Let's hit the road!
Who doesn't love a good road trip? As long as there not to long lol. There a ton place places you can get to and have a great time. Most of the the places on this list are only 1 to 2 hours outside of Charlotte. Take a look at my top 5 places to go on a day trip to get away.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
If you love to look at the wonders of nature, check out this place. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is a Garden for all seasons. The breathtaking Visitor Pavilion welcomes visitors to 110 acres of spectacular gardens including a children’s garden, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, a Dry Piedmont Prairie, annual and perennial displays, sparkling fountains, walking trails and more. Visit the website here, for more details.
Open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., six days per week, closed Tuesdays
General Daytime Admission is $14.95.
6500 S. New hope Rd., Belmont, NC 28012
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Andrew Jackson State Park
There's a lot to do at Andrew Jackson State Park, snap a photo with Anna Hyatt Huntington's timeless statue, Boy of the Waxhaw's. Hike the Garden of the Waxhaw's Trail, a beautiful 1-mile loop around the lake, or paddle around the 18-acre lake. Explore the Andrew Jackson Museum or enjoy a special park event. Visit the website here, for more information.
8 a.m.-6 p.m., daily from Nov.1-March 31; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., daily April 1-Oct. 31
Museum hours: Sa-Su 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Schoolhouse hours: mid-March to Nov., Sa 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Su 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is $3 adults and $1 for children age 6-15
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Carrigan Farms
Feel like going for a swim? Brave the 25- foot jump at The Quarry at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville. This natural, spring-fed swimming hole is open to groups of any size that make an advanced reservation. Every swimmers must wear a life jacket or pass a swimming test. Apple picking begins in September. The pumpkin patch and haunted trail are open in October. There's food too!
Open swim is all summer long. Make a reservation, here. Dates and times become available 14 days in advance.
Admission is $20 to $30 per person.
1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville NC 28115
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Morrow Mountain State Park
Ever just want to take in some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors. Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, this place has what you need to enjoy hours outside. Visit the website here, for more information.
May - September: 7:00am to 10:00pm
October: 7:00am to 9:00pm
November: 7:00am to 8:00pm
No admission fees to enjoy park; fees for special events parking; swimming fee is $4 per day for children, $6 per day for adults.
49104 Morrow Mountain Road Albemarle, NC 28001
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North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo is nestled on 2,600 wooded acres centrally located in the heart of North Carolina. It is the world's largest natural habitat zoo, and is home to over 1.600 animals from more than 200 species. Visit the website here, for more details.
Open 9a.m. - 5p.m. Daily tickets are available for purchase online or at the gate. Parking free.
General Admission tickets for adults $15 (13-61), children $11 (2-12)
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205