- Raleigh, North Carolina offers a variety of family activities.family image by Linda Mattson from Fotolia.com
Nicknamed the "City of Oaks," Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina, with a population of approximately 401,552 people. If you are planning a family trip to Raleigh, the city offers a variety of family activities. Spend the day at one of the city's amusement parks, go to an interactive children's museum, visit a historic park or go roller skating at an indoor skate park. - Adventure Landing is a family amusement center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Visitors can play a game of miniature golf on one of three courses designed with tunnels, waterfalls and mountains. The park also has a quarter-mile Go-Kart track. Riders must be at least 56" tall to drive alone. According to the Adventure Landing website, the younger members of the family can ride in a double cart with a licensed driver in the front seat. Inside Adventure Landing, visitors can find a laser tag room as well as an arcade room with over 100 interactive games to play.
Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-872-1688
adventurelanding.com - Marbles Kids Museum is an interactive and educational family-friendly museum. It offers several permanent themed galleries as well as temporary exhibits which change throughout the year. One of the museum's exhibits, called "Around Town" is a kid-sized community where children can pretend to go to the doctor's office, work at a firehouse or shop at the market. The museum also has a gallery called the "Art Loft." Here, families can paint, draw or sculpt while learning about different types of art forms.
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-834-4040
marbleskidsmuseum.org - The Historic Oak View County Park is a 19th Century historic farmstead. Visitors can tour the park's historic buildings or check out the visitor's center. The park features different temporary exhibits throughout the year. Families can also participate in several outdoor activities at the park. Take a hike and watch for local wildlife, or go fishing at the park's lake.
Historic Oak View County Park
4028 Carya Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-1013
wakegov.com - Jellybeans Super Skate Center is home to an indoor roller skating rink designed with a maple hardwood surface. As you skate around the rink, enjoy a mix of new and old music, as well as a light show. The center also has an arcade center on-site, equipped with a wide selection of games. If you get hungry, check out the Jellybeans Super Skate Center snack bar. Some of the items on its menu include popcorn, candy, pizza and drinks.
Jellybeans Super Skate Center
10701 Common Oaks Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-562-2326
skatejellybeans.com
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