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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
1870 Farm Chapel Hill Field Trips
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.
CostSchool/group details
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.
Chapel Hill
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Ackland Art Museum K-12 Guided Tours photo from the official site
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Ackland Art Museum K-12 guided tours, Chapel Hill free school tours, UNC art museum, grade-level learning goals, 15-student small groups, chaperone planning, transportation funding14 · Full official gallery
Ackland Art Museum K-12 Guided Tours
Indoor UNC Chapel Hill art museum with Wednesday-Friday school tour times, small-group gallery rotations, free admission, bus directions, UNC campus pairing options, and accessibility/social narrative supports
Age fitStrong for K-12 visual arts, world cultures, art history, visual literacy, storytelling, close-looking skills, classroom curriculum themes, and Chapel Hill/UNC campus school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $50, $100, $250, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planThe page does not publish a minimum for K-12 tours, but larger guided groups are divided into groups of 15 students and each group requires one chaperone for every 15 students.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: K-12 page points groups to campus pairing options but does not promise lunch space; confirm lunch timing before pairing Ackland with Morehead Planetarium, Coker Arboretum, North Carolina Botanical Garden, or Wilson Library. · Arrival: Use the official bus directions and parking information linked from the K-12 guided tours page; confirm campus arrival timing, bus unloading, and any UNC traffic constraints before sending driver notes.
Chapel Hill
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Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge programs, Gateway Visitor Center, tram and canoe tours, bird walks, Outer Banks wetlands, red wolvesLimited photos
Alligator River and Pea Island NWR Programs
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.
CostPublished rates
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
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Asheville Museum of Science photo from the official site
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Science museum, geology, STEM, and school field trips18 · Full official gallery
Asheville Museum of Science
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.
Asheville
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Bechtle Museum of Modern Art
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Modern art museum school tours18 · Full official gallery
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art School Tours
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $6, $4, $2, 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.
Charlotte
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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.
Asheville
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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
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (Milepost 384)
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
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Blumenthal Arts School Shows photo from the official site
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Performing arts school shows18 · Full official gallery
Blumenthal Arts School Shows
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostSchool/group details
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.
Charlotte
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Cape Fear Museum fossil skeleton exhibit.
Small photo set
Official photo
Science or STEM museum1 · Small photo set
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostSchool/group details
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
WILMINGTON
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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
Capital Area Visitor Services Raleigh Group Visits
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.
Raleigh
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Objects from the Sandburg collection are displayed through an online exhibit.
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning14 · Full official gallery
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
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.
Flat Rock
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Image
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Bird of prey wildlife education14 · Full official gallery
Carolina Raptor Center Field Trips
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.
Charlotte
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Carowinds Student and Youth Groups photo from the official site
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Theme park student group field trips16 · Full official gallery
Carowinds Student and Youth Groups
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.
Charlotte
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Children at Play photo from the official site
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Children's museum9 · Full official gallery
Children at Play
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $10, $1000, $70.00, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planNo public reservation window is captured yet.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsArrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet. · Booking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
KILL DEVIL HILLS
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Classroom photo by RDNE Stock project
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Children's theatre school performances5 · Full official gallery
Children's Theatre of Charlotte School Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $16, $13, $14, 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.
Charlotte
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an exhibit at the city of Raleigh museum
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Local civics and history museum field trips16 · Full official gallery
City of Raleigh Museum Educational Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
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.
Raleigh
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Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education6 · Full official gallery
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364)
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
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Science on the Rocks
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Science or STEM museum18 · Full official gallery
Discovery Place
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostCheck the ticket page for current rates.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
CHARLOTTE
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World Alive
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Children's museum school field trips16 · Full official gallery
Discovery Place Kids Huntersville School Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $9.95, $11.98, $8.95, 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.
Huntersville / Charlotte
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Science on the Rocks
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Nature center and animal habitat field trips18 · Full official gallery
Discovery Place Nature Field Trips
Mostly outdoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostSchool/group details
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.
Charlotte
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World Alive
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Science center18 · Full official gallery
Discovery Place Science
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $23.96, $18.97, $28.95, 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.
Charlotte
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World Alive
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Hands-on science museum field trips18 · Full official gallery
Discovery Place Science Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostSchool/group details
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Charlotte
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North Carolina Dismal Swamp State Park field trips, swamp wetlands, boardwalk, visitor center, ecology and history, paddling context, and state park education planningLimited photos
Dismal Swamp State Park NC Field Trips
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.
CostSchool/group prices
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
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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
Doughton Park Visitor Center (Milepost 238)
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
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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
Duke Gardens School & Group Programs
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.
Durham
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Duke Homestead Field Trips photo from the official site
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Historic farm and industry field trips11 · Full official gallery
Duke Homestead Field Trips
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.
Durham
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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
Durham Parks & Recreation Field Trips
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.
Durham
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school house+play+children.jpg
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Children's museum10 · Full official gallery
Fascinate-U Children's Museum
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $165.00, $190.00, $25, 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.
FAYETTEVILLE
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Fayetteville State University Planetarium photo from the official site
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Science or STEM museum18 · Full official gallery
Fayetteville State University Planetarium
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $10, $5, $3, 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.
FAYETTEVILLE
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Exhibits in the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center
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Public history, civics, and interpretive learning18 · Full official gallery
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
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.
Manteo
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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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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.
Gatlinburg
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Two people walking through a museum
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City history museum, K-6 field trips, hands-on local history stations, free admission, and school logistics18 · Full official gallery
Greensboro History Museum
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rate found: Free.
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.
Greensboro
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Greensboro Science Center photo from the official site
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Science center, zoo, and aquarium18 · Full official gallery
Greensboro Science Center
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.
Greensboro
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Visitor views an exhibition at the Harvey B. Gantt Center.
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African American art, history, and culture tours6 · Full official gallery
Harvey B. Gantt Center School Tours
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $7-$20 per person. Use the linked price page for the student, adult, or group line.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Arrival: No public bus, parking, or drop-off detail is captured yet.
Charlotte
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Historic Yates Mill building before restoration
Limited photos
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Historic mill and nature education programs3 · Limited photos
Historic Yates Mill School Programs
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.
Raleigh
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Iredell Museums- Kids@Play photo from the official site
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Children's museum7 · Full official gallery
Iredell Museums- Kids@Play
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsBooking: No public reservation window is captured yet.
STATESVILLE
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Exterior photo, side buildings
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Historic house and colonial history field trips18 · Full official gallery
Joel Lane Museum House Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostOfficial price page lists free and paid options.
Group planCheck group size, chaperones, and reservation steps.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: No public lunch or outside-food rule is captured yet. · Booking: Use the ticket or visit page for current reservation timing.
Raleigh
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Girl Scout in Try It Studio
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Children's museum, science, and learning center17 · Full official gallery
Kaleideum
Mostly indoors
Age fitBest for younger kids and elementary grades
CostPublished rates found: $15, $12, $13, 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.
Winston-Salem
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Photos on the venue site
Nature preserve and outdoor ecologyLimited photos
Latta Nature Preserve School Programs
Mostly outdoors
Age fitGood for mixed-age family or class groups
CostSchool/group details
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
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Light Station Visitor Center photo from the official site
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education16 · Full official gallery
Light Station Visitor Center
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
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Visitor Center at Fort Raleigh
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Nature, public lands, and environmental education10 · Full official gallery
Lindsay Warren Visitor Center
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
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McDowell Nature Center School Programs photo from the official site
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Nature preserve and environmental education6 · Full official gallery
McDowell Nature Center School Programs
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.
Charlotte
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Mordecai Historic Park Field Trips photo from the official site
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Historic house and local history field trips18 · Full official gallery
Mordecai Historic Park Field Trips
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.
Raleigh
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A group of students point up at the fulldome theater at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
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Planetarium and science education center18 · Full official gallery
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $11.50, $14.50, $1, 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.
Chapel Hill
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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
Moses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294)
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
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open graf charlotte
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Optical illusion STEM field trips8 · Full official gallery
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Field Trips
Mostly indoors
Age fitGood for elementary grades and older siblings
CostPublished rates found: $12.00, $3.00, $30.00, 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.
Charlotte
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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
Museum of Life and Science
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.
Durham
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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
Museum of North Carolina Minerals (Milepost 331)
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
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