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WAKE COUNTY

Experience the Triangle More than a dozen towns surround the bustling cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill — each one enticing newcomers with its own unique character.

Hillsborough, Wake Forest and Apex delight residents with charming historic districts lined with centuriesold buildings and quaint storefronts that harken back to a simpler time. Morrisville accommodates a large international population, and Holly Springs and Zebulon take pride in having their own professional baseball teams.

Strengthened by its CardRates.com “2018 Cities Primed for Economic Growth and Opportunity” No. 7 ranking — and an unemployment rate well below the national average — Raleigh boasts a reputation as a robust career destination. Just 3 miles west of the downtown district, North Carolina State University ranks ninth on Kiplinger’s 2018 list of campuses with the “Best Values in Public Colleges.”

North Carolina’s fifth-largest city, Durham, boasts the elegantly renovated American Tobacco Historic District, which accommodates shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Just 2 miles northwest of downtown, Duke University sprawls across 8,690 acres of land that includes the majestic Duke Forest.

This prestigious private school ranked ninth on U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges list of national universities. And according to the city’s most recent resident satisfaction survey, four out of five feel Durham is a good-to-excellent place to live.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill claims the No. 1 spot on Kiplinger’s 2018 list of campuses with the “Best Values in Public Colleges,” and Cary ranked 10th in 2017 among the “30 Safest Cities to Raise a Child,” according to SafeWise, a website that tracks information on home security systems and safety. Ting Park (previously North Main Athletic Complex) in Holly Springs was named “Public Park of the Year” by Tennis Industry magazine in January 2017.

Newcomers to the Triangle undoubtedly have many choices for where to establish their roots. On the next few pages, explore the unique towns and cities Triangle residents call home, including information about some of the region’s most popular suburbs.

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APEX 73 Hunter St., 919-249-3400 apexnc.org Population: 47,349 Apex lives up to its motto, The Peak of Good Living, by hosting events throughout the year such as Christmas on Salem Street, the PeakFest street fair in May, Peak City Pig Fest in June and its popular Olde Fashioned Fourth of July.

In 2015, Apex ranked No. 1 on Money magazine’s annual list of the “50 Best Places to Live,” and in 2018 Apex ranked seventh on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

CARY 316 N. Academy St., 919-469-4000 townofcary.org Population: 162,320 Located in the heart of the Triangle between Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, Cary hosts signature annual events such as the Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in April and Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in August. In 2017, Cary was named the fourth best real estate market in the U.S. by WalletHub, and the 10th safest U.S. city in which to raise a child by SafeWise. Cary also ranked fourth on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2018 list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

FUQUAY-VARINA 401 Old Honeycutt Rd., 919-552-1400 fuquay-varina.org Population: 25,865 Fuquay-Varina, once known as “Piney Woods,” became famous for a mineral spring rumored to heal ailments.

Named after French Revolutionary War veteran William Fuquay, who moved his family to the site, Fuquay incorporated in 1909 and joined the neighboring community of Varina in 1963 to become Fuquay-Varina. Annual events include the WRAL Freedom Balloon Festival in May and FM2FV Concert Series in the spring. Fuquay-Varina ranked ninth on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2018 list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

GARNER 900 Seventh Ave., 919-772-4688 garnernc.gov Population: 28,776 This fast-growing community south of Raleigh boasts family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Groundhog Day Celebration, Spring Eggstravaganza and Garner Independence Day Celebration.

Families can enjoy more than 4 miles of paved trails, 12 playgrounds, a boathouse on Lake Benson open during the warmer months and musical performances at the Garner Performing Arts Center.

HOLLY SPRINGS 128 S. Main St., 919-552-6221 hollyspringsnc.us Population: 33,260 One of Wake County’s boomtowns, Holly Springs is home to a $5 million cultural center, $19 million Ting Park, golf courses and spacious parks. Ting Park was named the “Public Park of the Year” by Tennis Industry magazine in January 2017; and, in 2018, Holly Springs ranked third on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

KNIGHTDALE 950 Steeple Square Ct., 919-217-2220 knightdalenc.gov Population: 14,794 Located just 9 miles from Raleigh, this small town is one of Triangle’s fastest growing. Annual events include the Easter Eggstraordinaire, Fourth of July celebration and Christmas on First Avenue. Knightdale ranked 13th on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2018 list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

MORRISVILLE 100 Town Hall Dr., 919-463-6200 townofmorrisville.org Population: 24,732 Morrisville has grown from a small population of 1,022 in 1990 to 24,732 current residents, thanks to its ideal location near Research Triangle Park, the Raleigh-Durham International

❱ EXPERIENCE THE TRIANGLE Communities Airport, and Interstates 40 and 540. The culturally diverse town is lauded for its signature events, including the East Meets West festival and SpringFest, and residents have easy access to large shopping centers, including Park West Village and Morrisville Place.

RALEIGH 222 W. Hargett St., 919-996-3000 raleighnc.gov Population: 458,880 In February 2018, CardRates.com ranked Raleigh the seventh “City Primed for Economic Growth and Opportunity.” Men’s Health ranked Raleigh third among the “Sportiest Cities in America” in September 2017. From parks to museums, North Carolina’s capital offers plenty of fun and entertainment for Triangle families.

ROLESVILLE 502 Southtown Cir., 919-556-3506 rolesvillenc.gov Population: 6,962 Rolesville is Wake County’s second oldest town after Raleigh, and one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing.

Once fenced from post to post to contain animals, Rolesville now accommodates residential and commercial subdivisions where large farms once stretched.

WAKE FOREST 301 S. Brooks St., 919-435-9400 wakeforestnc.gov Population: 40,112 The original birthplace of Wake Forest College, this quaint town offers residents a rich history in addition to shops and restaurants at The Factory, a thriving farmers market, annual parades and festivals, and recreational fun at nearby Falls Lake. The town’s annual Meet in the Street festival in May draws more than 10,000 attendants.

WENDELL 15 E. Fourth St., 919-365-4450 townofwendell.com

Population: 6,745 Once a tobacco-farming area, Wendell evolved from a schoolcentered village in the late 1800s named by a teacher in honor of poet Oliver Wendell Homes, to a picturesque town with an historic business district. A 70-foot-long tobacco hornworm mural was painted in downtown Wendell in 2016 to preserve the town’s history.

The hornworm, affectionately named Oliver, wears different hats throughout the year to celebrate the seasons and holidays.

ZEBULON 1003 N. Arendell Ave., 919-269-7455 townofzebulon.org Population: 5,159 The easternmost town in Wake County, Zebulon came into existance after the Raleigh and Pamlico Sound Railroad Company decided to lay down rails through a dense pine forest between two family farms in 1906. The town is named after Zebulon B. Vance, the state’s governor during the Civil War. Zebulon is also home to the Carolina Mudcats, a minor league baseball affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

DURHAM COUNTY

DURHAM 101 City Hall Plaza, 919-560-1200 durhamnc.gov Population: 263,016 Durham’s American Tobacco Historic District features shops, restaurants and entertainment venues located in renovated tobacco warehouses. Durham is also home to Duke University, Duke University Medical Center and North Carolina Central University.

The Durham Performing Arts Center attracts award-winning Broadway shows and concerts year-round, and a 2017 Durham Resident Satisfaction Survey showed that 81 percent of residents feel that Durham is a good-to-excellent place to live. Durham County also

comprises the unincorporated communities of Bahama, Rougemont and Bethesda.

include Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and the Hillsborough Riverwalk.

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CHATHAM COUNTY

CHAPEL HILL 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 919-968-2743 townofchapelhill.org Population: 59,246 Chapel Hill’s history is tied to the University of North Carolina, which ranked first on Kiplinger’s 2018 list of campuses with the “Best Values in Public Colleges” and 30th among U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges list of national universities. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools boasts the state’s lowest dropout rate and one of its highest graduation rates. In 2017, Chapel Hill was featured in The Guardian’s “Best Towns and Small Cities in the U.S.”

JOHNSTON COUNTY

CARRBORO 301 W. Main St., 919-942-8541 townofcarrboro.org Population: 21,265 Carrboro is known for its cultural diversity, managed growth, dedication to the arts and Weaver Street Market, a natural foods grocery store. The bustling Carrboro Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 40th year in 2018 and features more than 75 market vendors. Carrboro ranked 11th on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2018 list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

HILLSBOROUGH 101 E. Orange St., 919-732-1270 hillsboroughnc.gov Population: 6,568 Rich with American Colonial history, Hillsborough claims more than 100 late 18th- and 19th-century structures and hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.

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PITTSBORO 635 East St., 919-542-4621 pittsboronc.gov Population: 4,266 Pittsboro is home to a quaint downtown district and the renowned Fearrington House Inn, a AAA Five Diamond Relais and Châteaux property. The town hosts an old-fashioned Christmas parade the second Sunday in December, and the ever-popular Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, which takes place biannually in spring and fall 10 miles northwest of town.

CLAYTON 111 E. Second St., 919-553-5002 townofclaytonnc.org Population: 20,260 Clayton has experienced explosive growth in the last decade, owing to its small-town charm and close proximity to Raleigh. The Clayton Center is the town’s crown jewel, offering a variety of musical and dramatic performances for all ages, and Clayton ranked 10th on the National Council for Home Safety and Security’s 2018 list of “The Safest Cities in North Carolina.”

SMITHFIELD 350 E. Market St., 919-934-2116 smithfield-nc.com Population: 12,266 Situated along the Neuse River, Smithfield is home to the Ava Gardner Museum in the town’s historic district, and hosts the annual Ham & Yam Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors in celebration of the region’s agricultural heritage.

Populations are based on July 2016 U.S. Census population estimates, the most recent available at press time.

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❱ EXPERIENCE THE TRIANGLE Popular Triangle Suburbs

The Holly Springs Farmers Market is a popular weekend destination for residents.

Photo courtesy of the Town of Holly Springs

Home Sweet Home A guide to the Triangle’s most popular suburbs

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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, Raleigh ranked 14th in 2017 among the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas.

Perhaps because of that growth and recognition, more families are choosing to settle in Raleigh’s nearby suburbs.

Julie Fielding, a real estate agent with Nina Parker Realty Group in Apex, says people are moving to Triangle suburbs primarily because of location. “They can be close to work, whether that’s in downtown Raleigh or Durham, Research Triangle Park, at a hospital or at a university,” she says.

Big-city amenities are easily accessible, but homeowners can take refuge in a small town, where they can experience a true sense of community.

Here are some of the most popular suburbs Triangle newcomers are calling home.

Apex Thanks to a 23-year population boom, Apex has grown by 28 percent since 1995, increasing from 5,000 residents to around 50,000 in 2018. In 2015, Money magazine named Apex its No. 1 small town in America, which consequently attracted new residents, making it not as small of a town as it used to be. The Halle Cultural Arts Center, located in the bustling historic downtown district, features concerts, movies, exhibits and more. Apexers have easy access to numerous parks, a variety of restaurants, I-540, Raleigh and Durham.

Cary Once a small-town suburb, Cary has graduated to city size with a population of more than 162,000. Newcomers still find it a refuge from big-city life, since it claims a quaint, historic downtown, its popular Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival and hometown parades. Residents also like having access to Cary’s large

Note: All statistics come from the town governments, the U.S. Census Bureau and population.us, which predicts population statistics based on growth trends.

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shopping centers — soon to include an IKEA and Wegmans Food Market.

Fuquay-Varina Fuquay-Varina, located 15 miles south of Raleigh, has grown by 42.2 percent since 2009, bringing its number of residents to 25,000 based on the latest U.S. census. It boasts two downtown areas in reflection of what used to be separate towns. Both feature shops, restaurants and annual festivals. I-540 makes it possible for residents to quickly travel to RTP and downtown Raleigh.

Holly Springs Many families are choosing to settle in Holly Springs, based on a 33 percent growth rate since 2009 and an estimated 37,000 residents in 2018. RTP and downtown Raleigh are easily accessible via I-540 and, in 2013, Bloomberg Businessweek named Holly Springs “The Best Place in North Carolina to Raise Kids.”

Median Home Values CARY: $353,060 APEX: $325,700 FUQUAY-VARINA: $234,000 HOLLY SPRINGS: $279,500

ABOVE: Morrisville is the

closest town to RTP. Photo courtesy of the Town of Morrisville

KNIGHTDALE: $181,100

LEFT: Knightdale grew by 28 percent in the last 10 years.

Photo courtesy of the Town of Knightdale

ROLESVILLE: $271,900

MORRISVILLE: $292,000

WAKE FOREST: $288,700

Source for home values at right: Zillow.com more, so they get the benefits of a small town with quick access to work locations and community amenities.

Rolesville

Knightdale

Morrisville

Knightdale has experienced an impressive 28 percent growth rate over the past 10 years, bringing its population to nearly 17,000 in 2018. Stefanie and Mark Despagni, who moved there in the fall of 2016, were drawn to its small-town feel, proximity to downtown Raleigh (less than 15 miles away) and low cost of living. The parks and recreation options were added bonuses.

Morrisville is the closest town to RTP — one of the largest research parks in the world — so it makes sense that many newcomers employed by companies in the park are choosing to make Morrisville their home. The 2015 U.S. Census showed the population at 23,699, a 31 percent increase since 2009.

Residents have access to walking and cycling trails, downtown festivals and

Knightdale residents will have even more to enjoy in the near future, according to Jonas Silver, public information officer for the Town of Knightdale. The 73-acre Knightdale Station Park just started phase three of construction, which will add a permanent amphitheater, veterans memorial, restaurants and local shops. In addition, the Mingo Creek extension will connect Knightdale Station Park to Mingo Creek Park, the Neuse River Trail and, ultimately, the Capital Area Greenway System.

Since 2009, Rolesville has quadrupled in size from 2,000 to an estimated 8,000 residents. Once known for farming, this northeastern Wake County town offers three parks, athletic programs and classes through the town’s parks and recreation department, town events and more.

Wake Forest With nearly 45,000 residents predicted for 2018, the quaint town of Wake Forest has experienced a 32 percent growth over the past 10 years. Its proximity to downtown Raleigh attracts new residents who enjoy Wake Forest’s annual festivals and historic downtown district.

Michele Jonczak, a freelance writer in Raleigh, is mom to two boys and a girl.

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Apex Latino Festival apexlatinofest.com

201819 FOUR SEASONS OF F A M I LY FUN

Peak City Pig Fest peakcitypigfest.com

Festival for the Eno enoriver.org/festival

American Dance Festival Joel Lane Independence Day Celebration

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Pork, Pickles and Peanuts dukehomestead.org

Independence Day Celebrations (multiple Triangle locations) carolinaparent.com (search for “Independence Day”)

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival townofcary.org American Dance Festival

Tour D’Coop tourdcoop.urbanmin.org

Triangle Oktoberfest triangleoktoberfest.org

American Indian Heritage Celebration

Harvest and Halloween Festivals (multiple Triangle locations) carolinaparent.com (search for “fall festivals”)

Greek Festival greekfestivalraleigh.com

East Meets West Festival eastmeetswestmorrisville.org

SPARKcon sparkcon.com

Festifall Arts Festival

Track or Treat Halloween Express

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American Indian Heritage Celebration ncmuseumofhistory.org

FALL

North Carolina State Fair ncstatefair.org

Yates Mill Harvest Celebration wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill

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Yates Mill Harvest Celebration

Photos courtesy of the Joel Lane Museum House, American Dance Festival, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, New Hope Valey Railway, Yates Mill County Park, Booth Amphitheatre, Artsplosure, Carolina Hurricanes, Scoville Photography, Town of Wake Forest and Got to Be NC Festival

North Carolina Symphony Summerfest

Holiday Celebrations and Parades (multiple Triangle locations) carolinaparent.com (search for “Triangle holiday events”)

Triangle Russian Festival trianglerussianfestival.com

Chinese Lantern Festival

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Astronomy Days

Chinese Lantern Festival

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WINTER

First Night Raleigh

Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month events

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Family Dances

(multiple Triangle locations) carolinaparent.com (search for “family dances”)

Skate With the Canes carolinahurricanes.com

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical”

Skate With the Canes

dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/ broadway-series-south

First Night Raleigh firstnightraleigh.com

North Carolina Science Festival

Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival

Central Park School for Children's Strawberry Festival

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Ham & Yam Festival hamandyam.com

Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival townofcary.org

Artsplosure raleighartsfestival.com

Got to Be NC Festival gottobencfestival.com

SPRING

Central Park School for Children’s Strawberry Festival cpscnc.org/strawberry

WRAL Freedom Balloonfest wralfreedomballoonfest.com

Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival wakeforestnc.gov/ wake-forest-mardi-gras.aspx

Easter Egg Hunts (multiple Triangle locations) carolinaparent.com (search for “egg hunts”)

Got to Be NC Festival

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❱ 2018 READERS' FAVORITES

FAMILY RESTAURANT Red Robin HONORABLE MENTION: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar NONCHAIN FAMILY RESTAURANT Elmo’s Diner HONORABLE MENTION: Sassool NATIONAL CHAIN FAMILY RESTAURANT Chick-fil-A HONORABLE MENTION: Red Robin ETHNIC EATERY Sassool HONORABLE MENTION: Neomonde PIZZA PLACE Mellow Mushroom HONORABLE MENTION: Blaze Pizza and Lilly’s Pizza (tie) SWEET OR FROZEN TREATS Goodberry’s Frozen Custard HONORABLE MENTION: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt KIDS-EAT-FREE DEAL Moe’s Southwest Grill HONORABLE MENTION: IHOP

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PLACE FOR A PICNIC Pullen Park in Raleigh HONORABLE MENTION: Sarah P. Duke Gardens FARMERS MARKET State Farmers Market HONORABLE MENTION: Durham Farmers Market

GOING PLACES ANNUAL FESTIVAL Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival HONORABLE MENTION: Got to Be NC Festival AREA MUSEUM Museum of Life and Science HONORABLE MENTION: Marbles Kids Museum RAINY DAY OUTING Marbles Kids Museum HONORABLE MENTION: Greystone Recreation Center FAMILY SPORTS EVENT Durham Bulls Baseball HONORABLE MENTION: Carolina Hurricanes PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS Sarah P. Duke Gardens HONORABLE MENTION: Pullen Park

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FREE ACTIVITY OR PLACE North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences HONORABLE MENTION: Pullen Park DAY TRIP North Carolina Beaches HONORABLE MENTION: North Carolina Zoo PERFORMING ARTS Durham Performing Arts Center HONORABLE MENTION: PNC Arena

GET MOVING PLACE TO RIDE BIKES American Tobacco Trail HONORABLE MENTION: William B. Umstead State Park PLACE TO WALK OR HIKE William B. Umstead State Park HONORABLE MENTION: Eno River State Park PLACE TO ENJOY WATER ACTIVITIES Jordan Lake HONORABLE MENTION: Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center PARK OR PLAYGROUND Pullen Park HONORABLE MENTION: Sassafras All Children’s Playground at Laurel Hills Park

FAMILY FITNESS FACILITY YMCAs of the Triangle HONORABLE MENTION: Life Time Fitness Health Clubs

CAMPS SPORTS LEAGUES OR CLUBS North Carolina FC Youth HONORABLE MENTION: YMCAs of the Triangle SUMMER DAY CAMP YMCAs of the Triangle HONORABLE MENTION: Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center TRACK-OUT CAMP Triangle Rock Club HONORABLE MENTION: YMCAs of the Triangle RESIDENTIAL CAMP Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center HONORABLE MENTION: YMCA Camp Kanata

PARTIES PARTY ENTERTAINER Happy Dan the Magic Man HONORABLE MENTION: Cotton the Clown

Photos courtesy of the Museum of Life and Science, North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, and the Durham Performing Arts Center

DINING OUT

PARTY FACILITY BounceU HONORABLE MENTION: Pump It Up BIRTHDAY CAKE OR TREAT Gigi’s Cupcakes HONORABLE MENTION: Publix

SHOPPING & SERVICES DAY CARE FACILITY Kids 'R' Kids and Country Sunshine Children’s Center (tie) HONORABLE MENTION: Harvest Learning Center and Kiddie Academy (tie) TUTORING Kumon HONORABLE MENTION: Sylvan Learning Center OB-GYN OR MIDWIFERY Atrium ObGyn

KIDS’ HAIRCUT Great Clips HONORABLE MENTION: Cookie Cutters

HONORABLE MENTION: Kamm McKenzie OBGYN PEDIATRICIAN Jeffers, Mann and Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, P.A. HONORABLE MENTION: Western Wake Pediatrics

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER JCPenney Portrait Studio HONORABLE MENTION: Katie Garcia Photography LOCAL TOY STORE Learning Express HONORABLE MENTION: Stone’s Education Superstore

FAMILY DENTIST Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry HONORABLE MENTION: Triangle Family Dentistry ORTHODONTIST Gurley, Ritter & Brogden Orthodontics HONORABLE MENTION: Bovenizer & Baker Orthodontics VETERINARY SERVICES Banfield Pet Hospital HONORABLE MENTION: Chatham Animal Hospital

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CONSIGNMENT STORE Once Upon a Child HONORABLE MENTION: Goodwill MALL Crabtree Valley Mall HONORABLE MENTION: The Streets at Southpoint

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Art and Culture Budding artists, musicians and thespians can find plenty of resources in the Triangle that will nurture their talents. Browse these listings for renowned children’s theaters, dance and music schools, educational programs and professional performing arts groups.

Annandale Center for Scottish Dance and More annandalecenter.com

Contemporary Art Museum camraleigh.org

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre townofcary.org (search for "Applause")

Ackland Art Museum ackland.org

Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University gregg.arts.ncsu.edu Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University nasher.duke.edu North Carolina Museum of Art ncartmuseum.org Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke University arts.duke.edu/ rubenstein-arts-center

ARTS EDUCATION 2112 Rock School 2112online.com/rockschool Academy for the Performing Arts apanc.com Actors Training Ground actorstrainingground.com American Dance Festival’s Samuel H. Scripps Studios americandancefestival.org

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The Artful Mind theartfulmind.net Arts Academy of Apex artsacademyofapex.com The ArtsCenter artscenterlive.org Artspace artspacenc.org

Bull City Craft bullcitycraft.com Camp MusArt campmusart.com Campaneria Ballet School campaneriaballetschool.net Capital City Girls Choir capitalcitygirlschoir.org Carolina Ballet carolinaballet.com Carolina Dance Center carolinadancecenter.com

Arts Together artstogether.org

Cary Arts Center townofcary.org (search “Cary Arts”)

Bach to Rock Apex apex.b2rmusic.com

Cary Ballet Conservatory caryballet.com

Ballet School of Chapel Hill balletschoolofchapelhill.com

Cary Dance Productions carydance.com

Barefoot Juggling barefootjuggling.weebly.com

Cary School of Music caryschoolofmusic.com

Barriskill Dance Theatre School barriskilldance.com

Crouse Studio of Piano and Theory crousepianostudio.com

Bravo Academy of Dance bravoacademyofdance.com

CC & Co. Dance Complex cccodance.com/cc

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Center Stage School of Performing Arts centerstagedancenc.com Cheers N Paint cheersnpaint.com Cirque de Vol Circus Arts Studios cirquedevol.com City Ballet Raleigh city-ballet.com Charles Wolf Piano Studio charleswolfstudio.com Community Music School cmsraleigh.org The Dance Attic thedanceattic.com Dance Dynamics dancedynamicsinc.com Dance Express danceexpressnc.com Dance Theatre South dancetheatresouth.com DanceArt Studio danceartinc.com The DanZe Zone thedanzezone.com

Photo courtesy of the Nasher Museum of Art

ART MUSEUMS

150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513

919-467-1112

www.kidsrkidscary.com 6010 McCrimmon Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560

919-460-1500

www.kidsrkidsmorrisville.com

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❱ ART AND CULTURE Arts Education Destiny Dance Institute destinydanceinstitute.com Durant Road Musical Theatre mydrmt.com Durham Arts Council durhamarts.org Durham Regional Theatre durhamregionaltheatre.com Encore Academy of Dance encoreacademyofdance.com Erin Bartow’s Highland Dancers raleighscottishdance.com Expression in Rhythm Studio eirstudio.com Expressions of Worship Dance Studio eowdance.com Falls River Music fallsrivermusic.com Family Piano Academy familypianoacademy.com Faulkner’s Dance & Gymnastics faulknersdanceandgym.com Field of Dreams Performing Arts Conservatory fodnc.com Girls Rock NC girlsrocknc.org Graceful Expressions Dance Education gracefuldance.com Halle Cultural Arts Center thehalle.org Heather’s Dance, Inc. heathersdanceinc.com Holly Springs School of Dance hollyspringsdance.com Infinity Ballet infinityballet.com

Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance iniscairde.com International Ballet Academy ibacary.com Justice Theater Project thejusticetheaterproject.org KidzArt cary.kidzart.com KidzArt North Raleigh northraleigh.kidzart.com Kindermusik kindermusik.com Kindermusik of Clayton & Voice of Clayton kindermusikofclayton.com KinderVillage Music of Cary kindervillage.yourvirtuoso.com L.A. Dance ladancecompany.com Durham School for Ballet & The Performing Arts durhamschoolforballet.com Leigh Stringfellow leighstringfellow.com Lucy Gardiner Art Studio lucysartstudio.com Lux Performance Arts luxperformancearts.com Lynn O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance raleighrne.com Main Street Dance mainstreetdance.com Massey School of Dance, Inc. masseyschoolofdance.com Melody Makers Studio melodymakersstudio.com Michael’s michaels.com

Millpond Dance Studio millponddancestudio.com Moonlight Stage Company moonlightstageco.com Movie Makers movie-makers.net

Philharmonic Association – Triangle Youth Music philharmonic-association.org Piano Lessons by Trisha 919-266-1839 Piano Lessons With Lauren Singdahlsen laurensing.com

Music & Arts musicarts.com

Premier School of Dance premierschoolofdance.com

Music Explorium musicexplorium.com The Musicians Learning Center themusicianslearningcenter.com Music Together Sparklers musictogethersparklers.com Nan’s School of Dance nansdancenc.com Neighborhood Academy of Music neighborhoodacademyofmusic. com Ninth Street Dance ninthstreetdance.com

Prestige Dance Institute prestigedanceinstitute.com Progressive Music Center raleighmusiclessons.com Pullen Arts Center raleighnc.gov (search “Pullen Arts”) Rachel Narula Music Studio/Kindermusik chapelhillmusicstudio.com Raleigh Area Children’s Theatre raleighact.com

North Carolina Dance Institute ncdanceinstitute.com

Raleigh Little Theatre Education Program raleighlittletheatre.org/ education

North Carolina Theatre Conservatory nctheatre.com/page/aboutconservatory

The Raleigh School of Ballet raleighballet.com Rhythm and Rehab rhythmandrehab.org

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre nract.org North Raleigh School of Music northraleighschoolofmusic.com Notasium notasium.com

Rock ’n Roll High School rnrhs.com Rockstar Cheer and Dance rockstartriangle.com/Raleigh

Open Arts openartsnc.com

Russell Lacy Music russelllacymusic.com

Page-Walker Arts and History Center townofcary.org (search “Page-Walker”) carolinaparent.com

Rince Go Halainn Irish Dance Academy rincegohalainn.com

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❱ ART AND CULTURE Arts Education-Performing Arts School of Rock schoolofrock.com The Scrap Exchange scrapexchange.org Sertoma Arts Center raleighnc.gov (search “Sertoma”) Sew Crafty besewcrafty.com Somos Mambo Dance Company somosmambodance.com/ kids-program.html Sonorous Road sonorousroad.com

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts wakeforestnc.gov/ renaissance-centre.aspx Wall of Sound rockdurham.com Walltown Children’s Theatre walltownchildrenstheatre.org Wendy Martelli Voice and Piano Studio wendymartelli.com World in Motion Dance, Movement & Music Center worldinmotiondance.com

Stage Door Dance stagedoordance.com

Young People’s Performing Company yppc.us

Starpath Dance Academy starpathdance.com

Young Rembrandts youngrembrandts.com

Studio 5 Dance Company studiofivedancecompany.com

PERFORMING ARTS

Studio A DanceArts studioadancearts.com

African American Dance Ensemble africanamericandanceensemble.org

Taylor Academy of Dance tayloracademy.com

American Dance Festival americandancefestival.org

To The Pointe Dance & Arts Academy tothepointedance.com

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre townofcary.org (search for "Applause")

Triangle Academy of Dance triangle-academy-dance.com

The ArtsCenter artscenterlive.org

Triangle Music School trianglemusicschool.com

Barriskill Dance Theatre School barriskilldance.com

Triangle Youth Ballet triangleyouthballet.org Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance trionoide.com Tutu School Raleigh tutuschoolraleigh.com Village Music School villagemusicschool.com Voices Together voicestogether.net

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Burning Coal Theatre Company burningcoal.org Capital City Girls Choir capitalcitygirlschoir.org Carolina Performing Arts carolinaperformingarts.org Carolina Youth Ballet triangle-academy-dance.com/ carolina-youth-ballet

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Cary Ballet Conservatory caryballet.com Chamber Music Raleigh chambermusicraleigh.org Duke Performances dukeperformances.duke.edu Durant Road Musical Theatre mydrmt.com Durham Regional Theatre durhamregionaltheatre.com Durham Symphony durhamsymphony.org Field of Dreams Performing Arts Conservatory fodnc.com Heart of Carolina A Cappella hcamusic.org Holly Springs Cultural Center hollyspringsnc.us (search for “cultural center”) Infinity Ballet Theatre infinityballet.com/theatre Inis Cairde School of Irish Dance iniscairde.com The Justice Theater Project thejusticetheaterproject.org Kidznotes kidznotes.org Mallarmé Chamber Players mallarmemusic.org Moonlight Stage Company moonlightstageco.com MYCO Youth Chamber Orchestra mycomusic.org NC State LIVE live.arts.ncsu.edu North Carolina Opera ncopera.org

North Carolina State Univesrity Dance Company dance.arts.ncsu.edu North Carolina Symphony ncsymphony.org North Carolina Theatre nctheatre.com North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre nract.org Philharmonic Association Triangle Youth Music philharmonic-association.org PineCone pinecone.org PlayMakers Repertory Company playmakersrep.org Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences rags-to-riches.org Raleigh Boychoir raleighboychoir.org Raleigh Dance Theatre raleighdance.org Raleigh Little Theatre raleighlittletheatre.org The Raleigh Ringers rr.org Raleigh Symphony Orchestra raleighsymphony.org Sunny Performing Arts Group sunnydance.org Theatre in the Park theatreinthepark.com Theatre Raleigh theatreraleigh.com Triangle Youth Ballet triangleyouthballet.org

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LEARN. LAUGH. PLAY.

The Town of Cary has camps, classes, and programs for all ages and all interests!

We’ve got you covered during track-out, teacher workdays, traditional school breaks, and holidays. Choose from a variety of activities including sports, music, arts, drama, nature, science, dance, history, skateboarding, and more!

We also offer Cary residents the opportunity to apply for scholarships and/or reduced fees for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources programs through a scholarship fund.

Go online to learn how to apply for or donate to the fund.

Register your child now! Online registration is available at classweb.townofcary.org or visit any Town of Cary community center to register in person.

(919) 469-4061 @TOC_Fun www.townofcary.org

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❱ ART AND CULTURE University Art Museums

Higher Art University museums offer exhibitions and programs families will enjoy

BY CATHERINE BROWN

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y presenting top-notch collections on a smaller scale, these university art museums provide families valuable opportunities to take an intimate look at art from our region and beyond.

Ackland Art Museum at UNC-Chapel Hill ackland.org EXHIBITS “Step Right Up” Through August 31, 2019 Chapel Hill-based artist Patrick Dougherty created this outdoor installation after taking inspiration from an ancient pouring vessel he observed in the galleries. He used tree saplings harvested from Duke Forest and Triangle Land Conservancy to make these sculptures.

Dougherty has crafted over 280 environmental works around the world and has won many awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.

“The Outwin: American Portraiture Today” June 1-Aug. 26, 2018 This touring exhibition showcases works selected for the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery’s juried 2016 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.

Viewers can see work by artist Amy Sherald, who recently gained recognition for creating the official portrait of former

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First Lady Michelle Obama.

Sherald held her first solo exhibition in 2011 at UNC-CH’s Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History.

PROGRAMS Art Adventures. Hands-on art classes for 6-9-year-olds.

Morning and afternoon sessions on various dates. $5/child; free for members.

Drawing for Tweens. Drawing classes for 10-13-year-olds.

Morning sessions on various dates. $5/child; free for members.

Family and Friends Sunday.

Scavenger hunts, hands-on artmaking and art games. Scheduled for various afternoons. Free.

Register at ackland.org.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design, North Carolina State University gregg.arts.ncsu.edu EXHIBITS “Bob Trotman: Business as Usual” Through July 8, 2018 NSCU hosts the largest exhibition of Bob Trotman’s kinetic work, which satirizes

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corporate business and high finance. Trotman adopts techniques used by medieval artists to depict saints, and techniques used by commercial artists to make cigar-store sculptures. He also offers commentary on the world of work. Some of the sculptures emit noise or move when guests trip their motion sensors.

“Design Duet: The Creative Lives of Robert Black and Ormond Sanderson” Through Sept. 9, 2018 Robert Black and Ormond Sanderson were known not only for presenting modern design to the South in the 1960s, but also for creating their own art. This exhibition showcases Black’s collage paintings and stonewares, and Sanderson’s etched and glazed enamels.

PROGRAMS Design Camp. Multidiscipline, pre-college design program organized by the NCSU Design Lab for middle and high school students. Offered various weeks in June and July. $650-$1,200.

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University nasher.duke.edu EXHIBITIONS “Odili Donald Oditi Murals” Through July 29, 2018 The Nasher Museum of Art commissioned two mural paintings by abstract artist Odili Donald Oditi, one of which is in the museum’s Mary D.B.T. Semans Great Hall; the other of which is on the Foster Street wall of the Downtown Durham

YMCA. The gallery painting, “Shadow and Light (for Julian Francis Abele),” pays homage to the African-American architect who designed much of Duke University’s campus.

“Sculpture Loans” Through July 1, 2018 “Untitled” by abstract artist Katharina Grosse is on display on the museum’s front lawn. The work comes from the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Collection and was created in 2013 from acrylic on fiberglassreinforced plastic.

“John Akomfrah: Precarity” Through Sept. 2, 2018 A three-channel video installation by John Akomfrah, a London-based artist and filmmaker, this work explores New Orleans through the life of Charles “Buddy” Bolden, whose musical explorations gave rise to jazz.

PROGRAMS Bilingual Storytime. 11 a.m.noon on various dates. Spanish/ English storytime and hands-on activity for children ages 1-5.

Free. nasher.duke.edu/event/ bilingual-story-time/all Creative Workshop. 10:15 a.m.noon on various dates. Drop-in creative workshop for kids ages 5-10. Free. (Museum admission is always free for ages 15 and younger). nasher.duke.edu/ event/kids-studio-2018-06-26/all A former Ackland Art Museum employee, Catherine Brown writes about fascinating people, art, theater, parenting, education, health and fitness topics.

The Fletcher Academy A School of Achievement

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•“Fostering exceptional achievements in students grades 3-12 with learning “Fostering exceptional differences, our goal is each achievements in students child’s success.” grades 3-12 with learning differences, our goal is each A School of Achievement tfaraleigh.org child’s success.”

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“Fostering exceptional “Fostering exceptional achievements in students grades 3-12 with learning achievementsdifferences, in students our goal is each child’s success.” grades 3-12 with learning tfaraleigh.org differences, our goal is each child’s success.”

919.782.5082 tfaraleigh.org www.tfaraleigh.org Resurrection is more than a school...

It’s a community!

Kindergarten-8th Grade Christ-centered Academically Challenging

LEARNING WITH JOY

Resurrection Lutheran School 919-851-7271 | www.rlscary.org

Contact admissions@rlscary.org to schedule a tour TODAY!

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Education

Education by the Numbers

K-12 education options are plentiful

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

in the Triangle. Many public, private

Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools is consistently ranked at or near the top of school districts in North Carolina in many academic measures, including test performance, graduation rates and SAT/ACT scores. Durham Public Schools is one of the top 10 largest school districts in the state and serves students in the city and county of Durham. Wake County Public School System is the largest school system in the state and the 15th largest in the nation. Its population has almost tripled since 1980, and at least 9,000 additional children are expected by 2020.

and charter schools serve the area’s expanding student population.

Currently, more than 258,500 children in Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties attend public schools, and more than 24,500 in those counties attend private schools. There are also flourishing home-school communties in those areas. Here’s a snapshot of local education figures. You can learn more about Triangle education offerings at carolinaparent.com/cp/ school-education-resources.

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Search the public and private school listings that begin on page 26 for world-class education resources serving kindergarten through high school students in the Triangle. Find more options, such as preschools and special needs schools, at carolinaparent.com/cp/school-education-resources.

â?ą EDUCATION By the Numbers

> 159,000 Wake County Public School System wcpss.net Schools: 183 Enrollment: 160,000+

> 25,000 Durham Public Schools

Ravenscroft School, each located in Raleigh with an enrollment of more than 1,150 students.

Durham County's largest private school is Durham Academy, with an enrollment of more than 1,200 students.

dpsnc.net Schools: 53 Enrollment: 32,000+

Private Schools in Wake County: 77

Johnston County Schools

Private schools in Chatham, Durham, Johnston and Orange counties: 49

johnston.k12.nc.us Schools: 46 Enrollment: 36,000+

< 25,000 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools chccs.k12.nc.us Schools: 21 Enrollment: 12,237

Enrollment: 17,522

Enrollment: 7,498

CHARTER SCHOOLS Currently, 43 public charter schools operate in the Triangle.

Wake County: 22 Chatham County Schools chatham.k12.nc.us Schools: 18 Enrollment: 8,787

Orange County Schools orangecountyfirst.com Schools: 13 Enrollment: 7,433

PRIVATE SCHOOLS The largest private schools in Wake County are Cardinal Gibbons High School, North Raleigh Christian Academy and

Charter schools in Chatham, Durham, Johnston and Orange counties: 21 Online North Carolina public charter schools : 2 Sources: Information provided by the public systems listed above and Public Schools of North Carolina, Private School Review, NC Directory of Private Schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Hillsborough Christian Academy hillsboroughchristian.org

Montessori Day School of Chapel Hill mdsch.org

Pinewoods Montessori School pinewoodsmontessori.com

St. Thomas More Catholic School stmcsnc.org

CHARTER SCHOOL RESOURCES

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

The Hill Center

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Office of Charter Schools

North Carolina PTA

Immaculata Catholic School

ncpublicschools.org/ charterschools

North Carolina Alliance for Public Charter Schools ncpubliccharters.org

PUBLIC SCHOOL RESOURCES Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools chccs.k12.nc.us

Chatham County Schools chatham.k12.nc.us

Durham Public Schools

dpi.state.nc.us ncpta.org

Wake County Special Education and Inclusion Committee wake-seic.org

Cardinal Gibbons High School cghsnc.org

Cary Academy caryacademy.org

Cary Christian School carychristianschool.org

Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School - Cary

mchdurham.org

cary.chesterbrookacademy.com

ncssm.edu

Montessori Community School

Chesterbook Academy Elementary School - Raleigh

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Southpoint Academy

uncsa.edu

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

bcacrusaders.org

Wake County Public School System

imsnc.org

atlasinternationalschool.com

Montessori Children’s House of Durham

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Johnston County Schools

orangecountyfirst.com

International Montessori School

Atlas International School

Cathedral School

STATE SCHOOLS

❱ DURHAM COUNTY

Orange County Schools

immaculataschool.org

accelerator.school

The Lerner Jewish Community Day School

dpsnc.net

johnston.k12.nc.us

hillcenter.org

Accelerator School

Bethesda Christian Academy Camelot Academy camelotacademy.org

Cresset Christian Academy cressetchristian.org

lernerschool.org

mcsdurham.org

southpointacademy.org

The Studio School of Durham

studioschooldurham.org

Triangle Day School

cathedral-school.net

northraleigh.chesterbrook academy.com

The Fletcher Academy thefletcheracademy.com

Follow the Child Montessori School followthechild.org

triangledayschool.org

The Franciscan School Friendship Christian School

franciscanschool.org

wcpss.net

Duke School

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

Wake County Magnet Schools

trinityschoolnc.org

friendshipchristian.net

Durham Academy

❱ ORANGE COUNTY

GRACE Christian School

wcpss.net/magnet

Durham County Magnet Schools

dpsnc.net/domain/135

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dukeschool.org da.org

Five Oaks Adventist Christian School fiveoaksschool.org

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Emerson Waldorf School emersonwaldorf.org

gracechristian.net

Heartwood Montessori School heartwoodmontessori.com

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Education Resources

❱ WAKE COUNTY

❱ EDUCATION Private Schools Hopewell Academy hopewellacademy.org

Learn with the Best School

Saint Raphael Catholic School saintraphaelschool.org

St. David’s School

learnwiththebestschool.com

sdsw.org

Lucy Daniels School

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

lucydanielscenter.org

The Montessori School of Raleigh msr.org

Neuse Christian Academy neusechristianacademy.com

New School Montessori Center

stmm.net/school

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School stmcary.org

St. Timothy’s School

North Raleigh Christian Academy

Step Ahead Gifted Academy

nrcaknights.com

stepaheadacademy.org

Oak City Academy

Tammy Lynn Center School

oakcityacademy.org

tammylynncenter.org

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Thales Academy

peacemontessorischool.com

Raleigh Christian Academy raleighchristian.com

The Raleigh School raleighschool.org

Ravenscroft School ravenscroft.org

Resurrection Lutheran School rlscary.org

Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School scswf.org/school

Saint Mary’s School

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stmacademy.org

sttimothys.org

Peace Montessori School

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St. Thomas More Academy

montessoricenter.org

olls.org

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thalesacademy.org

The Trilogy School trilogyschool.com

Trinity Academy trinityacademy.com

Wake Christian Academy wakechristianacademy.com

❱ OTHER COUNTIES Haw River Christian Academy hawriverchristian.org

Jordan Lake School of the Arts jordanlakesa.com

True Light Shines Academy truelightshines.com

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Welcome to

WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES Every resident in Wake County has a public library within a short drive from home. From storytimes and programs for children, to access to over a million library items, we have something for everyone in your family.

Stop by one of our libraries or visit us online to learn more about everything your library has to offer!

wakegov.com/libraries wcplonline

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❱ EDUCATION Beyond the Public Library

Beyond the Public Library Alternative options for book lovers in the Triangle

BY MAUREEN CHURCHILL

Below photo of Book Harvest taken by Maureen Churchill; top right photo of Apex Little Free Library taken by Alan Estep

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ooking for new ways and places — in addition to the public library — to expose your children to books? Consider checking out some of these unique opportunities that can be found right here in the Triangle.

James B. Hunt Jr. Library at NCSU 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh 919-515-7110 lib.ncsu.edu/huntlibrary The James B. Hunt Jr. Library, built in 2013 on North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, has been voted one of the “10 most amazing college libraries in the U.S.,” according to College Raptor, a website dedicated to helping prospective students choose a college. As soon as you enter, watch through a floor-to-ceiling glass wall as the library’s bookBot, a robotic book delivery system, retrieves one of two million books from a climate-controlled storage area.

The library’s bold colors, touchable technology and multitude of modern seating options make visiting it a truly unique experience that will spark the imagination of all who visit. For an added treat, pack a lunch for a picnic outside on the fifth-floor Skyline Terrace while you enjoy expansive views of the NCSU campus.

The Hunt Library offers free walk-in tours every Friday at 3:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Check the website to confirm tour dates.

Little Free Libraries Various locations 919-560-0188 (English) 919-560-0157 (Spanish) littlefreelibrary.org Little Free Libraries have been gaining popularity since their inception in 2009. These small structures are built to house a collection of books that operate under the motto: “Take a book, return a book.”

Create a book treasure hunt by checking locations registered at littlefreelibrary.org, then plan a fun route to follow. Donate books from home that your family has read and no longer needs so you can swap them out for something new — all while exploring the town in which the Little Free Library is located.

Visit the site's blog to locate Little Free Libraries that focus on a theme, like Marvel, as well.

Durham County Library Bookmobile Makes various stops durhamcountylibrary.org/ services/bookmobile The Durham County Library bookmobile covers more than 200 miles during the six days it operates each week, and makes a limited number of public stops.

It carries books and movies for children and adults in both English and Spanish.

A valid library card is required to check out books, and you can register for one for free on the bookmobile.

Books checked out there can be returned to any library location in Durham County.

During 2018, Durham County plans to add a second bookmobile to service even more locations. Call before heading out to a stop to ensure it will be there. Visit the website to see the bookmobile’s monthly schedule.

Book Harvest 2501 University Dr., Durham 252-497-BOOK bookharvestnc.org Donate new or used books to help stock the shelves at one of Book Harvest’s 50 community book banks across the Triangle.

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an “open book sort,” which is available to volunteers of all ages (volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult) and held on the second Saturday and fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome, and there is no need to register in advance.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and SmartStart imaginationlibrary.com Durham’s Partnership for Children: 919-403-6960 Orange County Partnership for Young Children: 919-967-9091 Wake County SmartStart: 919-851-9550 Imagination Library has partnered with SmartStart to send free books to the homes of North Carolina children up to age 5. Participants receive one new book each month to help them build a strong foundation in reading before entering kindergarten. Visit the website for details and to find the program nearest you.

A lifelong lover of books, Maureen Churchill works outside the home full-time and writes a blog titled, “Searching for Balance,” at carolinaparent.com.

A wife, mother and avid reader, she enjoys exploring the Triangle area looking for unique activities to share with her family.

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artstogether.org 919.828.1713

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FAMILY FUN As the number of families continues to grow in the Triangle, so do the options for family fun. Spend time together discovering the area’s historical sites, museums, parks, playgrounds, indoor amusements and more.

AMUSEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Bull City Craft

The Factory

Hard Knocks Laser Tag

Paddle Creek

bullcitycraft.com

eatshopplay.com

indoorwar.com

paddlecreeknc.com

raleigh.adventurelanding.com

Capital City BMX

Frankie’s Fun Park

Jellybeans

Paint Your Pot

frankiesfunpark.com/Raleigh

skatejellybeans.com

paintyourpot.com

Frog Hollow Outdoors

Jumpstreet

Palace Pointe

froghollowoutdoors.com

gotjump.com/cary

palacepointe.com

Galaxy Fun Park

Jumpin JoJo's

Polar Ice House

galaxyfunpark.com

jumpinjojos.com

Glazed Expectations

Kings Bowl Raleigh

glazedexpectations.com

kingsbowlamerica.com/raleigh

Launching Pad Trampoline Park

Adventure Landing Alama Drafthouse Cinema drafthouse.com

Photo courtesy of the Nasher Museum of Art (art museums are listed on page 16)

AMF Bowling amf.com

Artistic Abandon artisticabandon.com

ccbmx.org

CineBistro at Waverly Place cinebistro.com/waverly

CineBowl & Grille cary.cinebowlandgrille.com

Coconut Charlie’s Bump’n Bounce

The Big Bounce

bumpnbounce.com

Go Ape!

thebigbounceamerica.com

Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex

goape.com

BounceU bounceu.com/apex-nc

Buffaloe Lanes Bowling buffaloelanes.com

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center raleighnc.gov (search for “Buffaloe Road Aquatic”)

ddasc.com

Dave & Busters daveandbusters.com/cary

DefyGravity Raleigh defygravity.us

The Devilish Egg thedevilishegg.com

Gotcha Paintball gotchapaintball.com

Grand Slam USA Greystone Recreation Center raleighnc.gov (search for “Greystone”)

Pottery Camp potterycamp.com

Psycho 60 Escape Room

launchingpadraleigh.com

psycho60.com/ homekernersville

The Mardi Gras Bowling Center

Pump It Up of Raleigh

mardigrasbowling.com

grandslamusa.biz

polaricehouse.com

pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc

Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center

Notasium notasium.com

rainbowlanesclayton.com

Ovation Cinema Grill

Raleigh IcePlex

amctheatres.com

facebook.com/iceplex.com

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❱ FAMILY FUN Amusements-Nature and Animal Education The Scrap Exchange

Orange County Libraries

scrapexchange.org

co.orange.nc.us/library

The Sensation Nation

State Library

thesensationnation.com

statelibrary.ncdcr.gov

Silverspot Cinema

Town of Chapel Hill Public Library

silverspot.net

Sky Zone skyzone.com

SnickerDoodles

nchistoricsites.org/Bennett

chapelhillpubliclibrary.org

Wake County Libraries wakegov.com/libraries

goheels.com

Alpaca Dreams

joellane.org

alpacadreamsnc.com

Kidzu Children’s Museum

Carolina Tiger Rescue

kidzuchildrensmuseum.org

carolinatigerrescue.org

Barnes & Noble

Mordecai Historic Park

ncwildlife.org/learning/ education-centers/centennial

bn.com

cityofraleighmuseum.org

Flyleaf Books

Duke Homestead State Historical Site

All Booked Up

flyleafbooks.com

Letters Bookshop

Cary Heritage Museum

1870farm.com

City of Raleigh Museum

allbookedupsalemst.com

TreeRunner Adventure Park

Carolina Basketball Museum

Joel Lane Museum House

1870 Farm

marbleskidsmuseum.org

Songs for Seeds

fuquay-varina.org

burwellschool.org

scienceandhistory.org

NATURE AND ANIMAL EDUCATION

townofcary.org

BOOKSTORES

Splash Pad at South Park

Burwell School Historic Site

Imagination Station Science and History Museum

Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education

snicker-doodles.com

songsforseeds.com/raleigh

Bennett Place State Historic Site

dukehomestead.org

Marbles Kids Museum

raleighnc.gov/mordecai

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center moreheadplanetarium.org

Museum of Durham History

Clemmons Educational State Forest ncesf.org/clemmons.html

Conservators Center conservatorscenter.org

treerunnerraleigh.com

lettersbookshop.com

Executive Mansion

Triangle Glides

McIntyre’s Books

nchistoricsites.org/capitol/ exec/exectour.htm

triangleglides.com

fearrington.com/ mcintyres-books

Haywood Hall

Museum of Life and Science

haywoodhall.org

lifeandscience.org

lemur.duke.edu

Historic Hillsborough Walking Tour

New Hope Valley Railway and Museum

Durant Nature Preserve

visithillsboroughnc.com

triangletrain.com

raleighnc.gov

Triangle Rock Club trianglerockclub.com

Triangle Skydiving Center

Page 158 Books page158books.com

Purple Crow Books

museumofdurhamhistory.org

Sarah P. Duke Gardens gardens.duke.edu

Duke Lemur Center

triangleskydiving.com

purplecrowbooks.com

Triangle Table Tennis

Read With Me

Historic Oak View County Park

North Carolina Museum of History

The Farm at Fearrington Village

triangletabletennis.com

readwithme.us

wakegov.com/parks/oakview

ncmuseumofhistory.org

fearrington.com

United Skates

Reader’s Corner facebook.com/readerscorner-206318659400793

Historic Occoneechee/ Orange Speedway Trail

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Hill Ridge Farms

unitedskates.com/raleigh

historicspeedwaygroup.org

naturalsciences.org

Historic Stagville

North Carolina State Capitol

JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University

nchistoricsites.org/capitol

jcra.ncsu.edu

Pope House Museum

Maple View Agricultural Educational Center

Village Bowling Lanes villagelanes.com

Wheels Family Fun Park wheelsfamilyfunpark.com

XL Sports xlapex.com

Xtreme Park Adventures

The Regulator Bookshop regulatorbookshop.com

stagville.org

Quail Ridge Books

Historic Trolley Tours of Raleigh

quailridgebooks.com

MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL SITES

xtremeparkadventures.com

Art museums are listed on page 16.

LIBRARIES

Ayr Mount

Durham County Libraries

classicalamericanhomes.org/ ayr-mount

raleighnc.gov (search for “trolley tours”)

raleighnc.gov/parks (search for “Pope House Museum”)

Historic Yates Mill County Park

Ruffin-Roulhac House

wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill

visithillsboroughnc.com (search for “Ruffin-Roulhc”)

Horace Williams House

Tobacco Farm Life Museum

preservationchapelhill.org

tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org

durhamcountylibrary.org

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hillridgefarms.com

mapleviewagcenter.com

North Carolina Botanical Garden ncbg.unc.edu

North Carolina Zoological Park nczoo.org

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Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department Athletics School Programs Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services

Arts Aquatics Nature Summer Camp

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❱ FAMILY FUN Nature and Animal Education-Parks Old Mill Farm

Anderson Point Park

Dunham Park

oldmillfarmdurham.com

raleighnc.gov/parks

townofcary.org

Piedmont Wildlife Center

Apex Community Park

Durant Nature Preserve

piedmontwildlifecenter.org

apexnc.org/communitypark

raleighnc.gov/parks

Schoolhouse of Wonder

Apex Nature Park and Seymour Athletic Fields

Durham Central Park

schoolhouseofwonder.org

Shape Eco Farm shapeinternational.org

Spence’s Farm spencesfarm.com

Spring Haven Farm springhaven.farm

Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve townofcary.org (search “Stevens Nature Center”)

Triangle Land Conservancy Nature Preserves triangleland.org

Vollmer Farm vollmerfarm.com

Walnut Creek Wetland Center

apexnc.org/naturepark

Bass Lake Park hollyspringsnc.us

Blackwood Farm Park orangecountync.gov

Blue Jay Point County Park wakegov.com/parks/bluejay

durhamnc.gov

Eno River State Park ncparks.gov

Fairview Park orangecountync.gov

Homestead Park townofchapelhill.org

Horton Grove Nature Preserve triangleland.org

Hunter Street Park apexnc.org/798/hunter-street-park

Indian Trail Park durhamnc.gov

Johnston Mill Nature Preserve triangleland.org

Fred G. Bond Metro Park townofcary.org

ncparks.gov

townofcary.org

George and Julia Brumley Family Nature Preserve

J. B. Flaherty Park

Jordan Lake State Recreational Area

triangleland.org

Cedar Falls Park townofchapelhill.org

Cedar Grove Park orangecountync.gov

Centennial Park garnernc.gov

Annie Louise Wilkerson M.D. Nature Preserve Park

Chapel Hill Community Center Park

raleighnc.gov/parks

townofchapelhill.org

Winterpast Farm

John Chavis Memorial Park

PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

Elmira Avenue Park

wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

raleighnc.gov/parks

winterpast.org

durhamcentralpark.org

Historic Yates Mill County Park

raleighnc.gov/parks

Church Street Park townofmorrisville.org

wakeforestnc.gov

Forest Hills Park durhamnc.gov

Garner Recreational Park garnernc.gov

Robert V. Godbold Park townofcary.org

Gold Park visithillsboroughnc.com

Green Hills County Park wakegov.com/parks/greenhills

Hargraves Community Center Park

ncparks.gov

E. Carroll Joyner Park wakeforestnc.gov

Kelly Road Park apexnc.org/799/kelly-road-park

Kids Together Playground kidstogethercary.org

Knightdale Station Park knightdalenc.gov

Lake Benson Park garnernc.gov

Lake Crabtree County Park

townofchapelhill.org

wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree

Harris Lake County Park

Lake Johnson Park

wakegov.com/parks/harrislake

raleighnc.gov/parks

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

Lake Michie Recreation Area

Find websites for town parks on pages 8-9.

Crowder District Park

American Tobacco Trail

Downtown Park

wakegov.com/parks/att

townofcary.org

townofcary.org (search “Hemlock Bluffs”)

Anderson Community Park

Duke Forest

C.M. Herndon Park

townofcarrboro.org/342/parks

dukeforest.duke.edu

durhamnc.gov

wakegov.com/parks/crowder

Annie Jones Park

durhamnc.gov

Lake Wheeler raleighnc.gov/parks

Laurel Hills Park raleighnc.gov/parks

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â?ą FAMILY FUN Parks, Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation Leigh Farm Park

Pritchard Park

Shelley Lake Park

Taylor Street Park Sprayground

durhamnc.gov

townofchapelhill.org

raleighnc.gov/parks

Marsh Creek Park

Pullen Park

Jack Smith Park

wakeforestnc.gov/taylor-street-parksprayground.aspx

raleighnc.gov/parks

raleighnc.gov/parks

townofcary.org

Meadowmont Park

JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University

Junious N. Sorrell Park

townofchapelhill.org

Midtown Park visitnorthhills.com

Morrisville Community Park townofmorrisville.org

North Cary Park townofcary.org

Northgate Park durhamnc.gov

Oakwood Park townofchapelhill.org

jcra.ncsu.edu

Ritter Park townofcary.org

Robertson Millpond Preserve wakegov.com

Rock Quarry Park durhamnc.gov

Rodgers Family Skate Plaza apexnc.org/485/trackside-skate-plaza

Piney Wood Park

Sassafras All Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playground

durhamnc.gov

raleighnc.gov/parks

Ting Park hollyspringnc.us

Umstead Park

raleighnc.gov

townofchapelhill.org

South Garner Park garnernc.gov

Southern Community Park townofchapelhill.org

Spring Forest Road Park raleighnc.gov/parks

William B. Umstead State Park ncparks.gov

West Point on the Eno Park enoriver.org

White Deer Park

Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve

garnernc.gov

White Oak Park

triangleland.org

townofcary.org

Thomas Brooks Park

Wilson Park

townofcary.org

townofcarrboro.org/370/ wilson-park

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Summer Reading 2018 June 9 - August 11

DurhamCountyLibrary.org/SummerReading

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❱ FAMILY FUN A Triangle Bucket List night, Kids Run the Bases events or just getting a picture with Wool E. Bull, there’s always a reason to smile at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.” milb.com (search for “Durham Bulls”)

6. Shop, play and read at North Hills. The Triangle offers

25 Must-See/Must-Do Experiences

numerous shopping centers that facilitate the possibility of eating, shopping and playing the whole day away. But there’s something about having Quail Ridge Books right around the corner from Learning Express that makes spending a family day in that corner of Raleigh’s North Hills shopping center so appealing. visitnorthhills.com

BY MANDY HOWARD

7. Pick your own strawberries.

Explore the Dinosaur Trail at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham.

A Triangle Bucket List for Families

W

e all know the concept of a bucket list — things you must do before you “kick the bucket.” These lists often include skydiving, mountain climbing and, if you’re Tim McGraw, riding a bull named Fumanchu for 2.7 seconds.

These activities sound great, but may not be easy to plan with young kids or strollers in tow.

So, here we humbly present a Triangle Bucket List for Families.

You simply have not lived (in the Triangle with a family, at least) until you’ve checked off a few of these items.

Photo courtesy of Mandy Howard

1. Play at Pullen Park.

“Iconic.” That is the word Raleigh native and mom of two Amy Moreau uses to describe a day at Pullen Park in Raleigh.

“Especially the train. When my kids were younger, there was just something about that train ride at Pullen that made you feel

lucky to live in Raleigh,” she says.

A playground, picnic shelters, concessions and the 1911 Gustav A. Dentzel carousel make this park a “can’t miss” destination. raleighnc.gov/parks (search for "Pullen Park")

length and difficulty level for your family of adventurers. Turn to page 45 of this guide to learn about more family-friendly hikes in the Triangle area. ncparks.gov/william-b-umsteadstate-park

2. Explore the Museum of Life and Science. From dinosaur

4. See stars at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center. Take a trip to UNC-

trails to butterfly houses, and climbing trees to learning about the stars, this Durham museum has something for everyone.

Better yet, consider putting a museum membership on your bucket list. With plenty of indoor and outdoor exhibits, you’ll get your money’s worth the whole year through. lifeandscience.org

3. Take a Hike! William B. Umstead State Park is just one of many fantastic state parks in the Triangle. Throw some sunscreen and water bottles in a backpack and find a trail with the right

8. Get swept away at a Carolina Hurricanes game.

Chapel Hill to experience Morehead Plantetarium & Science Center’s GSK Fulldome Theater. You're sure to find a show that will suit your family and expand your imagination. moreheadplanetarium.org

5. Root, root, root for the home team at a Durham Bulls game.

“Every family can find something to do at a Durham Bulls game,” says Durham Bulls Director of Communications Matt Sutor.

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Not much else says spring in the Triangle like picking strawberries with your family. Many local farms specialize in providing a perfect berry-picking experience by offering additional activities. carolinaparent.com/cp/where-topick-strawberries-in-the-triangle

This may not be something native Raleighites grew up with, but a Stanley Cup trophy bearing the Carolina Hurricanes’ name and an abundance of special family deals is a pretty good indication that Raleigh has fully embraced all things Caniac. nhl.com/hurricanes

9. Pick a pumpkin at Hill Ridge Farms. While spring may be all about berry picking, fall is when pumpkins take the spotlight. There are many fantastic places in the Triangle to grab a gourd or two, but Hill Ridge

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❱ FAMILY FUN A Triangle Bucket List Farms in Youngsville also provides a full day of fall fun, including a corrugated pipe slide, giant bounce pillow and tractor ride to the pumpkin patch. hillridgefarms.com

10. Watch a movie under moonlight.

While most areas of the country said goodbye to outdoor movie experiences when drive-ins went out of vogue, the Triangle boasts several venues that still honor this tradition. Raleigh native Brian Williams, a father of active twin boys, advises that once you find your theater of choice, “Scope out the trees because bringing a hammock makes it especially cool.” carolinaparent.com/cp/triangle-summermovie-deals-for-families

11. Pick a parade. Raleigh’s parades, especially for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day, are perfect examples of how the Triangle region maintains a small-town ambiance with big-city opportunities. On parade day, you’ll find yourself immersed in culture, all with affordable and attainable parking. grma.org/christmas-parade, raleighstpats.org 12. Enjoy turkey legs and pig races.

Oh, yes … all Triangle families must visit Raleigh’s fairgrounds for the North Carolina State Fair in October and the Got to Be NC Festival in May. From rides to live music and deep-fried fun, there's something for everyone at both of these down-home annual events. ncstatefair.org, gottobencfestival.com

13. Delight your senses at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Ever growing, ever innovative … there is always something new and beautiful to view at the North Carolina Museum of Art. ncartmuseum.org

14. Watch planes land. Take a trip to Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Observation Park to watch planes land, hear pilot-tower communication via audio speakers and spend some time on the park’s playground. rdu.com/observation-park

15. Discover Raleigh’s hidden theater.

One of Raleigh’s greatest treasures is Raleigh Little Theatre and Raleigh Rose Garden,

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located not far from North Carolina State University’s campus. raleighlittletheatre.org

16. Drone watch at Dorothea Dix Park.

This 308-acre Raleigh park includes a large public field that many residents use to fly drones, airplanes and kites. raleighnc.gov/parks (search for “Dorothea Dix”)

17. Create art with your family. The Triangle community loves art, so many businesses and organizations provide guided painting and crafting opportunities for people of all ages. The Scrap Exchange in Durham, for example, is a creative reuse center that recycles everyday items for inclusion in art projects. scrapexchange.org

21. Listen to symphonies and cicadas.

With a blanket of cotton below and starry night above, enjoy North Carolina Symphony’s Summerfest series, which features themed outdoor symphonies, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. Picnic meals are welcome. ncsymphony.org (search for “Summerfest”)

22. Rough it at the lake. Sure, there’s an abundance of outdoor opportunities throughout the Triangle, but there are also places where your family can get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Falls Lake in Raleigh and Jordan Lake in Apex, for example, offer marinas and a variety of family camp sites. ncparks.gov

trip to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh for fun exhibits — such as the giant LEGOs in “IdeaWorks” — then head next door to Marbles IMAX to catch a movie such as “Pandas 3D,” which will be showing there throughout the next year. marbleskidsmuseum.org

23. Go on a treetop adventure. Swing through the trees like Tarzan at TreeRunner Adventure Park or Go Ape! Zip Line and Treetop Adventure, both of which offer exciting ropes course experiences and are located in Raleigh. Be sure to check out the “Glow Night” ropes course option at TreeRunner Adventure Park. treerunnerraleigh.com, goape.com

19. Go museum hopping. Marbles Kids

24. Be festive for a cause. Whether it's

18. Build with giant LEGOs. Take a

Museum in Raleigh isn’t the only museum in town. Whether your passion is history, science, art or animals, there’s a museum for you.

Choose from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Museum of History and North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh (all of which offer free admission); the Museum of Life and Science and Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University in Durham; and Kidzu Children’s Museum and Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill. carolinaparent.com/cp/family-fun (click on “Museums and Historical Sites”).

20. Shop fresh at a local farmers market.

From the mammoth State Farmers Market in Raleigh to smaller weekend markets across the Triangle, you’ll find plenty of fresh produce and homemade goodies at a town near you. Many farmers markets also host special events. carolinaparent.com/cp/ farmers-markets-grow-in-the-triangle-1

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saving a river at Festival for the Eno in Durham or supporting local arts at Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in Cary, there are plenty of reasons for your family to enjoy one of the Triangle’s many philanthropic festivals together. carolinaparent.com/cp/four-seasons-of-family-fun

25. Watch the acorn drop. Raleigh is known as “the City of Oaks” so it makes sense that an acorn sculpture stands steadfast in Moore Square year-round. But on New Year’s Eve, that acorn gets transported to City Plaza in order to be lowered slowly by a crane … twice! The acorn drops once early in the evening for families who need to get their kids to bed early, and again as the clock strikes midnight. It’s bizarre, yes… but also kind of amazing. firstnightraleigh.com Mandy Howard is a mother of three and freelance writer in Raleigh.

Sports and Fitness Athletic and fitness-minded families in the Triangle have plenty of options for staying active and healthy.

From soccer and golf to swimming and yoga, there’s something for everyone. Browse these listings to find activities perfect for the entire family. (Note: Websites requiring “www” are indicated below.)

YOUTH SPORTS ❱ ARCHERY

Christine Harrelson Archery christineharrelson.com

First Flight Archery

Photo of courtesy of Sergey Novikov/Shutterstock.com

firstflightarchery.com

Parkwood Sports Association

North Ridge Basketball Academy

psasports.org

nrbasketballacademy.com

PC Baseball

Player Development Services

pcbaseballnc.com

Cheer Carolina All-Stars cheercarolina.com

Cheer Extreme All-Stars Raleigh cheerextremeraleigh.com

facebook.com/pdsbasketball

Lifetime Archery

South Durham Little League

lifetimearchery.com

sdll.org

playinitforward.com

Raleigh Revolution Archery

West Raleigh Baseball Association

❱ BOATING

rockstartriangle.com

facebook.com/raleighrevolution

westraleigh.org

carolinasailingclub.org

❱ BASEBALL

❱ BASKETBALL

Carolina Sailing Foundation

Find more cheerleading programs in the football and gymnastics sections.

bullcitylittleleague.org

www.holtsports.org (“www” required)

carolinasailingfoundation.org

❱ CRICKET

Triangle Boardsailing Club

trianglecricketleague.org

Bull City Little League Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League

Holt Athletic Association

Hoops City U

milb.com

hoopscityu.com

Garner Baseball Inc.

JSL Hoop Dreams

garnerbaseball.com

jslhoopdreams.com

Little League of Clayton

NetWorks Basketball

claytonlittleleague.org

networksbasketball.com

Radiance All-Stars

Triangle Blazers

radianceallstars.tripod.com

Rockstar Cheer and Dance

Carolina Sailing Club

triangleboardsailing.com

Triangle Cricket League

❱ CYCLING

Triangle Rowing Club

Capital City BMX

trianglerowing.org

ccbmx.org

❱ CHEERLEADING

Carolina Legacy All-Stars

Carolinas Cycling Association

carolinalegacyallstars.com

carolinascycling.org

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❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Cycling-Gymnastics

20% of all students learn differently.

Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex ddasc.com

Triangle Bikeworks trianglebikeworks.org

❱ EQUESTRIAN Bridlewood Farm

bridlewoodyouth.wixsite.com/ website

For forty years, The Hill Center has been serving students with learning and attention differences in our half-day School Year program, tutoring offerings, and summer programs.

Contact us today to learn how Hill can help.

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Come See the Difference at an International Preschool!

Full Day and Half Day Preschool for ages 2 to 5 years!

Our Full Day students have fun connecting with friends at IPR Beijing!

Full day tuition includes breakfast, all snacks, and lunch!

National Flag Football nationalflagfootballnc.com

Happy Trails Farm Heads Up Riding Academy

Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Consolidated Football Federation

headsupacademy.com

cff-popwarner.com

Horses for Hope

❱ GOLF

happytrailsfarm.us

horsesforhope.org

MacNair’s Country Acres macnairscountryacres.com

Montross Quarter Horses montrossquarterhorses.com

North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center

tritonstables.net

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trianglefhl.com

deadbrokehorsefarm.com

Triton Stables

☎

Triangle Field Hockey League

Dead Broke Farm

southernoakequestriancenter.com

(Brier Creek next to Frankie’s)

northcarolinafieldhockey.com

carolinacopperheads.org

Southern Oak Equestrian Center

919-957-7249 ipraleigh.com

North Carolina Field Hockey Association

buckhornfarms-nc.com

rosewoodfarm.org

2730 Godley Lane, Raleigh, NC 27617

❱ FIELD HOCKEY

❱ FOOTBALL

Rosewood Farm

Tour Now for the Upcoming School Year!

International Preschool of Raleigh

researchtrianglefencing.com

Buckhorn Farms of Holly Springs

nctrcriders.org

Spanish & Chinese • Reading, Math & Writing • Art, Music, Science • Smart Boards • iPads • Yoga • International Assessments • Piano • STEM • Global Liberal Arts Curriculum • Arabic • Skype Learning Sessions • Cooking

Research Triangle Fencing

❱ FENCING

Apex Fencing Academy apexfencing.net

Mid-South Fencers' Club midsouthfencersclub.org

Carolina Copperheads

The First Tee of the Triangle thefirstteetriangle.org

Girls Golf girlsgolf.org

Knights Play Golf Center knightsplay.com

North Carolina State Wolfpack Golf School wolfpackgolfschools.com

North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation ncjuniorgolf.org

Tarheel Golf Foundation tarheelgolf.org

TGA of Wake County playtga.com/wakecounty

❱ GYMNASTICS

Artistic Gymnastics artisticgymnastics.us

Bull City Gymnastics bullcitygymnastics.com

❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Gymnastics-Rugby Chapel Hill Gymnastics

Raleigh IcePlex

Chapel Hill Quest Center

chapelhillgymnastics.com

iceplex.com

chquestcenter.com

eNeRGY Kidz

Raleigh Junior Rollers

Fighting Tiger Family Karate

energykidz.net

raleighjuniorrollers.com

ftfkarate.com

Faulkner’s Dance & Gymnastics

Raleigh Youth Hockey Association

Innovative Martial Arts Academy

faulknersdanceandgym.com

ryha.org

triangledojo.com

vmanc.com

Gymcarolina Gymnastics

Triangle Youth Hockey of North Carolina

Johnson’s Martial Arts

White Tiger Taekwondo

tkdcary.com

whitetigertkd.com

Karate International

Yong-in Martial Arts

karateinternational.com

tkd-yongin.com

Lee Brothers Martial Arts

❱ OBSTACLE COURSE TRAINING

gymcarolina.com

Langley Gymnastics

tyhnc.com

langleygymnastics.com

❱ JUMP ROPE

My Gym Raleigh

bouncingbulldogs.org

my-gym.com/raleigh

Orange County Gymnastics

Bouncing Bulldogs Skipsations! skipsations.org

ocgnc.com

YMCA Super Skippers

Peak City Gymnastics

ymcatriangle.org /programsservices/sports/youth-jump-rope

peakgymnasticsacademy.com

Sonshine Gymnastics sonshinegymnastics.com

Superior Gymnastics asuperiorgym.com

Team Attraction Gymnastics teamattractiongymnastics.com

TRIumph Gymnastics triumphnc.com

The Tumble Gym thetumblegym.com

Young’s Gym – Kids in Motion youngsgym.com

❱ HOCKEY AND SKATING

❱ LACROSSE

North Carolina Lacrosse Academy

United Tae Kwon Do Academy of Chapel Hill unitedtkdcom

U.S. Black Belt Academy usblackbeltacademy.com

Vision Martial Arts

leebrothers.com

Master Chang’s Martial Arts masterchangtkd.com

Parker’s Martial Arts Academy

USA Ninja Challenge usaninjachallenge.com/ durham-nc

Warrior Tech OCR warriortechocr.com

parkersmartialarts.com

❱ PARKOUR

Peck’s Taekwondo

Enso Movement

peckstkd.com

ensomovement.com

Rival Youth Lacrosse

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

❱ RACQUETBALL

rivallaxnc.com

bjjnc.com

WinWinSports

Progressive Taekwondo Academy

nclaxacademy.com

playtowin.com

progressivetkdacademy.com Check the Multiple Sports section on page 43 for additional listings.

Red Sun Academy

❱ MARTIAL ARTS

Revolution Self Defense

Ancient Arts Family Karate aaafamilykarate.com

Apex Martial Arts apexmartialartscenter.com

Orange County Sportsplex

Best Karate

trianglesportsplex.com

trianglesbestkarate.com

Polar Ice House

Bushido Karate Shotokan

polaricehouse.com

bushidokarateshotokan.com

Raleigh Center Ice

Championship Martial Arts

raleighcenterice.com

cma-cary.com

Kildaire Farms Racquet and Swim Club kildairefarmsracquetand swimclub.com

Life Time Fitness lifetime.life

YMCA of the Triangle

redsunacademy.com

ymcatriangle.org

revolutionselfdefense.com

❱ ROCK CLIMBING

Shaw’s School of Karate

climbprogression.com

shawskarate.com

Progression Climbing Triangle Rock Club

Tapout Fitness

trianglerockclub.com

raleigh.tapoutfitness.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts

❱ RUGBY

Cary Rugby

trofhollysprings.com

caryrugby.com

Triangle Family Karate

Highlanders Rugby Club of Chapel Hill

trianglefamilykarate.com

highlandersrfc.org carolinaparent.com

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❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Rugby-Volleyball Raleigh Redhawks Youth Rugby

❱ SOCCER

Chapel Hill Tennis Club

TGA of Wake County

chapelhilltennisclub.com

playtga.com/wakecounty

ymcatriangle.org/programsservices/sports/youth-soccer/ alexander-family-ymca

Duke Diving Club

Triangle Aquatic Center

dukediving.com

triangleaquatics.org

❱ RUNNING

Goldfish Swim School

Triangle Swim School

Carolina Allstars

Capital Area Railhawks Development Academy

goldfishswimschool.com

triangleswimschool.com

ncallstars.org

capitalarearailhawks.com

USTA Junior Team Tennis

Carolina Eagles Track and Field

East Wake Soccer Association

Greenway Club Racers Swim Team

carolinaeaglestrackclub.org

eastwakesoccer.org

Carolina Elite Track and Field

Futbol Club of Cary

Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club

fccary.com

hollowrock.com

❱ VOLLEYBALL

Jordan Lake Futbol Club

blueskyvolleyball.com

jordanlakefutbol.com

Kildaire Farms Racquet and Swim Club

Metros Soccer Academy

kildairefarmsracquetand swimclub.com

Carolina Edge Volleyball

Lake Park Swim Club

Chapel Hill Area Volleyball Club

redhawksrugby.com

Raleigh Rugby raleighrugby.org

carolina-elite.com

Chapel Hill/Carrboro Pacers Youth Running Club

Alexander Family YMCA Youth Soccer League

ccpacers.org

msasoccer.net

Durham Striders Track Club

Next Level Academy

durhamstriders.com

nextlevelacademy.com

Evolution Track Club

North Carolina FC Youth

evolutiontrackclub.com

ncfcyouth.com

Girls on the Run

Orange County Parks and Recreation Youth Soccer League

gotrtriangle.org

thegreenwayclub.com/ swim_team

lakeparkpool.com

Magic Express Tennis Club metctennis.com

Marlins of Raleigh Swim Team

apexnc.org /417/Tennis

❱ TABLE TENNIS

Triangle Table Tennis triangletabletennis.com

Blue Sky Volleyball

carolinaedgevolleyball.com

chavc.net

D.O.V.E. Volleyball dovevb.com

Jammers Volleyball Club

marlinsofraleigh.com

jammersvolleyball.com

orangecountync.gov/ departments/deapr/ soccer_league_-_spring.php

New Wave Swim Team

NC Elite Volleyball Club

newwaveswimteam.org

ncelitevb.org

Sports Arts Academy

North Carolina Diving

NC Kat Volleyball

ncdiveteam.com

nckatvolleyball.com

Raleigh Swimming Association

North Carolina Volleyball Academy

swimrsa.org

ncacademyvb.org

XL Soccer World

Raleigh Tennis Association

Raleigh Volleyball Club

xlsoccerworld.com

raleightennis.com

❱ SWIM AND TENNIS Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Seven Oaks Swim and Racquet Club

trackxplosion.org

aqua-tots.com

sevenoaksraleigh.com

Triangle Champions Track Club

British Swim School - Raleigh

Tarheel Swimming Association

Hurdles First Track Club hurdlesfirsttc.com

Junior Striders juniorstriders.webs.com

North Wake Track Club northwaketrackclub.com

Raleigh Walkers raleighwalkers.com

RunJumpThrow runjumpthrow.usatf.org

Track Xplosion

sportsartsacademy.com

Triangle United Soccer Association triangleunited.org

britishswimschool.com/raleigh

trianglechampions.com

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vb1.us

Sinjin Beach Volleyball sinjinbeach.com

Southern Sand Volleyball southernsandvolleyball.org

Triangle Volleyball Club trianglevolleyball.org

❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Wrestling-Multiple Sports

❱ WRESTLING Atlantic Coast Wrestling Club

atlanticcoastwrestlingclub.com

Forged Fitness Wrestling Academy forged.fitness/wrestling

South Wake Wrestling Club crossfitsouthwake.com/ south-wake-wrestling-club

Wolfpack Wrestling Club wolfpackwrestlingclub.org

❱ MULTIPLE SPORTS 540 Express Sports fvaasports.org

Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources 540express.org

Apex Sports Authority asayouthsports.org

Boys & Girls Club wakebgc.org

Bridge II Sports bridge2sports.org

Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department

Hillandale Sports Association hillandalesports.org

Holly Springs Parks and Recreation hollyspringsnc.us

i9 Sports i9sports.com

Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources townofmorrisville.org

NetSports netsportsnc.com

Parish Athletics parishathleticsnc.org

The Performance Academy tpanc.com

Raleigh Parks and Recreation The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Durham salvationarmydurham.org

The Salvation Army Community Center salvationarmycarolinas.org/ wakecounty

Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

Selma Parks and Recreation

townofcary.org

selma-nc.com

Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation

Smithfield Parks and Recreation

chapelhillparks.org

smithfield-nc.com

Clayton Parks and Recreation

Special Olympics North Carolina

townofclaytonnc.org

sonc.net

Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

SuperTots Sports Academy

Garner Parks and Recreation garnernc.gov

Hi-5 Sports hi-5nc.com

immaculataschool.org

parks.raleighnc.gov

townofcarrboro.org

fuquay-varina.org

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supertotsports.com/centralnc

Ting Park hollyspringsnc.us

Upward Sports upward.org

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❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Multiple Sports-College Sports Wake Forest Parks and Recreation wakeforestnc.gov

Wendell Parks and Recreation townofwendell.com

YOUTH FITNESS Abilitations Children’s Therapy & Wellness Center actwc.com

Blue Sky Pilates of Cary blueskypilatesofcary.com

Triangle Circus Arts trianglecircusarts.com

Triangle Yoga Shala

COLLEGE SPORTS

The Tumble Gym

goduke.com

thetumblegym.com

bodygo fitness

xlapex.com

bodygo.fitness

USA Ninja Challenge

YMCA of the Triangle

Carrboro Yoga Company

usaninjachallenge.com/ durham-nc

ymcatriangle.org

carrboroyoga.com

Zebulon Parks and Recreation

Cirque de Vol

SPORTS TRAINING ActivEdge Sports Performance Center activedgefit.com

cirquedevol.com

Durham Yoga Company durhamyoga.com

Evolve Movement evolvemovement.com

northcarolinafc.com

triangleyoga.com

XL Sports

townofzebulon.org

North Carolina Football Club

Warrior Tech OCR warriortechocr.com

Duke University

Meredith College goavengingangels.com

North Carolina Central University nccueaglepride.com

World in Motion

North Carolina State University

worldinmotiondance.com

gopack.com

YMCA of the Triangle

William Peace University

ymcatriangle.org

gopeacepacers.com

SPECTATOR SPORTS

Shaw University

Athletic Lab

Expressions in Rhythm Studio

athleticlab.com

eirstudio.com

❱ AUTO RACING

Athletic Performance Center

HealthyMoms Fitness

Orange County Speedway

St. Augustine’s College

ocstrack.com

saintaugfalcons.com

Wake County Speedway

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

apcraleigh.com

Cary–Raleigh Orthopaedic Performance Center apcraleigh.com

D1 Sports Training d1sportstraining.com/raleigh

One Step Beyond Multisport Coaching

healthymomsfitness.com

Hillsborough Yoga Company hillsboroughyoga.com

Koko FitClub

wcspeedway.com

❱ BASEBALL

Carolina Mudcats

kokofitclub.com

carolinamudcats.com

Life Time Fitness

Durham Bulls

lifetime.life

durhambulls.com

The Little Gym

Holly Springs Salamanders

osbmultisport.com

thelittlegym.com

Prime Raleigh

Little Guru Kids Yoga

primeraleigh.com

littlegurukidsyoga.com

❱ HOCKEY

SportHQ

Lionheart Fitness Kids

carolinahurricanes.com

sporthq.org

lionheartfitnesskids.com

UNC Wellness Performance Center at Meadowmont

Lux Performance Arts

uncwellness.com/services/ performance-center

VertiMax vertimax.com

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Carolina Hurricanes

❱ ROLLER DERBY Carolina Rollergirls

luxperformancearts.com

carolinarollergirls.com

Marbles Kids Museum

❱ SOCCER

marbleskidsmuseum.org (browse the calendar for fitness class options and times)

nccourage.com

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North Carolina Courage

www.shawbears.com (“www” required)

goheels.com

Take your kids on an educational trek through one of the Triangle's many kid-approved hiking trails.

❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Family-Friendly Hikes DUKE FOREST 800 White Pine Dr., Durham dukeforest.duke.edu/recreation/running-hiking This 7,000-acre forest owned by Duke University includes many family-friendly forest trails that are easy to access from central Durham.

CARY/APEX Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve* 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary townofcary.org (search for “Hemlock Bluffs”) Hemlock Bluffs hosts a unique ecosystem of plant life more often found in the mountains, such as the preserve’s Eastern Hemlock trees.

The .8-mile Swift Creek loop trail is perfect for families because it includes educational markers and offers scenic creek and bluff views.

JORDAN LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA

Triangle Green Spaces Offer Family-Friendly Hikes

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC

Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Brignac

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bundant green spaces and temperate weather attract many families to the Triangle. What better way to experience the outdoor opportunities this region has to offer than by enjoying a hike through one of its many forests and natural areas?

Here are some family-friendly hiking opportunities in the Raleigh-DurhamChapel Hill area — several of which offer recently upgraded trails, and some of which are registered with the “Kids in Parks” program (kidsinparks.com). Starred trails are staff favorites.

DURHAM ENO RIVER STATE PARK 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham ncparks.gov/eno-river-state-park/trails A popular spot for fishing, swimming, kayaking and hiking, Eno River State Park

includes many of the region’s best hiking trails.

Here are a few that are perfect for families: Cole Mill Trail* – This easy 1-mile loop trail is accessed from the Cole Mill picnic area and runs along the Eno River for part of the way. An offshoot from this trail leads to Bobbitt Hole, an excellent swimming hole.

(Note: This swimming hole is a lot of fun — but quite deep. We only recommend it for supervised children who already know how to swim.)

Cox Mountain Trail – Families interested in a slightly longer hike will enjoy this 3.75mile loop trail that begins and ends at Fews Ford, a shallow area perfect for wading and picnicking. It includes views of some of the best whitewater areas in the park.

Pump Station Trail – This easy 1.5-mile loop trail is known for gentle hills and beautiful spring wildflowers that will provide colorful scenery during your family’s hike. carolinaparent.com

280 State Park Rd., Apex ncparks.gov/jordan-lake-state-recreationarea/trails The large natural area surrounding manmade Jordan Lake offers numerous hiking trails with lake views. They include: Children’s Nature Trail – This 0.5-mile loop trail crosses old farmland and a pond. Sharpeyed hikers may even spot old tobacco rows.

The Jordan Lake Track Trail* (a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail) – This 1.25-mile trail includes self-guided, family-friendly educational adventures.

Ebenezer Church Old Oak Trail – This 1-mile loop trail can be cut down to a 0.5-mile trail if necessary due to a shortcut that makes it userfriendly for families with young children.

FRED G. BOND METRO PARK 801 High House Rd., Cary townofcary.org (search for “Bond Park”) The 2-mile trail around Bond Lake is pleasant and easy. The park includes several shorter forest trails as well, and a stop by the Lazy Daze playground is a fun way to end the day.

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❱ SPORTS AND FITNESS Family-Friendly Hikes lengths. Two of the most popular trails for families include: Oak Rock Trail* (a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail) – This 0.6-mile loop trail offers educational adventures for kids. It features a big rock and crosses a small stream.

Potts Branch Trail – This 1.3 mile round-trip trail follows the course of three streams and provides excellent picnicking spots.

PRAIRIE RIDGE ECOSTATION*

FALLS LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest ncparks.gov/falls-lake-state-recreation-area Falls Lake State Recreation Area has many hiking trails of varying lengths, including the Duck Cove Trail, which is a 1.5-mile Kids In Parks TRACK Trail offering lake views.

2713 Mt. Sinai Rd., Chapel Hill triangleland.org/explore/nature-preserves/ johnston-mill-nature-preserve The 3-mile Johnston Mill Loop trail takes visitors around the preserve, following New Hope Creek for a while and later allowing hikers to look down on the creeks and meadows from a bluff. See fall colors and spring wildflowers along this trail.

For a shorter hike, take the 0.6 mile Beech Loop trail through a resplendent beech forest.

(Note: New Hope Creek is pretty, but not clean enough for swimming or wading.)

BLUE JAY POINT COUNTY PARK

DURANT NATURE PRESERVE

PIEDMONT NATURE TRAILS 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill ncbg.unc.edu/piedmont-nature-trails Part of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Piedmont Nature Trails include the familyfriendly Streamside Trail and Oak-Hickory Trail, both short forest loops. These are good hikes for families who want to learn about trees, since many on the trail are labeled.

320 Elizabeth Brady Rd., Ayr Mount visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/ historic-occoneechee-speedway-trail A 1-mile oval loop, which is part of 4 miles of trails, takes visitors alongside the Eno River and around the last surviving racetrack from NASCAR’s first season in 1949. It’s a forested hike now, but you can still see the stands and an old race car, in addition to the track itself.

OCCONEECHEE MOUNTAIN STATE NATURAL AREA

SWIFT CREEK BLUFFS NATURE PRESERVE 7800 Holly Springs Rd., Raleigh triangleland.org/explore/nature-preserves/swiftcreek-bluffs-nature-preserve Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve's familyfriendly loop trail is just over 1 mile. It follows Swift Creek and climbs a picturesque bluff.

JOHNSTON MILL NATURE PRESERVE

8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/ Parks/Durant.html Formerly a Boy Scout camp, this preserve was created with kid-friendly hiking in mind. It contains 5 miles of trails that trek through forests and wetlands, and alongside creeks and lakes.

HISTORIC OCCONEECHEE SPEEDWAY TRAIL*

5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/ Parks/AnnieWilkerson.html This preserve offers three family-friendly trails: the Epps Forrest Loop (0.7 miles), the Hidden Rocks Trail (0.9 miles) and the Pond Loop (0.6 miles). Visitors can borrow nature-themed backpacks at the preserve’s education center for use on the trails.

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4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill This park has several trails, including the Millpond Trail, which is a 1-mile loop that encircles the pond and begins (or ends, if you go the other way) with a view of historic Yates Mill.

HILLSBOROUGH/ AYR MOUNT

ANNIE LOUISE WILKERSON, MD NATURE PRESERVE

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3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh wakegov.com/parks/bluejay This park features numerous short trails, including a 1-mile loop that opens up to beautiful views of Falls Lake.

1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh naturalsciences.org/prairie-ridge An outdoor extension of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Prairie Ridge Ecostation is designed to preserve and teach visitors about North Carolina ecosystems.

Its Forest Trail and Prairie Trail (both very kid-friendly), lead hikers through native forest and grassland ecosystems. Families can pick blackberries along the trails during summer.

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625 Virginia Cates Rd., Hillsborough ncparks.gov/occoneechee-mountain-statenatural-area/trails This park brings a Western North Carolina feel to the Piedmont. Families with older kids can comfortably hike the 2.2-mile Occoneechee Mountain Loop Trail for scenic views and a walk alongside the Eno River. Families with younger kids might prefer the 0.9-mile Chestnut Oak Trail.

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GEORGE AND JULIA BRUMLEY FAMILY NATURE PRESERVE 3055 New Hope Church Rd., Chapel Hill triangleland.org/explore/nature-preserves/ brumley-forest-nature-preserve This nature preserve includes the familyfriendly 1.2-mile Wood Duck Way trail.

George and Julia Brumley purchased this property during the 1990s to prevent it from becoming a subdivision. After the Brumleys passed away, the Ziest Foundation sold the land in 2010 to Triangle Land Conservancy to create a model for sustainable land management practices.

Elizabeth Brignac is a freelance writer and mother of two adventurous boys in Cary. Read her 2017 feature on Kids in Parks trails at carolinaparent.com/cp/kids-in-parks-programencourages-nature-explorations-and-play.

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Health and Wellness EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Your family’s health is important. For those times when you need urgent medical help, specialty care or a referral, you’ll find a diverse range of experienced and caring health care professionals right here in the Triangle.

Fire Police, Ambulance

COMMUNITY HEALTH

NC Health Info

Duke University Hospital

nchealthinfo.org

advancechc.org

Orange County Health Department

dukemedicine.org/locations/ duke-university-hospital

Carolinas Poison Center 800-222-1222

Alamance County Public Health Department alamance-nc.com/health

Chatham Health Alliance chathamhealthalliancenc.org

Power Outages Duke Energy Carolinas 800-POWERON (800-769-3766)

Progress Energy Carolinas 800-419-6356

Duke Healthy Lifestyles Program

Wake County Public Health Department wakegov.com/humanservices/ publichealth

HOSPITALS

Durham County Public Health Department

chathamhospital.org

dconc.gov/services/public-health

Johnston Health johnstonhealth.org

North Carolina Children’s Hospital uncchildrens.org

UNC Rex Healthcare rexhealth.com

pediatrics.duke.edu/divisions/ healthy-lifestyles

Chatham Hospital Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center

UNC Hospitals uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc

Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center

dukechildrens.org

www.durham.va.gov (“www” required in URL)

johnstonnc.com/health

Duke Raleigh Hospital

WakeMed Cary Hospital wakemed.org/cary-hospital

Lincoln Community Health Center

dukehealthraleigh.org

Duke Regional Hospital

WakeMed Raleigh Campus

dukeregional.org

wakemed.org/raleigh-campus

Johnston County Public Health Department

lincolnchc.org

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911

Advance Community Health

❱ HEALTH AND WELLNESS Hospitals-Urgent Care Clinics WakeMed North Hospital

MedFirst

wakemed.org/north

medfirstmedical.com

PHYSICIAN AND DENTAL REFERRAL American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry aapd.org

American Dental Association ada.org

Minute Clinic at CVS (some located in Target) minuteclinic.com

Nextcare Urgent Care nextcare.com

Orange Family Medical Group ofmg.net

Delta Dental of North Carolina deltadentalnc.org

Duke Medicine

The Pediatric Express: Urgent Care for Kids and Teens pediatricexpress.com

medicine.duke.edu/ patient-care/referrals

Raleigh Orthopaedic Urgent Care

North Carolina Dental Society

raleighortho.com

ncdental.org

North Carolina Medical Board ncmedboard.org

UNC CareLink

Raleigh Urgent Care Center raleighurgentcarecenter.com

Chapel Hill Pediatrics

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Durham Office: 7:15 -7:50 am M-F

REX Express Care rexhealth.com/urgent-care

med.unc.edu

WakeMed Doctor Choice wakemed.org/doctorchoice

RX Urgent Care rxuc.com

Tremont Medical Center

URGENT CARE CLINICS AND EMERGENCY CENTERS Duke Urgent Care dukehealth.org

Emergency Room at Duke University Hospital

tremontmedicalcenter.com

UNC Hospitals Emergency Department uncmedicalcenter.org

UNC REX Healthcare Emergency Department rexhealth.com

dukehealth.org

The Family Doctor ncfamilydoctor.com

FastMed Urgent Care fastmed.com

Johnston Health QuikMed Urgent Care johnstonhealth.org/locations/ quikmed-urgent-care

UNC Urgent Care uncpn.com

WakeMed Emergency Department wakemed.org

WakeMed Urgent Care wakemed.org

919-942-4173

Open daily including weekends and holidays.

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120 Conner Drive, Suite 101, Chapel Hill

Now Open Durham Southpoint location 6216 Fayetteville Road, Office Park II

Living Kitchen in Chapel Hill and Raleigh serves plant-based organic cuisine.

Raleigh Raw From poke bowls to cold-pressed juices, Raleigh Raw doesn’t just want to feed you — this downtown Oak City restaurant aims to nourish you. Raleigh Raw first made its mark on the Triangle in 2013 by bringing organic, unprocessed and cold-pressed juices to shoppers’ doorsteps.

With the backing of an energetic crowdfunding campaign, the Raleigh Raw team opened its brick-and-mortar cafe in 2016 with the same type of cuisine in mind. This hip eatery’s juices and smoothies are kid-tested and parent approved, plus big on taste and nutrition. raleighraw.com

Living Kitchen

Organic Options Expand in the Triangle

BY ELLIOT ACOSTA

G Photo courtesy of Living Kitchen

reen is the new black when it comes to feeding your family, and the Triangle is no stranger to organic food, with its long growing season and booming businesses. Finding organic goodies for everyone around the table to enjoy is as easy as opening your GPS app. Here are a few options to consider during your search for local organics.

Weaver Street Market Weaver Street Market is a trusted Triangle co-op 30 years in the making and now serves customers in Hillsborough,

Carrboro and Chapel Hill — with a downtown Raleigh location coming later this year to the Warehouse District.

The market’s reputation as a must-visit store for organicminded shoppers is centered on collaborations with local food artisans and farmers to provide organic produce, meats, cheeses and even wine. Weaver Street isn’t just building bridges between families and organic food — it also runs a childhood hunger initiative called TABLE and displays customers’ art in the cafe. weaverstreetmarket.coop

Durham Co-op Market A true embodiment of the community it inhabits, the Durham Co-op Market is as much a reflection of the Bull City as it is a market and cafe.

Shoppers will identify Durham’s culture in every aspect of the co-op — from obtaining a punch card for walking or biking to it, to feeling welcome to breastfeed within the store.

The market also welcomes kids via a robust “Co-op Explorers” program that encourages them to learn more about nutrition. durham.coop carolinaparent.com

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Business partners Juliana Luna and Stephen Edwards opened their original Living Kitchen in Charlotte’s South End to fill the void of quality, handcrafted organic and plant-based cuisine.

The two expanded their business east to fill the same gap in Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Living Kitchen covers your three square meals a day by offering an expansive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus, Living Kitchen’s Cookie Bites are available in various health food markets around the southeast.

These satisfying raw, organic and vegan cookies will have even the most persnickety of children asking for more. livingkitchen.com

Harmony Farms Priding itself as Raleigh’s only 100 percent organic grocery, Harmony Farms has been at the forefront of the organic movement for decades. Long before modern organic buying trends, Harmony Farms

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❱ HEALTH AND WELLNESS Organic Options Clockwise: Durham Co-op offers a "Co-op Explorers" program for kids.

Buoy Bowls feature the acai berry and originated on the West Coast.

Fresh Levant Bistro serves Lavantie cuisine from the Eastern Mediterranean.

Chatham Marketplace

championed organic produce in the Triangle. Its juice and smoothie bar is also 100 percent organic, providing plenty of straw-sipping nutrition, including drinks with original names such as “Detox” and “Refresher” that everyone in the family will enjoy. new.harmony-farms.net

Global Village The beloved coffee shop Global Village has been caffeininating students and professionals alike since 2000. Located on iconic Hillsborough Street near the North Carolina State University campus, the coffee shop is stalwart in its commitment to serving organic coffee and offers coffee shop standards like lattes and cappuccinos, as well as loose leaf teas. Aiming to keep your belly and coffee mug full, the shop offers a gamut of homemade

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A former textile mill in the small town of Pittsboro, Chatham Marketplace offers everything you can find in a mega supermarket — such as a full-service deli, meats, cheeses and produce, for example — but backs them with the market’s “End Statement,” which includes providing healthy foods, supporting local agriculture and strengthening the local economy.

While known for its healthy, local and organic offerings, Chatham Marketplace is more of a community hub hosting various events such as weekly storytime sessions and family game nights. chathammarketplace.coop

Buoy Bowls Derek Sharp first discovered his taste for the acai berry, a Brazilian superfood, during a surfing trip to the West Coast. Aiming to bring the joy of this food to the Triangle, he started Buoy Bowls in 2016. Buoy Bowls’ purple food

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truck covers most areas of the Triangle. In addition to organic acai, a variety of fruits, honey and cocao nibs can also be mixed into Buoy Bowls. Smoothies are on the menu, too. Communityminded Buoy Bowls parters with Waves For Water, a charity that works to provide clean water to communities in need all over the world, by donating 3 percent of its profit to the cause. buoybowls.com

Fresh Levant Bistro Anita Klahan was once a food blogger focusing on Levantie cuisine from the Eastern Mediterranean, the food of her childhood. However, when she and her family started to become ill and sensitive to certain foods, she refocused her cooking and launched a blog on restorative dieting and clean eating. Her pursuit of delicious organic and gluten-free foods spurred the creation of Fresh Levant Bistro.

Located inside Raleigh’s Lafayette Village, Fresh Levant Bistro incorporates organic ingredients in every section of the menu. Even kitchen staples like sweeteners and butters are organic. freshlevant.com

Vegan Flava Cafe What started as a mobile catering delivery service in 2011 turned into a Durham brick-and-mortar business in 2015, thanks to husband-and-wife team Yah-i and Maat Ausar. Since then, Veban Flava Cafe has been dishing out tasty, animal-free meals — from tacos to smoothies — made from organic vegetables and fruits.

All food is washed and prepared with Kangen water, which is created from an innovative water technology developed by Enagic, a company based in Japan.

Enagic devices filter tap water and produce ionized alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis. veganflavacafe.com Explore the Triangle's organic food scene with your family. You'll find restaurants and marketplaces that care about the communities they serve, and offer options that work for everyone.

Elliot Acosta is a husband, father and food blogger based out of Raleigh. He writes at eatRaleighBlog.com.

Photos courtesy of Fresh Levant Bistro, Bouy Bowls and Durham Co-op Market

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