North Carolina with Kids

From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the gardens of Durham, there are many great places to enjoy fall in North Carolina. Here are the top spots to enjoy fall foliage.

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh with kids? We uncover the best fun (and food!) for families visiting Raleigh, NC to enjoy.

One of the original 13 colonies and the last to adopt its state motto of “To be, rather than to seem”, North Carolina is exactly what it seems—a state offering a seemingly endless array of breathtaking beaches, national parks, mountain ski resorts, charming small towns, and historic sites that stretch back to the our nation’s earliest days.

Skiing with the family in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina is easy, fun, and economical. Southeastern ski resorts are smaller than those you find on the west coast, but they are still a delight for the entire family. A smaller resort is more affordable, making them ideal for once-per-season ski trip families.

Do you have an outdoorsy family filled with an adventurous spirit? Plan a Great Smoky Mountains road trip through Tennessee! Families can see a national park, nature center, and museums, plus enjoy both city and small town life.

I’m convinced that I could live a lifetime in Asheville, NC, and not have the time to try every amazing restaurant that the city has to offer. It would certainly …

On an early summer evening, the vibrant greens of hemlock, oak, and spruce trees blanket the ridges of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park like a patchwork quilt. Elk wander …

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains there sits a small mountain town full of friendly folks who welcome outsiders and thrives on the natural beauty that surrounds them all year long. It’s where families build memories that last a lifetime.