The Cape Fear Museum is one of the most popular family attractions in Wilmington. Here you can learn about the history (the Civil War collection is quite impressive), wildlife and unique culture of coastal North Carolina. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, military and students, and $3 children 3-17.
Here is what kids can do inside [...]

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What can you do in winter at Myrtle Beach? Plenty!
First, take advantage of the many resort specials.
We went with the $29 per night oceanfront room (that’s right!) at the popular Springmaid Beach resort.
Yeah, it’s a little old, but you get gorgeous ocean vistas, free access to the historic Springmaid pier, free high-speed [...]

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When the Brown’s Ferry Vessel was discovered on the bottom of Black River in 1976 it was considered the most important nautical discovery in the United States.
Built in the 1700s, the wooden merchant boat is the oldest American-built vessel, about 50 years older than the Revolutionary War gundalow Philadelphia.
The 50 foot vessel was [...]

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My favorite South Carolina beach is Cherry Grove, minutes from North Myrtle Beach yet far from the hustle and bustle of the Grand Strand. We’ve vacationed here for 3 winters in a row now, and every time it gets better and better. We are so blessed with our own paradise right in our state’s backyard!

Here [...]

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Lean, mean fun machine! Broadway at the Beach now boasts “Soar and Explore”, zipline and ropes challenge course, an action-packed family entertainment!
The 1000 foot long zipline travels about 50 feet above water (one of the few to do so in Southeast). The price is $20 and you need to be at least 56″ inch tall [...]

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Holidays Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park is the best place to take the kids for a night filled with wonderful delights. The event is open nightly 6-10PM, November 24 - December 31 (Winter Wonder Ride runs on weekends and December 17-23). Admission is $10 per car (credit cards are accepted).

Things to enjoy:
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During Thanksgiving holiday weekend, my daughter and I spent a delightful afternoon inside the picturesque Cheraw State Park (one of the largest in South Carolina), located minutes from the historic downtown. Admission is free. The park is open year around 7AM to 6PM (9PM in the summer). Office hours are 11AM-5PM daily.

Cheraw State Park boasts [...]

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Hendersonville is one of the prettiest mountain towns in North Carolina.

Here you can enjoy pristine rivers, beautiful waterfalls, scenic drives through Blue Ridge Parkway and year around fishing, hiking and biking.
The area is one of the largest producers of apples in the country. Historically, this was home to more than 30,000 First Nation People [...]

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The redesigned Discovery Place is one of the coolest science museum on the East Coast. There is something for everyone to experience. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for kids 2-13 and free for those 2 and under.
This post features all the fun things the very young ones can do inside the Kids Science exhibit.
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The Upstate South Carolina is “God’s Country” and Western North Carolina is the “Land of the Waterfalls”. Either is about one hour drive from Greenville, a perfect fun family getaway for the weekend.
This time we wandered between Hendersonville and Brevard NC “to see the pretty waterfalls” as my daughter put it. Nearby Dupont State Forest [...]

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