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Best for Kids in Raleigh/Durham

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Frankie's Fun Park

Frankie’s is an amusement park designed for children and game-minded adults. Just about every amusement park activity is available here: flight simulators, bumper boats, ropes courses, rides, laser tag, go-karts, arcades, batting cages, and more. If that doesn’t sound fun enough, rumor has it that Frankie’s has the best mini golf in Raleigh. Please note that Frankie’s does not charge general admission. Rather, guests pay for each activity.

11190 Fun Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27617
Durham Performing Arts Center

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is North Carolina’s center for live entertainment and the performing arts. Opened in 2008 as one of the largest centers of its kind in the Carolinas, DPAC hosts hundreds of performances a year, ranging from high profile concerts to Broadway productions, stand-up comedy routines, and festivals. The center is recognized for its contemporary steel and glass design, and features 2,700 seats with intimate sightlines. DPAC’s “Heart of the Arts” community outreach program runs master theater classes for local students, and invites the students to backstage tours, orchestra rehearsals, and post-performance discussions.

123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
North Carolina State Fairgrounds

With more than 344 acres (139 hectares) of land and a total of 398,000 square feet (36,975 square meters) of building space, North Carolina State Fairgrounds is the best rental facility in Raleigh. The fairground consists of many buildings that can host conferences and seminars. Also, the grounds are host to various local festivals, exhibits and trade shows. The North Carolina State Fairgrounds is also famous for its North Carolina State Fair and weekly Fairground Flea Market.

1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27607
JC Raulston Arboretum

Pull up a bench and revel in nature's beauty in this eight-acre (three-hectare) garden wonderland. This outdoor laboratory for the Department of Horticulture at North Carolina State University is a delight for visitors and locals alike. Sit in the shade of trees from over 50 different countries, wander down the 450-foot (137-meter) long mosaic of the Perennial Garden, or bring a good book and relax in the Reading Garden. The Victorian gazebo in the Klein-Pringle White Garden is a popular choice for local brides and the Japanese and Paradise gardens are must-sees.

4415 Beryl Road, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27606
Nasher Museum of Art

The Nasher Museum is dedicated to presenting contemporary art from around the world, and showcasing art made by historically underrepresented groups. Founded in 2005 on the campus of Duke University, the museum boasts a permanent collection of more than 10,000 works, with strong holdings in medieval, pre-Colombian, classical, and modern and international contemporary art. Free guided tours are made available to groups of ten or less two days a week.

2001 Campus Drive, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States, 27705
Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Founded in 1934, The Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers 55 acres (22 hectares) of world-class gardens in the center of Duke University. More than five miles (eight kilometers) of pathways lead visitors on walks through four sections of beautifully landscaped terraces, gardens, and arboretums. The Duke Gardens host gardening, photography, and natural history classes, and a summer concert series. A cafe and a visitor center are on the grounds. Walking and trolley tours are given four days a week; reservations are recommended.

420 Anderson Street, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States, 27708
Museum of Life and Science

The North Carolina Museum of Life & Science offers a number of interactive educational exhibits suitable for children and adults. Visitors can walk through a tornado, turn their movements into sound sculptures, and make contact with one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the American East Coast. The museum also features bear, red wolf, and lemur sanctuaries, and a forested tree house learning environment, which gives views of a landscaped forest from 20 feet (six meters) off the ground.

433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, United States, 27704
Duke University Lemur Center

The Duke Lemur Center is a sanctuary for rare and endangered prosimian primates – mostly lemurs – located a few miles from the Duke University campus. The sanctuary is the largest of its kind in the world, and houses nearly 250 non-primates across 21 species, on 85 acres. The center focuses on conservation, research, and outreach, but provides opportunities for guided tours seven days a week. Visitors can tour the grounds with a staff photographer, paint with lemurs, or experience a day in the shoes of a lemur caretaker. Tours are by appointment only, and should be reserved several weeks in advance.

3705 Erwin Road, Durham, NC, United States, 27705
Millennium Durham

Millennium Durham is within a 5-minute drive of Duke University. The hotel is home to the Bel Gusto Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. Free WiFi is included. Millennium Hotel guest rooms are spacious and furnished with a large work desk and coffee maker. Flat-screen cable TVs with pay-per-view movies is offered. The Hotel Millennium Durham features an area shuttle service including service to the Raleigh-Durham Airport. Guests also have free access to the on-site fitness centre. The property offers 16,000 square feet of event and meeting space that includes two ballrooms, eight conference suites, two meeting rooms, and an executive boardroom Bel Gusto Restaurant is a full service restaurant that offers Italian cuisine. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Varsity Lounge serves cocktails and light snacks. Durham Millennium Hotel is a 10 minutes' drive from The Museum of Life and Science. The Durham Convention Center and Brightleaf Square Shopping Mall are also a 10 minutes' drive away.

2800 Campus Walk Avenue, Durham, NC, United States, 27705
Pullen Park Carousel

This beautiful menagerie carousel built in 1911 is a designated historic landmark and one of the oldest carousels in the United States. Featuring 52 hand-carved wooden animals, 18 gilded mirrors, two sleighs, and a Wurlitzer 125 organ, the carousel has been operating continuously since 1921. The carousel is the focal point of the collection of rides at Pullen Park, and is one of 23 remaining carousels of its kind operating in North America.

520 Ashe Avenue, Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC, United States, 29606
Joel Lane Museum House

Colonel Joel Lane played a key role in North Carolina's transition from county to state and Raleigh's capital city status. Later known as "The Father of Raleigh," he constructed this establishment in the 1760s in a primarily rural location, making it a recipient of admiration. Owned and restored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, the manor houses a unique collection of artifacts, paintings and furniture that archetypes 18th-century living. The historic site has accolades aplenty to its credit, and guided tours to the museum attract throngs of locals, tourists, historians and educational organizations. The manicured lawns and verdant gardens make for a serene backdrop.

728 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27603
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Explore the natural wonders of North Carolina, from the depths of its ocean to its rocky mountains. Complete with a 20-foot (6-meter) waterfall, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science has much to offer. See North Carolina as it was, in a re-creation of six prehistoric habitats. This is home to the only Acorcanthosaurus skeleton discovered in the world, and Willo, the first dinosaur found with a fossilized heart. The Discovery Room is full of interactive exhibits. Looking for that perfect gift? The Nature Gallery has original nature-themed artwork available. There is a restaurant on site. General admission is free of charge. There is a cover charge for special exhibits. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. The Discovery Room, Naturalist Center, and Living Conservatory remain closed on Mondays.

11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27601
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