Blueberry Picking in Charlotte, NC
Teal Pumpkin Project

Go Teal! Why You Should Join the Teal Pumpkin Project

Curious about the teal pumpkins you see popping up around town? Read on to learn more about the Teal Pumpkin Project. We’ve got suggestions for Greenville families wanting to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween.

Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery

Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery: A Sweet Fall Day Trip to York, SC

Looking for a fall family day trip with cider donuts, live music, and a little something for everyone? Windy Hill Orchard and Cidery in York, SC might be just what your crew needs. We visited on a recent Saturday afternoon and had a delicious, music-filled afternoon — even though apple picking was done for the season.

Bush-N-Vine pick your own pumpkins

Pick Pumpkins & Play at Bush-N-Vine Farm in York, SC

Looking for a fun and festive fall activity with the kids that’s also affordable? Bush-N-Vine Farm in York, SC is less than an hour from Charlotte, NC and it is packed with everything we love about fall — pumpkin picking, farm treats, and free play for the kids!

Parent tips for farm trips

10 Parent-Hacks for Amazing & Memorable Trips to the Farm this Fall

Want to make sure your family trip to the farm is amazing? Farms in the fall are perfect places for family fun and lots of memory-making. But, bringing your whole crew anywhere can sometimes be a little stressful, right? So, we have some tips to help you make your fall farm trip easy with nothing but fun and happy faces.

places to see animals near charlotte nc

5+ Places To See Animals Near Charlotte, NC

Where can you see animals near Charlotte, NC? Are you looking for a ROAR-ing good time? Ready to see all kinds of amazing animals? We have a list of places to see animals near Charlotte, NC for you to explore.

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!

Kidding Around Charlotte visitis Serenity Alpacas

Cuddle with Fluffy Alpacas at Serenity Alpacas in Statesville, NC

If you love fluffy alpacas, a trip to Serenity at Stony Point Alpaca Farm just outside Statesville, NC, about two hours from the Upstate, is the place to go, especially if you’re planning a trip nearby! Thank you to Visit Statesville for setting up our trip to their beautiful town.

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.

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