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Walter Elisha Park in Fort Mill, SC

Walter Y Elisha Park Offers Outdoor Family Fun: Fort Mill, SC

Looking for a new place to play and thinking about visiting Walter Elisaha Park in Fort Mill, SC? With paved trails, beautiful arbor swings, a fun playground, and a sprawling landscape, this park has a lot to offer. We got a chance to visit and have all the details on what you’ll find at Walter Elisha Park!

Sunflour Pastry Counter

Scratch-Made Breakfast & Lunch at Sunflour Baking Company in Charlotte, NC

Are you looking for a great place for breakfast or lunch in Cabarrus County? If you’ve never visited Sunflour Baking Company you are missing out. The flakiest most delicious breakfast pastries, sandwiches, cookies, and cupcakes are waiting for you at one of Sunflour’s four locations near Charlotte, NC and we think you’ll want to pop in and enjoy their delicious offerings. We spent a weekend in Cabarrus County and we so enjoyed our breakfast that we stopped in for lunch the next day.

Go river tubing in Charlotte, NC

13+ Places To Go River Tubing Near Charlotte, NC

Thinking about tubing in Charlotte, NC? If you’re looking to cool off this summer in Charlotte, NC, or take a short day trip to cool off in the river,  here are several places you can enjoy a day on the river with friends or solo! The only requirements? That you have fun and stay safe on the water!

Fun Summer: Charlotte, NC

Ready for Summer? Charlotte, NC Has a Lot of Things to Do

Looking for things to do this summer in Charlotte, NC? Don’t want to miss any of the awesome? We don’t blame you one bit! AND, we are here with Charlotte, NC’s Summer Guide full of all the fun, things to do, and the summer info your family needs to have the best summer ever.

Blueberry Picking in Charlotte, NC

Delightful! Where To Go Blueberry Picking In Charlotte, NC (2024)

Ready for blueberry picking, Charlotte, NC? We are berry excited (see what I did there) to find the best berries in or within a driveable distance of, Charlotte, North Carolina this summer. If you are looking for a great pick-your-own berry patch, we have a whole list for you to choose from. 

Splash pads near Charlotte, NC

20+ Places To Splash This Summer In Charlotte, North Carolina

As the weather warms up this summer and you’re looking to cool off in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have a list of splash pads for you to check out. These splash pads will keep your family cool and entertained all summer long. So pack a bag full of snacks, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels, and sunglasses, and let’s find your next favorite splash pad!

Swimming in Charlotte, NC

Cool Off! 35+ Places to Swim & Splash: Charlotte, NC

Are you looking for places to cool off and do a little swimming? Charlotte, NC is full of places to swim and splash. So, when you’re ready to pack up the kids for a summer water adventure, whether you’re looking for lakes near Charlotte, NC with beaches, swimming pools, or indoor places to swim, this is the list you want. We piled it full of places to swim in Charlotte.

Strawberry Picking: Charlotte, NC

25+ Farms Offer Sweet Strawberry Picking: Charlotte, NC (2024)

Are you looking for farms where you can go strawberry picking? Charlotte, NC is full of local you-pick strawberry farms and there are even more just a short drive away. Our list includes farms large and small, and some even offer playgrounds and opportunities to interact with animals, enjoy an ice cream cone, or get a delicious lunch! So make your plans to enjoy strawberry season!

Crowders Mountain State Park

AMAZING Views: Hiking Up Crowders Mountain Near Charlotte, NC

For incredible views of the Charlotte, NC skyline and North Carolina mountains, nothing beats a trek up Crowders Mountain.  I always have trouble choosing between waterfalls and views when picking out my next hike but that decision comes pretty easy when choosing the trek up Crowders Mountain near Charlotte, NC because the views are incredible.  […]

Reed Gold Mine

Discover Gold and a Nugget of History at Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC

Have you heard about Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC? The very first gold ever discovered in the United States happened at Little Meadow Creek and what would soon become the Reed Gold Mine. Visit Little Meadow Creek, tour the underground gold mine, and try your hand at panning for gold along the creek at the site where the country’s first gold was discovered. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site is an amazing place to visit. Admission is totally free. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your own visit to Reed Gold Mine.