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The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Explore the wildlife of North Carolina and North America, take a trip through the universe through a planetarium show, or enjoy a walk on the Nature Trail. The Schiele inspires wonder and appreciation of the natural world through exciting exhibits, science programs, and family-friendly events.

1500 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia , NC , 28054

Phone: 704-866-6900

35° 15' 11.5848" N, 81° 9' 32.3532" W

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N.C. Transportation Museum

The N.C. Transportation Museum is a historic site, once home to Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast, and a museum featuring all types of transportation history – railroading, automotive, aviation, and more. 20-minute train rides are available on Saturdays and Sundays around the 60-acre museum site. The N.C. Transportation Museum is located in Spencer, NC about five minutes off I-85, about an hour’s drive from Charlotte, Greensboro or Winston-Salem.

1 Samuel Spencer Drive

Spencer , NC , 28159

Phone: 704-636-2889

35° 41' 25.1736" N, 80° 25' 46.9488" W

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CRÉATIF FORT MILL, SC

Créatif Fort Mill is a modern Art Studio for kids and adults, offering Canvas Painting, Rock Painting, Ceramic Painting and other fun surfaces. Prices starting at $15. Walk-in & Paint any time the studio is open - NO STUDIO FEE. Our DiY sessions are a fun experience for Kids and Adults. Host your Birthday Party, Graduation, Bridal Shower, Girls Night Out or any other Art Party in our private party room. Art classes for all age ranges from 2-7, 8-18 and 18+. Registration now available on our website. Weekly Painting Workshops are suitable for kids (8+ yrs) and adults. Our summer and schools-out camps provide campers with the opportunity to participate in artistic exploration.

2879 SC-160

Fort Mill , SC , 29708

Phone: 803-547-8640

35° 2' 27.4884" N, 80° 59' 39.372" W

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SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord is a 26,000-square-foot indoor aquarium. This one-of-a-kind attraction allows visitors to experience the magical world beneath our seas with marine habitats, displays, and close encounters with thousands of sea creatures. Take a fascinating journey from the North Carolina coastline to the ocean depths through 10 interactive zones. Get up close to majestic stingrays, take a walk through our mesmerizing 180° Ocean Tunnel, and find out how it feels to touch a sea star in our Interactive Touchpool. SEA LIFE provides a glimpse of the diversity of marine life while also playing an active role in animal and environmental conservation.

8111 Concord Mills Blvd

Concord , NC , 28027 35° 22' 12.2484" N, 80° 43' 26.148" W

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Discovery Place Science - Charlotte, NC

The Science Museum in Uptown Charlotte features exciting interactive exhibitions, education, and youth development programs. Discovery Place is home to our completely renovated Charlotte IMAX Dome Theatre, which shows documentary and select feature films.

168 W. 6th Street

Charlotte , NC , 28202

Phone: 704.372.6261

35° 13' 45.9876" N, 80° 50' 27.3372" W

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Cavallo Equestrian Arts

We are seven generations of entertainment professionals. Cavallo Equestrian Arts stands on the shoulders of its predecessors presenting to the world the most breathtaking edge of your seat equestrian arts.

7820 Irvin Rd.

Myakka City , FL , 34521

Phone: 18009271539

27° 23' 52.6488" N, 82° 15' 47.5488" W

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