Fun Things to Do in The Raleigh Durham Cary areas With Kids
Are you looking for an opportunity to spend quality time with your family and not sure what you can do to entertain them without costing a fortune. Take a look at some of these ideas -American Tobacco Trail: If you enjoy walking or riding bicycles in an off road environment, the American Tobacco Trail has several connecting areas where your whole family can enjoy fresh air and kinship. The paths are solid surface and the pathway is treelined and leafy, shaded and cool in the summer months. Pack a picnic and find a space in the forest to spread a blanket and have a stop for refreshments. Follow the link to their website to see what trails are in your area.
Jordan Lake Recreation and Camping: Jordan Lake is a great place to pack a tent and spend the week end or just pack a picnic or cookout. You can swim in demarcated areas, walk miles under the canopy of trees or take along your boat or kayak and have some great fun in this outdoor environment. Follow this link to find out more.
Umstead Park: William B Umstead Park is has some lovely areas to hike. It is quite undulating and in some areas you do need to be more sure footed. There is plenty opportunity to ride your mountain bike and early morning in the summer months its a great place to get some outdoor fresh air. There are picnic areas and lakes and your dog will enjoy the outing too! Follow this link to find out more information
Triangle Aquatic Club: The Triangle Aquatic Club is the largest public aquatic facility in Raleigh and the Triangle. Take a look at this website for a fun day in the water. Follow this link for more information
Frankies Fun Park: At Frankies Funpark there is something for everyone! From bumper boats to mini golf, the whole family can enjoy this outing. Follow this link to the attractions at Frankies
Hill Ridge Farms: From train rides, to gem stone panning, playland and hayrides - the kids will be entertained and exhausted by the time you get home. Follow this link to their website for more information to plan your outing
Marbles Kids Museum: This venue suits kids 10 and under. Their minds and imaginations are stretched with this discovery and learning museum. Its a great place for children to have fun and learn without the stress of schools yet interaction with their peer groups and families. Follow this link for lots of fun!
Triangle Train Ride: This is a historical ride down memory lane in an open air passenger train ride on a pulled by either a diesel or a steam engine. Tour the miniature steam engine exhibit and visit the period cars and homes and enjoy the days outing with the whole family. Follow this link to the Triangle Trian Ride.
Kids Sports and Activities: For More outdoor and other active things to do with the family take a look at this site for lots more ideas. Follow the link from here to Active Alex
If you can recommend any fun family entertainment that we do not have listed here, please drop me an email and tell me about it so I can include it.
I hope you find this information useful and Enjoy your family time in the Triangle. Its a great place to live and play!
