Kid friendly fun around Charlotte Area?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Kid friendly fun around Charlotte Area?

Posted: 10/16/2008 2:12:43 AM EDT

I'm coming down to Atlanta GA for a wedding next week, and am planning on breaking up the trip with an overnight in the Charlotte area. (I77/I85 corridor)

Anything fun in the area for an 8 year old girl that doens't involve racing? (I'd stop at some shops but the wife won't hear of it!)

Is "Gem Mountain" neat, or is it a tourist trap? (saw it on the History channel)

Any amusment parks?

Posted: 10/16/2008 3:06:45 AM EDT

[#1]

Never been to Gem Mountain but there is Carowinds (amusement park), it's only open from Fri-Sun this time of year though.

Posted: 10/16/2008 4:17:20 AM EDT

[#2]

Carowinds has Scarowinds going right now. 8 years should be OK.

I think it goes from 7-midnight on Friday and the weekends.

There is something about 30 min outside Charlotte called LAZY 5 Ranch. All kinds of animals and stuff. I have takn my 2 girls there a few times.

Posted: 10/16/2008 4:41:34 AM EDT

[#3]

The discovery place in down town Charlotte is a good stop also.

Posted: 10/16/2008 2:14:16 PM EDT

[#4]

the concord mills mall has a huge arcade in it...

Posted: 10/16/2008 2:29:39 PM EDT

[#5]

Yes, Discovery Place for science. Carowinds (Scarowinds) is an amusement park. Normally, it's an all day thing. I don't know about during the halloween season. The advantage with Concord Mills is the Bass Pro is there.

Posted: 10/16/2008 4:24:52 PM EDT

[#6]

Carolina Renaissance Festival just 15 min up in Huntersville.

www.royalfaires.com/carolina/

Posted: 10/16/2008 9:20:15 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
The discovery place in down town Charlotte is a good stop also.

I still like to go there and im 20. i was in the phillipinnes when pinatubo erupted. DP still has the volcanic ash on display that my dad donated.

Posted: 10/16/2008 9:24:12 PM EDT

[#8]

Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville. Drive-thru petting zoo with all sorts of African animals. Worth the trip.

Posted: 10/17/2008 2:17:51 AM EDT

[#9]

This place is fun (if the kids are into nature, animals, etc)

Carolina Raptor Center

I went this summer with my son. WE loved it. They have small education sessions that allow the kids to see the birds up close and personal.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Kid friendly fun around Charlotte Area?

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