Wondering what to do for Halloween this year? Here’s a list of destinations near the Upstate with Halloween events that are worth the drive. These make a stellar day trip and an even better weekend getaway. Don’t forget to let us know how you’re celebrating Halloween in 2020 in the comments.
If you’re looking for a fun park day with a unique playground and additional natural play structures, Rosedale Nature Park in Huntersville, NC checks all the boxes! From a fully fenced treehouse-themed playground to hillside slides and walking trails, there’s something for every age to enjoy.
We got to visit the NEW Prairie Castle playground at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and WOW! It was fabulous. Plus, we discovered there are so many fun things for kids to do at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. So, naturally, we had to share! (That’s kind of what we do here!)
Sky Top Orchard has been welcoming the public since 1980 and helping families make core memories for generations. Here’s why we love them and what to expect when you visit this beautiful and fun orchard!
Camping during Halloween can be really fun – trick-or-treating from campsite to campsite, carving pumpkins by the fire, and making those lasting memories with your family. There are several great spots in and near the Upstate, SC that do special events for Halloween, and we’ve got the list right here!
If your family loves parks with lots to do — this one’s going to be a new favorite. Liberty Park in Morrisville has everything you need for a full day of outdoor fun, plus one seriously cool feature that had our jaws on the ground (hint: it’s got a roof and a basketball hoop!).
Are you trying to figure out how you can transform your vacation into an educational travel adventure? We have dozens of ideas for educational travel near Charlotte, NC, including day trips, road trips, and information about some awesome destinations full of learning fun! Most of these educational day trip ideas are in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and throughout the Southeast, so you will not have to travel far.
Looking for a mountain hideaway to gather your thoughts, witness the colors of fall pour over the mountainside, or just escape reality for a day or two? The mountains of North Carolina are famous for their dramatic shows during fall when the leaves change. There’s no better way to enjoy it, than with a hot cup of coffee in your jammies at sunrise. Here’s a list of vacation rentals where you can enjoy the fall colors.
If a unique getaway or staycation is on your radar, Kristina stayed at a tiny house with Saluda Tiny on the Saluda River in Easley. It’s the perfect little overnight glamping trip to take a break from the world and she tells us all about it. Thank you to the Saluda Outdoor Center and Saluda Tiny for hosting us.
Got a kiddo who loves airplanes?
This list has all the places near Charlotte where you can see planes, and play with planes and aviation concepts. It includes aviation-themed parks, museums, airports with areas where you can watch planes, and even aviation-themed amusement park rides. Then, just to round things off, a few spots where you can leave the ground and take a ride!