Jul 8, 2019 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Amalia Nappo Coming from Long Island, NY where we have an abundance of options for beaches, we have found that when living in NC, going to the beach is a vacation for many. One of the beautiful aspects of living in NC is that you are not far from...
Jul 6, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Marisa Tomasic, Ph.D. On your next visit to Mount Airy, your family will delight in touring the town in vintage style. See the landmarks, learn a bit of history, and take in the Mayberry experience by scheduling your tour with our classic squad cars,...
Jun 18, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Being from Winston-Salem and living here most of my life it probably would not come as a shock I absolutely love it here! I’m so excited to share some of mine and my daughter’s favorite spots in Winston. Whether coming for a day trip,...
Jun 13, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Greensboro, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Did you know that cows do not have upper teeth? How about, that the real meaning of heifer is a cow that has never given birth? This is just the start of the interesting information you and kiddos learn when you take a tour at Homeland...
Jun 5, 2019 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Laura Simon When I volunteered to take a day trip to Chimney Rock State Park, I only knew that it featured a series of steps to a large rock outcropping that looks – appropriately – like the mountain’s chimney. I planned our trip for a day when I was flying solo...
May 22, 2019 | Day Trips, Elementary Age, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Chances are, you’ve heard about the N.C. Transportation Museum because it hosts both A Day Out with Thomas and The Polar Express, large themed events that draw visitors from all over. However, the museum itself is an absolute gem any...
May 14, 2019 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ashlea Barnett Alamance County is often described as being somewhere between the Triad and the Triangle. Not exactly part of one or the other, we’re kind of like that country, hippie step-sister that grooves to her own melody. It’s the perfect...
May 11, 2019 | Day Trips, High Point, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger The other weekend, friends and fans of Triad Moms on Main gathered to test our strengths and our wits. In the ultimate form of trust and vulnerability, we closed ourselves in tight quarters for axe throwing, and then locked ourselves in a room...
May 8, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Felicity Lewis There’s nothing quite like spending a day in the southern part of heaven, as Chapel Hill is affectionately nicknamed. Being roughly an hour away from the Triad, it is the perfect day trip. The best time to visit is in the fall or...
May 7, 2019 | Birthday Parties, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders No matter if it’s for a day trip or staying overnight, Great Wolf Lodge is a favorite destination for my daughter. There is always something fun going on there. From the many attractions to amazing food, it’s not only a good place for...
Apr 19, 2019 | By Location, Day Trips, High Point, Kernersville, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Hannah Payne With summer approaching, moms everywhere are looking for ideas on where to go and how to keep their families entertained. Kernersville is a great place to visit and spend time. Located between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Kernersville is...
Apr 16, 2019 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member, Felicity Lewis Where do I even start on a day trip to Durham? Being from the Bull City myself, there are so many places I cannot wait to visit when we drive in for the day. If you have not recently, or ever, taken a day to trip to Durham, there is...
Apr 10, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Laura Simon For the first time visitor, Hanging Rock State Park can feel a little overwhelming. Set on nearly 8,000 acres in beautiful Stokes County, this local gem offers so many options that it’s hard to know where to start! That said, it’s our family’s favorite...
Apr 2, 2019 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger Once voted best field trip by many local schools and churches, this trip will encourage you to spread your wings of imagination! All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm is located in High Point. I went with my daughter and our playgroup years ago, and to...
Mar 25, 2019 | Day Trips, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Nancy Bowman from the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Looking for a fun, easy day trip this spring? You don’t have to look any further than nearby High Point. It’s only a short drive from Winston-Salem or Greensboro, and there is plenty...
Jan 28, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Laura Simon (with input from guest blogger and Raleigh resident, Kristen Bagwell) Recently, my kids and I found ourselves heading to Raleigh with some time to kill. While I knew about Marbles Kids’ Museum, I’d also heard there were two free downtown museums worth...
Jan 11, 2019 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Rachel Hoeing If you grew up in NC, chances are that you have heard of Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte, but did you know that there are now four Discovery Place options? There is a branch that is a little closer to the Triad Area called Discovery Place Kids....
Oct 16, 2018 | Burlington, Day Trips, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders The Conservators Center is a hidden gem of the Triad. I found out about it originally as a coworker from where I used to work volunteers there. Turns out a large majority of their staff is all volunteers. My daughter and I have been a...
Oct 5, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger You can live 15 minutes away, 45 minutes away, or within walking distance to downtown and there is always something in Winston-Salem worth visiting time and time again. My family and I are constantly discovering new things to do...
Sep 17, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Fall is a beautiful time of year to take some day trips or weekend getaways around NC. You don’t have to go far to find unique venues. Throw the family in the car, hop on I-40 and travel east to Raleigh. Here are a few ideas of...
Sep 7, 2018 | Day Trips, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Win seven Adventure Passes to Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley! To enter to win this prize, click the link below. Maize Adventure offers a full day of fun in a unique outdoor experience that is sure to please everyone in the family. In addition to the corn maze, the...
Aug 17, 2018 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Hill Ridge Farms is one of those places that everyone remembers around pumpkin patch time, but did you know they are open all year? We’ve been once on our own, and once as part of a group…I can say from experience that...
Aug 8, 2018 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz We started taking trips to Ashe County in 2002. We were living in Asheville and had made friends with a group of people who had grown up there. Since our families were in Florida, if we couldn’t go home for a holiday, we were always...
Jul 19, 2018 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Amanda Dover Just an hour’s drive from Winston is a hidden gem that is the perfect summer day trip destination. Unassumingly nestled in the back of a neighborhood, Tiger World is a hidden oasis full of exotic and endangered animals. Founded in...
Jul 13, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Looking for a fun day trip to entertain and educate the kids? Whether you want to go this summer or later in the year, the entire family will love visiting Zootastic Park any time! My daughter and I absolutely loved visiting Zootastic...
Jul 10, 2018 | Birthday Parties, By Location, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Christy Spencer As parents, we all know that summertime is meant to be a time to relax and enjoy…but we also know kids can get bored really quickly after a few weeks of no school and all pool time. It’s important to have a few fun excursions...
Jul 6, 2018 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Megan Taylor with Forsyth Family magazine Summer is the time for vacations; a break from reality and a trip away from home. However, sometimes vacations can be expensive, lengthy, and cause a lot of stress. There is one way to eliminate the possible vacation hassle...
Jun 18, 2018 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Schnurr Davidson is only an hour away from most of the Triad, and right off the lake. Why not take a little day trip over there one afternoon to enjoy all it has to offer? Davidson is a quaint little town rich in history that reminded me of...
Jun 16, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Lake Norman is only 1 to 1 ½ hours from most areas of the Triad. It is a perfect day trip for the spring, summer, or even fall! If you own a boat, or know someone who does, it makes the day trip a little less expensive, although I’d...
Jun 10, 2018 | By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Local Resources, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ilyasah N Shabazz The Greensboro Children’s Museum is not your average museum. Designed to inspire hands-on learning through play, GCM offers a fun, energetic and safe environment for children of all ages. The 37,000 square foot facility, located...
