Kids & Family Archives - Carolina Traveler

🔑 The Plane That Landed on a River Is Now in Charlotte, and It’s Worth the Trip

The actual plane from the Miracle on the Hudson is in Charlotte, and seeing it in person is nothing like seeing it on screen.

🔑 Horn in the West: Boone’s Outdoor Drama and a Full High Country Weekend

Seventy-plus years on the same Appalachian hillside — and somehow, Horn in the West still has the nerve to actually deliver.

Get Face to Face With the Wild at Tiger World

Tigers, lions, wolves, and kangaroos, all in Rockwell, North Carolina. At Tiger World, VIP Safari Tours let visitors get closer to rescued animals than a typical zoo, with every admission helping support their care.

South Carolina’s Railroad Museum Is Worth the Detour (Even If You’re Not a Train Person)

Winnsboro has a working railroad museum with actual trains you can ride, and most people in South Carolina have never heard of it.

🔑350 Animals, Dinosaurs, and an ATV — Welcome to Sweet Valley Ranch Near Fayetteville

Somewhere on 300 acres outside Fayetteville, there are dinosaurs in the woods — and that’s not even the strangest thing about this place.

Gold Hill Is Frozen in Time — and That’s the Whole Point

Some places get renovated. Gold Hill just kept going — and the difference is worth the drive.

Greenville’s Top Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces for Kids of All Ages

Finding a playground that appeals to kids of different ages can be a challenge. Toddlers, tweens,...

Fall 2025 Issue

From eye popping colors and mountain vistas at Kings Mountain to fall in the Heart of NC with apple cider donuts and apple slushies!

Myrtle Beach Holiday Sweepstakes: A Christmas Feast for the Senses

Experience the magic of Myrtle Beach this holiday season with a weekend getaway sweepstakes! This prize package that includes a 2-night oceanfront stay, a dinner for four and tickets to dazzling shows!