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 29, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Laura Simon If you haven’t been to Stone Mountain State Park, you need to plan a visit. Located a little over an hour from most parts of the Triad, it’s a great option for a day trip. While the sheer stone dome on the mountain looks intimidating, the park is very...
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....
Nov 9, 2018 | Day Trips, Elementary Age, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
N.C. Transportation Museum 411 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC 28159 704-636-2889 www.nctrans.org “All Aboard” The Polar Express at the N.C. Transportation Museum! Inspired by the run-away hit movie, this holiday favorite comes to life as you and your family take a...
Nov 2, 2018 | Day Trips, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
Win a Family Four Pack of Tickets! Two Winners Will Be Selected! To enter, complete the short survey at the bottom of this page. Ride the Handy Dandy Railroad to see the lights and Nativity movie. Visit the church and sing carols. Explore the Service Station,...
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 25, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, High Point, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
Maize Adventure 1615 Kersey Valley Rd Archdale, NC 27263 maizeadventure.com Opened Sunday 9/23 and is open every Saturday and Sunday until 11/3 Maize Adventure, located in Archdale, is the most famous corn maze in NC. They are the perfect way for your family, school,...
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 23, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We’re halfway through the summer, but I’ve already needed a break from the daily pool routine. So I packed up the kids and headed to High Point City Lake Park (actual address is in Jamestown). It was an easy 30 minute drive from...
Jul 23, 2018 | Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing If you are looking for a change of scenery, consider taking your family to Village Park in Kannapolis. It’s only about an hour from most parts of the Triad and will give your family an afternoon of fun together! One of the aspects that I liked...
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 11, 2018 | By Location, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Preschool, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Allyson McCauley Winston-Salem has a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, so deciding where to spend a vacation day can be a happy challenge. But the recent merger of two long-standing institutions – the...
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, Greensboro Children’s Museum 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...
Jun 9, 2018 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for adventure, a trip to the mountains to see waterfalls always makes for a great day or weekend trip. Especially since there are more than 300 waterfalls to choose from within NC! A few years ago, our...
Jun 2, 2018 | Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Dan Nicholas Park is so much more than just a park! With a carousel, paddle boats, putt-putt, train rides, animals, and more, this park is an afternoon excursion great for the whole family. It’s also the perfect place to meet...
May 16, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing Family fun in the Triad and beyond this summer! Waterparks, outdoor adventures, arts, animals, day trips, and more! Babies, teens, and everyone in between – we’ve got ideas to keep your family entertained all summer long! In order to keep...
May 12, 2018 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson, author of the blog Beautiful In His Time Our family has enjoyed hiking as a pastime since before our children were born. In fact, our first hike as a family with children was when our son was 22 months old. Then when our son was 2...
Mar 26, 2018 | By Location, Day Trips, Entertaining, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Katie Moosbrugger What do you get when you combine 30 women, wine, and an old fashioned trolley? Well, a lot of things happen and a great time is at the top of the list! If you are looking to plan a fun outing with friends and family, or a memorable occasion (such...
