Have you visited Cabarrus County in North Carolina? Just a short two-hour drive from the Upstate, Cabarrus County offers tons of fun for kids from a hotel that is also a waterpark to a famous NASCAR speedway. In this article, we’ll share 10 places you can take your kids near Concord plus all the tips you need to make it a family memory you will never forget.
Take the Feel the Thrill Speedway Tour at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Ride the 24-degree banking, visit the NASCAR garage, and stop in Winner’s Circle. About 1 hour on weekdays, 0 per person.
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Did you know you can “snow” tube in the fall at Black Bear Snow Tubing? You can! No snow is required thanks to Black Bear’s super-fast tubing mat, the only one like it in the United States! We got to visit Black Bear and try this “snow” tubing and let us tell you, fall snow tubing is where it’s at. Move over pumpkins, there’s a new fall favorite in town. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit to Black Bear Snow Tubing this fall.
Have you been to Dan Nicholas Park? Located in Salisbury, NC, not far from Charlotte, is a spectacular park full of budget-friendly family fun and things to do. We dropped by to check it out one afternoon and were shocked to find so many fun things.
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.
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.
Looking for a fun stop that’s packed with cool cars and fascinating racing history — and won’t break the bank? If your family includes car lovers (or Cars movie fans), the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville is a must-see.
Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year is no joke. It is hard. The early mornings, the bus schedule, the lunch packing, the homework, the extracurricular sports, the chalkboard first day or school photos. It can be overwhelming, which is why we turned to the most knowledgeable group of people we know to ask for tips: our readers.
Just 30 minutes from Charlotte, The Slot Car Track in Kannapolis lets families race miniature slot cars, try RC cars, and compete for the fastest lap. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.