Sep 21, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines Most of our Saturdays are eaten up with sports. I spend more time driving to fields all over the Triad and sitting on the sidelines chatting with strangers than I care to admit to. But sometimes, one of those conversations leads to an...
Sep 10, 2021 | -, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Looking for a beautiful day or weekend trip this time of year to witness NC’s vibrant fall colors? Then look no further than Maggie Valley! Maggie Valley is about three hours from the Triad, past Asheville but before Cullowhee...
Sep 3, 2021 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Last fall, my son and I took a day trip to Patterson Farm and had so much fun! We are looking forward to visiting the farm again this coming fall. What is Patterson Farm? Patterson Farms Inc. is a family-owned and operated farm that...
Jul 28, 2021 | Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Do you and your family enjoying hiking? How about swimming and other water sports? Maybe you are camping lovers or mountain bikers. No matter what your outdoor interests are, W Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir offers those and more. As you...
Jul 24, 2021 | Day Trips, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Rachel Hoeing I grew up in Charlotte, and I seem to find myself there at least once a month to visit family and friends. There is SO much to see and do that you could literally stay a month and not run out of ideas! Most of our Day Trip Blogs map out what your...
Jul 1, 2021 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re not able to do a beach trip this summer, don’t fret because the perfect solution nearby! Our family always loved to hike at Hanging Rock State Park (see our blogs about this here), and several years ago, I...
Jun 23, 2021 | By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Madi Rogers, Rising 11th grader at Davie County High School Summer is the perfect time to have fun by exploring the world around you. People of all ages, but especially teens, often have a hard time finding things to do when school breaks for the...
Jun 16, 2021 | Day Trips, Food & Nutrition, Recreation, Restaurants
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson While North Carolina’s coastline is well-known for its notorious and infamous pirates of the golden age, you probably wouldn’t think there would be any pirate attractions nearby in the Piedmont. I admit, I was quite surprised myself...
Jun 11, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Would you like to introduce your family to more art? Why not do a scavenger hunt for street art?! Greensboro has an amazing variety of outdoor murals, paintings, and selfie walls. Did you know that Greensboro is considered one of the...
Jun 9, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Are you looking for a quick day trip idea with your family? Why not give McLeansville a try?! There is a surprising amount of family-friendly activities in this area, and it is only a short drive from most places in the Triad. If you...
May 29, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing I’ve lived in the Triad area for about 20 years now, and I am still continuing to discover hidden gems. Our areas of Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro and surrounding communities have so many unique tourist spots, delicious...
Apr 24, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM team member Michelle Barson We’ve all missed out on a lot these past 15 months and for our family its meant a lot of firsts. When the shutdown happened my twin boys were 5.5 years old. Finally at the point where they were a LOT more fun to take places and we...
Apr 5, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. When COVID-19 really hit the area and we all had to go home, I have to admit, I was a bit excited. I’m a homebody anyway, so getting the chance to do everything from home was like a present that I never thought would...
Mar 22, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Gloria Folaron What do you get when you mix a tight lock down, an adventure hungry family and some alpacas? You get Purple Alpaca Farms. What do you get when you mix Purple Alpaca Farms with farm tours, educational classes, events, fiber arts and...
Feb 23, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom As I listened to my GPS device instructing my path, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the countryside scenery. While at the same time, I thought I might be lost. But finally, with one last turn we...
Feb 12, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Greensboro, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Located right here in the Triad, the International Civil Rights Museum creates an impactful learning experience for children and adults alike. Gracing a quiet side street in downtown Greensboro, the museum is located in the former...
Nov 3, 2020 | Day Trips, Education, High School & Beyond, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tammy Darden College tours invoke all kinds of emotions for students and parents alike. For our family it’s been an adventure of discovery. When I was in high school in the 80’s most kids didn’t go on college tours. You considered at schools based...
Oct 6, 2020 | Day Trips, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders I’ve lived in Winston-Salem the majority of my life, and I’m just now venturing out to Belews Lake. After visiting I’m not really sure why I never went before. It is such a scenic lake and is conveniently located! Quick Facts on Belews...
Jul 26, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Greensboro, Hiking & Camping, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing This summer has been a unique season, but we hope that TMoM has been a great resource for you when finding new opportunities for family fun. We’ve shared plenty of exciting Day Trips, Waterfall Chasing Ideas, new Parks &...
Jul 16, 2020 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon In case you haven’t heard, there’s a brand new alpine coaster in Banner Elk. What’s an alpine coaster? Well, it’s a little like a roller coaster, built into the side of a mountain, with individual cars that slide around bends and...
Jul 8, 2020 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Laura Dydek Heading off on a new adventure with a one year old is always risky! Will he behave? Will he be entertained? Will it be worth skipping a nap? What I can say about Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, is YES to all of that and more! This trip was worth every...
Jul 1, 2020 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Laura Dydek Summertime during COVID. This is new territory for all of us and it’s been difficult to find our groove. We love to adventure and try new places but it’s a mess trying to figure out what is open and what exact precautions need to be taken anywhere you...
Jun 15, 2020 | By Location, Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Laura Simon When I told my kids we were going to the Bullhole, their immediate response was, “Butthole?” And then they spent the forty-five minute drive cracking fart jokes. I’m telling you that because it might benefit you as a parent if you use the real name:...
Jun 9, 2020 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Janet Fulp As the mom of a preteen and teenagers, it is of course my job to make sure the kids are entertained this summer. At least they think so. Last summer, we spent a day at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville to enjoy open swim time in the beautiful...
May 28, 2020 | By Stage, Day Trips, Family Time, Teens & Tweens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Good news!! Many Zipline courses re-opened during Phase 2 this past Memorial Day Weekend! And according to some of the websites below, others are planning to reopen at some point in June. This is a great way to create some family...
Oct 4, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jessica Sizemore Hay rides, pumpkin picking, roasting hotdogs and smores, a pretty backdrop of Pilot Mountain for that perfect fall family photo … Sign me up! Yep, I am that mom that covets the perfectly orchestrated fall family outing where...
Sep 18, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member, Felicity Lewis “Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high…” Doesn’t that instantly bring you back to your childhood? It triggers fond memories of me snuggled up, enjoying popcorn with family watching a beautifully made technicolor movie. The Wizard...
Aug 13, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for a quick day trip out of town to try something new and unique, a visit to Downtown Mocksville (just 30 minutes west of Winston-Salem) might be just what your family needs! I stumbled upon this little gem last...
Jul 25, 2019 | Day Trips, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Amalia Nappo Looking to spend the day or a whole weekend exploring and enjoying the rich heritage and authenticity of locally owned businesses? Lexington is in the Piedmont, just 20 miles south of Winston-Salem at the intersection of US 29/70 and US...
Jul 16, 2019 | Day Trips, Greensboro, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Felicity Lewis It is easy to overlook the opportunity to take a “stay-cation” and we often get set in our ways in our own communities, but when I sat down to think about a local day trip to Greensboro, it became obvious how lucky we are to have so...
