Oreo” cows, a rare breed of Scottish beef cattle. Also features a nursery, plant and garden shop, McIntyre’s bookstore, restaurants and more.
Frankie’s Fun Park
11190 Fun Park Dr., Raleigh
(919) 433-7888
www.frankiesfunpark.com
Go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, bumper boats, batting cages, Sky Glider, Drop Zone, Spider Web, Fun House and over 150 arcade games.
Fun Werks
4020 Tryon Rd., Raleigh
(919) 832-2222
www.funwerks.net
Go-karts, paintball, laser tag, arcade, golf, Buster’s Buddy Zone, and three-story adventure play maze.
GameFrog Café
4810 Hope Valley Rd, #109, Durham
(919) 433-3300
Cary Towne Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary
(919) 460-6002
Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham
(919) 286-0200
www.gamefrogcafe.com
Offers 24 networked gaming stations, complete with high-speed connections and over-sized monitors. Allows Play Station 2, XBOX, and PC gaming enthusiasts to try out all the latest games and play against each other.
Glazed Expectations
15-501 South and Smith Level Rd., Chapel Hill
(919) 933-9700
www.glazedexpectations.com
Paint-it-yourself ceramic and sculpture studio.
Grand Slam USA
4500 Western Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 233-7522
www.grandslamusa.biz
Indoor sports center with batting cages, basketball, training academy, arcade, refreshments and more.
Grand Slam Sports Center
1839 S. Main St., Suite 360, Wake Forest
(919) 453-1448
www.slamatthefactory.com
Batting cages, basketball courts, sports instruction, special events and more.
Gymboree Play and Music Programs
Waverly Place Shopping Center, #210-D Colonades Way, Cary
(919) 859-9300
Greystone Shopping Center, 7713-42 Leadmine Rd., Raleigh
(919) 870-0739
4810 Hope Valley Rd., Durham
(919) 960-3290
www.gymboree.com
Offers classes and programs in developing educational skills, sensory stimulation and physical fitness.
Gymcarolina Gymnastics Academy
9321 Leesville Road, Raleigh
(919) 848-7988
www.gymcarolina.com
Offering parents & tot programs, preschool classes, recreational and competitive gymnastics classes from beginner to advanced.
Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville
(919) 556-1771 or (800) 358-4170
www.hillridgefarms.com
Offers gem-stone panning, hayrides, Train rides, Farm Animal Corral, Giant Slide, Play Land, maze, picnic areas, fish feeding and Conference Center.
Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour
Departs from the Orange County Visitors Center
150 E. King St., Hillsborough
(919) 732-7741
www.historichillsborough.com
Self-guided walking tour of Historic Hillsborough and its environs. Includes a map of over 40 historic sites. A booklet with descriptions of the historic site and a tape-recorded tour are also available.
Historic Trolley Tours of Raleigh
(919) 834-4844
www.raleigh-nc.org/transit/historic.htm
Tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park. Trolley through the heart of the Capital City on a narrated tour with six stops. Visit historic sites, art galleries, shops and restaurants.
The Ice House
1410 Buck Jones Rd., Cary
(919) 460-2756
103 New Rand Rd., Garner
(919) 861-7465
www.icehouserinks.com
Year-round public and private ice skating, broomball, hockey and more.
Jellybeans
1120 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh
(919) 467-5283
10701 Common Oaks Dr., Raleigh
(919) 562-2326
www.skatejellybeans.com
Roller skating rink. Private lessons; group rates; spring, summer and winter camps; and public skating sessions.
Kidzu Children’s Museum
105 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
(919) 933-1455
www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Offering arts and crafts, storytimes, changing children’s exhibits, hands-on activities, special guests and more.
The Little Gym of Durham-Chapel Hill
2501 University Dr., Durham
(919) 403-5437
www.tlgdurham-chapelhillnc.com
Motor skill development, made fun, builds confidence, leading to a lifetime of success, for children 4 months to 12 years. Classes offered in gymnastics, sports, karate, and dance.
The Little Gym of Fuquay-Varina
1351 East Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
(919) 567-2018
www.tlgfuquayvarinanc.com
Non-competitive gymnastics and sports programs for children ages 9 months to 12 years.
The Little Gym of Raleigh/Cary
1241 NW Maynard Rd., Cary
(919) 481-6701
www.tlgraleigh-carync.com
Non-competitive gymnastics and sports programs for children ages 4 months to 12 years.
The Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest
8320 Litchford Rd., Raleigh
(919) 876-1391
www.tlgraleighnc.com
Non-competitive gymnastics and sports programs for children ages 4 months to 12 years.
Little River Family Resource Center
Little River Complex, 8305 N. Roxboro Rd., north of Durham.
(919) 471-3231
Offers activities as well as Friday Tots Play Time. Mon-Fri. Kidsville Drop-in Indoor Play Space.
Maple View Farm
3109 Dairyland Rd., Hillsborough
(919) 960-5535
www.mapleviewfarm.com
Working dairy farm north of Chapel Hill welcomes families to see the cows and calves by appointment. Ice cream and milk products for sale at the country store.
The Mardi Gras
6118 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill
(919) 489-1230
www.mardigrasbowling.com
Bowling, video games, wireless access and food.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E. Franklin St., UNC, Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1236
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
Transports visitors to distant galaxies and takes them deep into the cells of every living organism. Offers Star Theater, digital video theater and special children’s programming. Programs of interest to all ages.
Museum of Life and Science
433 W. Murray Ave., Durham
(919) 220-5429
www.ncmls.org
Explore the Wild outdoor wildlife habitat, Bayer CropScience Insectarium; Magic Wings Butterfly House; Carolina Wildlife; Treehouse Nature Room; Loblolly Park outdoor play area; aerospace, weather, earth and life sciences; Ellerbee Creek Railroad train rides, cafe, gift shops and more.
My Gym Raleigh
9650 Strickland Rd. Suite 100
Harvest Plaza Shopping Center, Raleigh
(919) 848-1940
My Gym Cary
1040 Darrington Dr., Suite 106, Cary
(919) 388-9585
www.my-gym.com
Safe, immaculate children’s gyms offering award-winning gymnastics classes, Mommy & Me programs, special events and much more.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Central Campus, Durham
(919) 684-5135
www.nasher.duke.edu
Collection includes Roman and Greek antiquities, European art and
sculpture, ancient American and African art. Changing special exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, video and photography.
New Hope Valley Transportation Museum
Located between Bonsal and New Hill, NC
(919) 362-5416
www.nhvry.org
Monthly ride days in season from May to December, including Halloween train in October and Santa Train in December. Special garden railroad, charter train rides, operate-a-loco program, museum and more.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
(919) 962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu/
Workshops and classes, trails, collections of native southeastern plants, habitat displays, herb garden, Paul Green cabin. Coker Arboretum, on the UNC campus next to Morehead Planetarium, is also part of the Garden.
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
(919) 839-6262
www.ncartmuseum.org
Ongoing exhibits, lectures, classes and special programs, concerts, café and films for all ages.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton St., Raleigh
(919) 807-7900
http://ncmuseumofhistory.org
Ongoing exhibits, hands-on craft demonstrations, family days, children’s programs and more.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh
(919) 733-7450 or toll-free (877) 4NATSCI
www.naturalsciences.org
Hands-on museum with ongoing exhibits and special programs and classes for children. Daily activities offered. Call for times and to register.
North Carolina State Capitol
Capitol Square, 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh
(919) 733-4994
www.ncstatecapitol.com
Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in the Greek Revival style of architecture. It originally housed the governor’s office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, state library and state geologist’s office.
North Carolina State Farmers’ Market
1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh
(919) 733-7417
www.ncagr.com/index.htm
Fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs and baked goods. Special events throughout the year.
North Carolina Zoological Park
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
(800) 488-0444
www.nczoo.org
Nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. Featuring more than 500 acres, including North American and African Continental regions, the Endangered Species Carousel and the Australian Walkabout. Also features indoor exhibits including Sonora Desert and aviary.
Paint the Earth
316 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
(919) 968-0400
www.painttheearth.com
Paint-it-yourself ceramic studio.
Paint Your Own Plaster Crafts
8111-159 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh
(919) 676-0220
www.plasterandcrafts.com
Offers hundreds of pre-cast figures to paint. No cleaning or firing
Involved. Spend quality time with your children at affordable prices. Walk-ins welcome.
Paint Your Pot
2755 Hwy 55, Cary
(919) 363-9333
www.paintyourpot.com
Paint-it-yourself ceramic studio.
Palace Pointe
5050 Durham Rd., Roxboro
(336) 598-5050, ext. 114
www.palacepointe.com
Featuring theater, arcade center with over 80 games, roller-skating arena, bowling lanes, billiards and more.
Party Playland
1313 Buck Jones Rd., Cary
(919) 461-0800 or (919) 462-9337
www.party-playland.com
Stay-n-Play, hourly drop-off, Parents’ Night Out, café and more.
Playspace Children’s Museum
410 Glenwood Ave., Suite 150, Raleigh
(919) 832-1212
www.playspacemuseum.com
A hands-on, nonprofit, educational play museum for children ages 7 and under and their adult caregivers. Child-sized café, train station, ambulance, water table, castle, computers, music room and more. Ongoing programs in movement, art, music and language. Adults must accompany children.
Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone
230-107 Capcom Ave., Wake Forest
(919) 828-3344
10700-112 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 828-3344
www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh.html
Large indoor play arena featuring huge air-filled play structures. Separate room reserved for your private party or group event. For schedule of open play time, visit the Web site.
Putt Putt Fun Center
4020 Tryon Rd., Raleigh
(919) 832-2222
www.puttputt.com
Mini-golf, arcade center, go-karts and more.
Raleigh City Museum
Briggs Building, 220 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh
(919) 832-3775
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Changing exhibits explore Raleigh’s unique history. Children’s special events offered throughout the year.
Raleigh IcePlex
2601 Raleigh Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 878-9002
www.iceplex.com
Year-round public skating, hockey, lessons and track-out programs.
RecZone
912 Hodges St., Raleigh
(919) 754-0441
www.reczone.net
Entertainment and sports complex featuring ice sports, teen club, instruction and field trips.
Scrap Exchange
548 Foster St., Durham
(919) 688-6960
www.scrapexchange.org
Creative reuse of clean, reusable discards in educational and arts programming.
Silver Lake Waterpark
5300 Tryon Rd., Raleigh
(919) 851-1683
www.silverlakewaterpark.com
Featuring spring-fed lake, bumper boats, waterslides, shipwreck walk, sea monster, shallow kiddie area, volleyball, children’s play area, pedal boats and more.
The Skating Place
5300 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh
(919) 772-4297
www.theskatingplace.com
Indoor ice-skating arena, skate rentals, Family Fun days and more.
Superior Gymnastics
220-F Dominion Dr., Morrisville
(919) 388-1632
www.asuperiorgym.com
Offering children’s gymnastics in Bouncing Babies, Tumble Tots, and Kinder Kids programs. Also offering recreational and competitive gymnastics.
Triangle SportsPlex
1 Dan Kidd Dr.
(919) 644-0339
www.trianglesportsplex.com
Public ice skating, hockey, figure skating, swimming, water and land aerobics, fitness, summer camp, after school, café, nursery and group outings.
Village Bowling Lanes
330 Hardee St., Durham
(919) 682-9145
www.villagelanes.com
Family-oriented bowling center offering leagues, tournaments and open play.
Vollmer Farm
617 NC Hwy 98 E., Bunn
(919) 496-3076
www.vollmerfarm.com
Genuine working family farm offering strawberries in the spring and pumpkins in the fall. Also offers hayrides, educational tours and other types of family entertainment.
Western Lanes Bowling Center
2512 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
(919) 832-3533
Wheels Family Fun Park
715 N. Hoover Rd., Durham
(919) 598-1944
Offers an indoor play gym, roller skating, miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, a skateboard park, an arcade and a snack bar.
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