Our MissionTo change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder. CSC's permanent exhibit areas explore Physical, Natural and Earth scien... Read More

South Mountains State Park

3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC

In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams... Read More

Lake James State Park

6883 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC

Lake James State Park offers a full menu of activities. Along with boating, swimming and fishing in the beautiful, clear waters of the 6,812-acre l... Read More

Evolutions Skate Park

105 Lindsey Lane, Boiling Springs, SC

Lake Norman State Park

759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC

Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offer... Read More

Linville Gorge Wilderness area

Gingercake Acres Subdivision, Nebo, NC

The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The gorge is formed by the Jonas ... Read More

Tweetsie Railroad

300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC

Tweetsie Railroad allows children and families to let their imaginations run wild and discover all sorts of fun. Kids can be a cowboy... an Indian.... Read More

Edge Skatepark

Parks and Recreation, North Wilkesboro, NC

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park-Marion

1210 Deacon Drive, Marion, NC

Hello! And Yogi Bea Hugs Jellystone Park Marion North Carolina is all about family, fun and great camping. Rated as one of the best North Carolina ... Read More

Iredell Museums

134 Court Street, Statesville, NC

Mission: Iredell Museums is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, promote and provide learning experiences in culture, heritage,... Read More

Linville Caverns

19929 US 221 North, Marion, NC

Located at the southern gateway to western NC's High Country region, Linville Caverns is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages.Â The beaut... Read More

Side Project Skate Shop and Park

113 branch street #5, Lowell, NC

Zootastic Park

448 Pilch Road, Troutman, NC

Zootastic Park was the vision of a local NC man, Scottie Brown. Scottie and his family have been working with exotic animals for over 30 years. Zoo... Read More

Bear Den

600 Bear Den Mountain Road, Spruce Pine, NC

Bear Den Campground’s Trading Post has all the groceries, ice, drinks, firewood, souvenirs and just about every camping supply you could need... Read More

Hawksnest Snow Tubing

2058 Skyland Dr., Banner Elk, NC

Hawksnest Tubing park is the largest snow tubing park on the East Coast! With over 30 lanes of snow tubing that span from 400-1000 feet long, Hawks... Read More

The McDowell County Recreation Center and Skate Park

West Court Street and Academy Street, Marion, NC

The McDowell County Recreation Center & Skate Park is located on the corner of West Court Street and Academy Street and includes a skate park, ... Read More

Hang Loose Skatepark

19340 Liverpool Parkway, Cornelius, NC

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center

Lee S. Dukes (North Mecklenburg), Huntersville, NC

Blue Planet Water Environmental Center is a hands-on educational center about water and wastewater. It is located at Lee S. Dukes (North Mecklenbur... Read More

Color Me Green 5K Color Run

5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC

This is a trail race described as challenging, "with a St. Patrick's Day twist," which means people are going to be lobbing green dye your way as y... Read More

Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC

Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabil... Read More