The Holidays are here! So are Columbia’s most popular family attractions the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Snowville at Edventure Children museum.

The spectacular Lights Before Christmas event is open November 21 through January 3 (except November 26, December 24, 25 and 31) from 6 to 9PM. Admission is $8 adults and [...]

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Saluda Shoals is a state of the art park nestled along scenic Saluda River.

I visited it last week with my daughter to see Unearth, A Celebration of Naturally Inspired Art.
Daily park admission is $4R/$5NR for cars and minivans (annual pass is $45R/$58NR, resident fees refer to Lexington-Richland 5 area).
Kids can safely burn off [...]

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Elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, gorillas and chimps trumpeting, roaring, growling and napping…Yes, it’s Africa! Not to be outdone by its northern cousin, Africa features incredible wildlife and entertainment in one of the most beautiful and open spaces in the country.
My favorite is the elephant exhibit, a relative pachyderm paradise. Although is not the wild African [...]

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Where can you enjoy up-close a 60 feet high waterfall, miles of paved walking trails along a scenic mountain river peppered with benches, swings and picnic areas? Downtown Greenville South Carolina!

Add a kids raving water splashing area and a whimsical garden based on classic children stories. And free outdoor entertainment…and coffee shops and restaurants…and free [...]

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Meow! You don’t have to be a cat to hunt for cute little mice in the city. All you need is the “Mice on Main” guide, a good sense of humor and a free spirit. Patience also helps.

“Mice on Main” is a fun clever way to see all downtown Greenville landmarks when you have little [...]

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Kids love the new Honey Bee Garden at NC Zoo North American habitat. Watch a living bee hive, get the inside scoop on the colonies and learn about the wonderful benefits of honey!

Honey Bees are the most important insect pollinator in the Carolina. A critical link in the local agriculture, they help sustain $200 million [...]

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Hungry for adventure? This Labor Day take your family to NC Zoo in Asheboro for a wild, fun and rewarding experience! Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 kids 2-12. Group discounts and combo tickets are available.

Things to know before you go
Plan ahead!
• The zoo park is huge with over 5 miles of trails. You [...]

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Take the easygoing salt marsh boardwalk at Coastal Discovery Museum to learn about one of the most fertile environments on the planet. Witness first hand the circle of life taking place every day with a Swiss clock precision.
At high tide Jarvis Creek water from the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound rises and overflows [...]

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While you enjoy the attractions packed Sea Pines Plantation make sure to visit the 4,000 years old Native American site nestled inside the Forest Preserve. This unique ring, one of only 20 still remaining, is a national treasure now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Once inside the Sea Pines Plantation ($5 all day [...]

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At the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head you can see delicate butterflies undergo an incredible metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to adulthood. About six native species are currently displayed, all grown within the habitat: Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Black Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Cloudless Sulphur.

The Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat is open Monday [...]

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