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1870 Farm
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1870 Farm Chapel Hill field trips, preschool elementary and homeschool farm visits, hands-on agriculture, goats, garden lesson, animal pens, rotational farm tour, hayride add-on13 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoor Chapel Hill farm visit with rotational farm activities, garden work, animal pens, optional hayride or gem mining, weather exposure, and official source gaps for lunch/accessibility
Age fitBest for preschool, elementary, and homeschool groups studying agriculture, farm animals, gardens, food systems, hands-on outdoor learning, and Chapel Hill farm experiences.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planThe official page does not publish a minimum or maximum; confirm class count, rotations, chaperone ratio, animal-pen supervision, hayride or gem mining add-on capacity, and curriculum or grade level needs before confirming the date.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Lunch space is not published on the field-trip page; ask whether groups may bring bag lunches, where students eat, and what weather backup exists. · Arrival: Use the official 1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC address and confirm bus/van unloading, parking surface, mud/weather route, and driver waiting plan directly with the farm.
Photos on the venue site
Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge programs, Gateway Visitor Center, tram and canoe tours, bird walks, Outer Banks wetlands, red wolvesLimited photos
Outdoor coastal refuge programming anchored by the Gateway Visitor Center, with sun, wind, bugs, and seasonal program changes.
Age fitStrong for coastal refuge habitats, birds, red wolf context, marshes, canoe/tram interpretation, and Outer Banks ecology.
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planConfirm group capacity and chaperone needs for tram, canoe, or presentation formats.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Plan lunch/water separately around visitor center and refuge route timing. · Arrival: Use the Gateway Visitor Center or selected refuge program meeting point and confirm bus handling.
Outer Banks / Manteo
Asheville Museum of Science photo from the official site
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Science museum, geology, STEM, and school field trips18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $5-$11.50 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Blue Ridge Parkway photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384) photo from the official site
Small photo set
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education2 · Small photo set
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Asheville / Blue Ridge Parkway
Capital Area Visitor Services Raleigh Group Visits photo from the official site
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State government and civics group visits16 · Full official gallery
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for school groups and family outings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Image
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Bird of prey wildlife education14 · Full official gallery
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $16.00, $14.00, $12.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Carowinds Student and Youth Groups photo from the official site
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Theme park student group field trips16 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $38, $57.99, $36, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education6 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Craggy Gardens / Blue Ridge Parkway
Science on the Rocks
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Nature center and animal habitat field trips18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Photos on the venue site
North Carolina Dismal Swamp State Park field trips, swamp wetlands, boardwalk, visitor center, ecology and history, paddling context, and state park education planningLimited photos
Outdoor swamp state park with visitor-center/boardwalk support, humid weather, insects, and trail or paddling-route decisions.
Age fitStrong for swamp wetlands, boardwalk ecology, wildlife observation, North Carolina history, and outdoor state park learning.
CostGroup price source available.
Group planConfirm group size and chaperone expectations with park staff.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: Bring water and plan lunch/snacks separately unless staff confirms a group lunch location. · Arrival: Use the state park visitor arrival plan and confirm bus handling before the trip.
Elizabeth City / South Mills
The main parkway visitor center in Asheville, with walls of windows overlooking fall color.
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Doughton Park / Blue Ridge Parkway
An adult leads eight children up a staircase in a lush green woodland setting, with a metal handrail.
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Botanical garden school group visits9 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $3, $30, $5, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Duke Homestead Field Trips photo from the official site
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Historic farm and industry field trips11 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: $1.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Children showing craft projects during a Durham Parks and Recreation field trip activity
Small photo set
Official photo
Parks and recreation field trips1 · Small photo set
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $1, $10. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
A annual great smoky mountains parking tag with a blue and black design and a salamander
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $5, $15, $40, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Greensboro Science Center photo from the official site
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Science center, zoo, and aquarium18 · Full official gallery
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $18 per person, $15, $125. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Historic Yates Mill building before restoration
Limited photos
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Historic mill and nature education programs3 · Limited photos
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Photos on the venue site
Nature preserve and outdoor ecologyLimited photos
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Huntersville / Charlotte
Light Station Visitor Center photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education16 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Cape Lookout / Harkers Island
Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education10 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Manteo / Fort Raleigh
McDowell Nature Center School Programs photo from the official site
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Nature preserve and environmental education6 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $255, $360, $320, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Mordecai Historic Park Field Trips photo from the official site
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Historic house and local history field trips18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $50, $40. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
Moses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294) photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education5 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Blowing Rock / Moses Cone
Museum of Life and Science outdoor science and nature area
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Science museum, animals, outdoor exhibits, and school programs5 · Full official gallery
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $2, $4, $20, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331) photo from the official site
Small photo set
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning2 · Small photo set
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Blue Ridge Parkway / Spruce Pine
Ranger stands surrounded by listening visitors.
Small photo set
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Geology, caves, fossils, and earth science3 · Small photo set
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Spruce Pine / Blue Ridge Parkway
Bodie Island Lighthouse at sunrise
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education8 · Full official gallery
Museum of the Sea
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10.00, $5.00, $8.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Hatteras / Cape Hatteras
North Carolina Botanical Garden School & Group Programs photo from the official site
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Botanical garden school and group programs18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
North Carolina Museum of Life & Science photo from the official site
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Natural history museum18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $2, $4, $20, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Wheel Balance Shed
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10, $9, $8, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
North Carolina Zoo photo from the official site
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Zoo and conservation education18 · Full official gallery
North Carolina Zoo
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $20, $18, $17, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education13 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $5, $15, $40, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Cherokee / Oconaluftee
A group in costume fire historic weapons while standing in a river.
Small photo set
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning3 · Small photo set
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Piedmont Wildlife Center Field Trips photo from the official site
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Wildlife and outdoor conservation field trips7 · Full official gallery
Indoor/outdoor mix
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostGroup price source available.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather notePart indoor, part outdoor; keep a bad-weather backup.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Portsmouth Visitor Center photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education16 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Portsmouth / Cape Lookout
Reed Gold Mine Education Visits photo from the official site
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Mining history and geology field trips11 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $1.00, $5.00, $4.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Midland / Charlotte
Rocky Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 167) photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Blue Ridge Parkway / Rocky Knob
Planetarium Slider
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education18 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $12, $5 per person, $10, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Spring Haven Farm Field Trips photo from the official site
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Farm animal and hands-on agriculture field trips5 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostOfficial prices listed.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
The Charlotte Museum of History photo from the official site
1 / 5
Nature, public lands, and environmental education7 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $15, $12, $10, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
The Schiele Museum Field Trips photo from the official site
1 / 5
Natural history, planetarium, and outdoor learning18 · Full official gallery
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $12, $5 per person, $10, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Gastonia / Charlotte
Ranger stands surrounded by listening visitors.
Small photo set
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education3 · Small photo set
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Wilkesboro / W. Kerr Scott
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2) photo from the official site
1 / 5
Nature, public lands, and environmental education7 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rate found: Free.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsBooking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Waterrock Knob / Blue Ridge Parkway
Wright Brothers Memorial in snow
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education17 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10.00, $35.00, $250.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Kill Devil Hills
Wright Brothers Memorial in snow
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education13 · Full official gallery
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostPublished rates found: $10.00, $35.00, $250.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Kill Devil Hills / Outer Banks