- TripBuzz found 99 things to do with kids in or near Garner, North Carolina, including 89 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary and Apex.
- From Rush Hour Karting to Polar Ice House, the Garner area offers 59 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Go Karts and Theaters.
- Originally a railroad town in the late 1800's, Garner is now a quaint, family-friendly suburban town in North Carolina. Staying true to their early American heritage, residents of Garner are warm and friendly, making it a wonderful place to visit. The Garner Performing Arts center is a registered historical building, as are many others throughout the area, and is located in the entertaining historical downtown district.
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4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
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Historic Yates Mill County Park is a 174 acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center where visitors can learn history and view educational exhibits. The park features opportunities for hiking, picnicking and limited fishing.
4.5 Miles
Lincoln Theatre is a small music venue that is standing room only on the lower level and features seating on the balcony. There are bars on both levels and they have a selection of beers and wine.
4.6 Miles
Triangle Glides offers Segway tours of Raleigh's darkest secrets, along with downtown, and Oakwood. The company also offers paddleboard lessons on Lake Wheeler, sales, and rentals.
4.8 Miles
The Marbles Kids Museum features Around Town where children learn about how a town is designed, Splash where children learn about water, Art Loft where children can be creative, Moneypalooza where children learn about money, and two outdoor play areas. Children under three can explore activities at Toddlers Hol…
4.8 Miles
Premium films for a totally immersive experience are offered at the Wells Fargo Imax Theatre. Most of the movie offerings are inspiring educational documentaries, but the theater also features Hollywood Imax blockbusters when available.
4.8 Miles
A single-screen movie theater, IMAX Theatre At Marbles displays first-run Hollywood movies along with educational documentary films. The theater offers a large IMAX screen, an IMAX 3D projector and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
5.0 Miles
The North Carolina Museum of History offers a display on the history of North Carolina, historical interactive exhibits, a sports hall of fame, and agricultural exhibits. In addition, the museum offers constantly changing historical exhibits.
5.1 Miles
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest natural sciences museum in the southeast United States. The four-story building has a three-story movie screen, 20,000 specimens, research labs, and investigation labs.
5.3 Miles
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Burning Coal Theatre Company features classes in acting, playwriting and screenwriting. Besides hosting theatrical performances, the company gives theater tours as well. The Murphy School Auditorium at the theatre is available to rent.
5.4 Miles
Pullen Park is the first public park in the United States, the fifth oldest operating park in the United States, and the 16th oldest in the world. Visitors can ride a 1911 carousel, kiddie boats, and the miniature train, swim at the aquatic center, and visit the arts center.