Things to Do with Kids in Burlington, NC

  • TripBuzz found 48 things to do with kids in or near Burlington, North Carolina, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Mebane and Durham.
  • From City Park to Burlington Athletic Stadium, the Burlington area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Laser Tag.
  • Just minutes from Elon University, Burlington is an outlining community of the Piedmont Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point). With outdoor spaces like Cedarock Waterfall, the city is known for water sports like river rafting and paddle boarding. Other attractions in the area include hiking trails, golf courses and numerous campgrounds.
  • TripBuzz found 48 things to do with kids in or near Burlington, North Carolina, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Mebane and Durham.
  • From City Park to Burlington Athletic Stadium, the Burlington area offers 64 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Laser Tag.
  • Just minutes from Elon University, Burlington is an outlining community of the Piedmont Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point). With outdoor spaces like Cedarock Waterfall, the city is known for water sports like river rafting and paddle boarding. Other attractions in the area include hiking trails, golf courses and numerous campgrounds.
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22.2 Miles
91% 878 votes
Science Museums 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455 MoreLess Info
Featuring a zoo, aquarium and a museum, the Greensboro Science Center is a hot spot of nature education and outreach. It is open every day except for Christmas and New Year's Day.
22.5 Miles
93% 169 votes
Gardens 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC MoreLess Info
The 7.5-acre Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden contains a series of formal gardens bursting with colorful, fragrant blooms. The Garden is also known for its large collection of bronze statuary. Admission is free.
22.5 Miles
93% 249 votes
Botanical Gardens Hobbs Road and Starmount Farms Road, Greensboro, NC MoreLess Info
Greensboro's The Bog Garden is an extensive wetland nature conservatory. Its network of elevated pathways make it easy to explore over 7 acres of swampy territory without donning waders or renting a canoe. The Bog Garden is a free attraction.
23.0 Miles
95% 306 votes
Historic Sites 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 MoreLess Info
Founded in honor of one of the most important battles of the American Revolutionary War, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is a natural oasis nestled in Greensboro, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. The visitors' center features maps and a short video tour.
23.0 Miles
67% 335 votes
Water Parks 3910 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 MoreLess Info
Cool off in Greensboro, North Carolina with a trip to Wet 'N' Wild Emerald Pointe. This water park features tube slides, drop slides, a kiddie zone, a wave pool and a 'haunted' tube ride attraction.
23.0 Miles
67% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 2700 Vanstory Street, Greensboro, NC 27407 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, Movie Tavern Four Seasons Station displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers stadium seating, adult beverages, party hosting and an in-theater dining menu that includes burgers, wraps and appetizers.
23.3 Miles
44% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 1129 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 MoreLess Info
The Chelsea Theater is a local cinema that specializes in showing independent films to its visitors. The theater uses fully digital projection and boasts of its intimate and unique hometown theater feeling.
23.4 Miles
100% 9 votes
Parks 100 Northern Park Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 MoreLess Info
Featuring a .2-acre dog park, Homestead Park is a recreational complex that includes a basketball court, batting cages, and a meeting room. The park also has a picnic shelter, a skate park, and an indoor swimming pool.
24.1 Miles
98% 52 votes
Boat Tours Farrington Boat Ramp, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 MoreLess Info
Chapel Hill's Triangle Boat Tours offers a panoply of excursion options. Its most popular offerings are the fall foliage tour, romantic moonlit ride, daytime voyages and sunrise cruises. The company also accepts charter reservations for birthay parties.
24.2 Miles
94% 223 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham, NC MoreLess Info
The expansive Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina is one of the most beautiful parks in the eastern United States. Day visits are free, but campers must purchase an inexpensive permit before entering the park. The picnic area and barbecue grills must be reserved in advance.
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