FAMILY ATTRACTIONS / NATURE & EXPLORATION
Arnette Park
Highway 87
Fayetteville
910-321-6506
www.co.cumberland.nc.us/parksrec/arnettepark.html
Situated along the Cape Fear River, this forested area is brimming over with facilities that include picnic areas, nature trails, a disc golf course, sport fields, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, playgrounds, and sand volleyball courts.
Durant Nature Park
8105 Camp Durant Road
Raleigh
919-870-2871
www.raleighnc.gov
Explore nature’s beauty in this 256-acre nature park with miles of trails, a playground, picnic areas, nature activities, and rental facilities.
Exploris
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh
919-834-4040
www.exploris.org
Hands-on activities and interactive exhibits as well as the visual and performing arts combine with an IMAX theater to give visitors of all ages an appreciate of world cultures.
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
116 Green Street
Fayetteville
910-433-1573
www.fascinate-u.com
This fast-growing museum outgrew its original location in Tokay Park and brought all-new exhibits into the completely renovated landmark of the historic City Hall.
Jambbas Ranch
5386 Tabor Church Road
Fayetteville
910-484-4808
www.jambbas.com
Characterized as a working ranch or a natural zoo, Jambbas raises and cares for buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, ducks, and peacocks.
Lake Rim Park
Old Raeford Road
Fayetteville
910-424-6134
www.co.cumberland.nc.us/parksrec/lakerimpark.html
Across from Lake Rim, visitors can enjoy a wide range of recreational facilities including picnic areas, walking trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, sports fields, and playground.
Playspace Childrens Museum
410 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh
929-832-1212
www.playspacemuseum.com
Designed as a creative and interactive destination for children from infancy through seven years, this venue is located in the Capital City of Raleigh.
Smith Lake Recreation Park
Smith Lake Road
Fort Bragg
910-396-5979
www.fortbraggmwr.com
Open for public use, this beautiful area features camper cabins by reservation as well as mountain bike trails, a paintball facility, a swimming beach and sandy shore, and a playground.
Triangle Metro Zoo
Steven Taylor Road
Wake Forest
919-562-8896
www.trianglemetrozoo.com
More than 33 acres of magnificent exotic animals in artfully designed habitats can be viewed from winding trails.
