by Samuel Jackson | Sep 12, 2026 | Burlington City Park, Fall, Outdoor Entertainment, Spring, Summer, Winter
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Burlington City Park hosts concerts, festivals and seasonal community celebrations at spaces such as the Jimmy Combs Stage and the park’s open lawns. Events range from laid-back summer music nights to major annual gatherings with rides,...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 12, 2026 | Burlington City Park, Fall, Picnicking, Spring, Summer, Winter
PICNICKING Burlington City Park has nine picnic shelters and gazebos for casual meals, cookouts, birthday gatherings and larger group events. Many include grills, and the park’s rides, playgrounds, lawns and walking routes make it easy to build a fuller day...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 12, 2026 | Amusement Rides, Burlington City Park, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
AMUSEMENT RIDES Burlington City Park offers five nostalgic family rides: its restored Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, a miniature train and child-sized planes, cars and boats. With inexpensive tickets, a seasonal schedule and several rides designed especially for younger...
by Samuel Jackson | Aug 13, 2026 | River Tubing, Summer, Tuckaseegee Outfitters
RIVER TUBING Tuckaseegee Outfitters offers two different whitewater tubing experiences on the Tuckaseegee River: a mild $20 float for guests wanting an easier to moderate ride and a $25 extreme float for visitors looking for a faster, rougher and more adventurous...
by Samuel Jackson | Aug 13, 2026 | Kayaking, Summer, Tuckaseegee Outfitters
INFLATABLE KAYAKING Tuckaseegee Outfitters’ inflatable kayak trips give guests a more hands-on way to experience the Tuckaseegee River, with single and double kayak options for paddlers who want to steer, paddle and feel the river for themselves. The activity runs May...
by Samuel Jackson | Aug 13, 2026 | Summer, Tuckaseegee Outfitters, Whitewater Rafting
WHITEWATER RAFTING Tuckaseegee Outfitters in Whittier, NC, offers family-friendly whitewater rafting on a scenic section of the dam-controlled Tuckaseegee River near Dillsboro, Cherokee, Sylva and the Great Smoky Mountains. With mild to moderate Class I and II rapids,...
