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North Carolina: Taking the Kids along US Highway #1.
Smiling faces and patriotic slogans; sky shows and canal hikes; Civil War sites and dinosaur tracks; all in one family vacation. Family vacations with one-of-a-kind discoveries make memories of a lifetime. Our North Carolina activity list is just the beginning.
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North Carolina: Kitty Hawk & Sunset Beach, Family Vacation Ideas – Bumper Cars, Dolphin Spotting, and a Wild Horse Safari.
Walk on the wide, sandy beaches. Enjoy beach volleyball, kite flying, sandcastle building, shelling, sailing, swimming, fishing, surfing, sea-kayaking, and biking. Take in the natural beauty of Kitty Hawk Bay and checkout Kill Devil Hill and the actual spot of the Wright Brothers’ flight, now the birthplace of aviation.
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North Carolina: Outer Banks Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras KOA - Beach, Wind and Waves.
A family camping vacation on Cape Hatteras is all about being in, around and on the water. From beachcombing, swimming, surfing and kayaking to jet skiing, sailing, wind surfing and parasailing enjoying the moment is easy. Add to the list a cozy campfire, stargazing, kite flying, bird watching, the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk and at least one awesome lighthouse and your family vacation is set.
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North Carolina:The Waynesville/Maggie Valley, Fun in the Snow with Kids.
Slow-paced and out of the way, Waynesville/Maggie Valley is perfect for families wishing to experience the winter season without having to stand in any well-disguised patron lines. With the promise of snow and no lines I had no trouble selling the idea to my family. As with all vacations, the next step was where to stay? The idea of staying on a Christmas tree farm sounded unique.
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USA: Southeast - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.
Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia to South Carolina, Arkansas and Tennessee storybook travel is pure fun, and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition includes The Polar Express based on the book. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families and a few places to view awesome holiday lights. All aboard!
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USA: Southeast, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.
Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals.
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North Carolina: Cherokee, Great Smokies KOA - Fishing, Swimming and a Jumping Pillow.
Cherokee is a cool place to go with kids. Not just cool in temperature but cool because the Indians are authentic and the stories real. It is the home to the Cherokee outdoor drama -"Unto These Hills" presented nightly during the warmest months. The area is infused with scenic hiking/bike trails that lead to awesome views, secret valleys, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. Fishing for brook, rainbow, and brown trout is the best and the famous Appalachian Trail passes through the area linking Georgia to Maine. It is a family vacation green spot.
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