by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Fall, Gem Mining, Spring, Summer, Tweetsie Railroad
GEM MINING Sift a bucket of ore for guaranteed natural gemstones or try the free gold-panning troughs on Miners Mountain during a family day at Tweetsie Railroad. GEM MINING AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCWHAT THE EXPERIENCE IS LIKEGem mining takes place on...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 17, 2026 | Amusement Rides, Fall, Spring, Summer, Tweetsie Railroad, Winter
AMUSEMENT RIDES Classic midway attractions, children’s rides and family favorites fill the Country Fair, Tweetsie Junction and Miners Mountain at Tweetsie Railroad. AMUSEMENT RIDES AT TWEETSIE RAILROAD IN BLOWING ROCK, NCWHAT TO EXPECTTweetsie Railroad combines...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 16, 2026 | Amusement Rides, Carowinds, Carowinds, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
AMUSEMENT RIDES Carowinds spans North Carolina and South Carolina with roller coasters, family rides and Camp Snoopy attractions. From gentler rides for young children to high-speed coasters, use height requirements and your group’s comfort level to plan a full day of...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 16, 2026 | Carnival Games, Carowinds, Carowinds, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
CARNIVAL GAMES Carowinds turns the midway into an easy add-on adventure with basketball shots, target games, toss challenges, group races and other prize-winning games spread throughout the park. Play is purchased separately from admission, so visitors can choose a...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 16, 2026 | Carowinds, Carowinds, Fall, Outdoor Entertainment, Spring, Summer, Winter
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Live music, dance, roaming performers and seasonal celebrations bring another layer of fun to Carowinds beyond the rides. Entertainment is staged throughout the Charlotte-area park, with family-friendly shows and special events that change with...
by Samuel Jackson | Sep 12, 2026 | Burlington City Park, Fall, Playground, Spring, Summer, Winter
PLAYGROUND Burlington City Park’s ADA-inclusive playground is designed to offer engaging play opportunities for children with a broad range of abilities. Its blue, lime-green and white equipment sits among lawns, paths and nearby park attractions, making it an...
