Referred to as the Triangle Area, North Carolina's Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns make a wonderful family vacation destination. You'll find plenty to do, both inside and out.
Ole Mill - West Point on the Eno: bobistraveling /Flickr
1. Call me crazy but, when it comes down to it, who ISN'T obsessed with dinosaurs? Fortunately, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences understands. Located in downtown Raleigh, the museum's always free (except for special exhibits), and always super cool. And they don't stop at dinos: kids will love dancing with the butterflies in their large enclosed butterfly space, saying hello to the resident (live) snakes and turtles, and trying on animal costumes in the activity room.
BONUS: The North Carolina Museum of History is right across the plaza - perfect for brushing up on the local history.
2. Take a stroll along Eno River. West Point on the Eno covers a two mile stretch of the river, and offers plenty of space for picnics and walks through the woods on park trails. Stop into the historic West Point Mill, which grinds corn and wheat to this day using water power.
3. Need more fresh air? Pullen Park was the first public park in North Carolina, and it's still fulfilling its goal of providing recreation and pleasure to Raleigh's inhabitants and visitors. You'll be an especially big fan of the Pullen Amusement Center, with kid-friendly rides (tickets are $1), a children's ampitheatre, a playground, and more.
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