Lazy 5 Ranch: Drive Thru Petting Zoo
★★★ Lazy 5 Ranch is a large scale drive-thru petting zoo in Rowan County. Other than your car door, there is nothing between you and this vast exotic animal collection.…
Pullen Park: NC’s Gold Standard for Parks
★★★★★ Pullen Park is a timeless classic Raleigh experience. The beautiful grounds, wide variety of amenities and rides has made Pullen Park a right of passage for many Raleigh natives.…
Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium: Bogue Banks Secret #2
★★★★ Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium is a great place for kids and adults alike. Bogue Banks Island is more often known for the beach but the aquarium is worth adding…
Pine Knoll Shores Beach: Bogue Banks Secret #1
★★★★ Pine Knoll Shores Beach is a solid public beach on Bogue Banks Island with straight forward appeal. With minimal frills and the same great coastal NC beaches, this is…
Goose Creek State Park: Eastern NC Trails for Everyone
★★★★★ Goose Creek State Park is an accessible park that does the small things right. The scenery is impeccable and enjoyable for anyone. Get up close and personal with the…
Sylvan Heights: Scotland Neck’s Secret Bird Park
★★★★ The Sylvan Heights Bird Park is a great day trip for bird lovers of all kinds of adventure seekers. As the name implies, this zoo is 100% feathered. Tucked…
The Imperial Centre: Art & Science All-In-One
★★★★★ The Imperial Centre in downtown Rocky Mount is a true one of a kind building with an amazing art & science experience for kids and adults. Great rainy day…
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant: Burritos For Two At A Great Price
★★★★★ Anita's is everything you could want in local burrito shop. Off the beaten path, great food, big portions, and great sauces. Kaitlyn and I make a point to stop…
Greenville Science Museum: Educational Indoor Play Space
I highly recommend the Greenville Science Museum for families. It would be perfect to pair with lunch on Dickinson St. We will be headed back soon
Town Common: Greenville’s Favorite Park
Town Commons is a great local park in Greenville NC right on the Tar River with a public boat ramp, river walk, outdoor amphitheater and much more