Winston-Salem, NC

A Great Escape
A fine family, miniature golf, and recreation center; 1806 Funtime Blvd; 336-725-1150; http://www.agreatescape.net

Winston-Salem Children's Museum
A 26,000 square foot facility opened in 2004, the museum is designed around the themes of storytelling and children’s books targeting ages birth through 10; among its many exhibits, the Black Inventors exhibit is special; 301 South Liberty Street; small admission fee; Mon-Sat 9:30a-5p, Sun 1p-5p; 390 South Liberty Street; 336-723-9111; http://www.childrensmuseumofws.org

Old Salem - Toy Museum
Family attraction mixed with history & culture; houses a vast collection of antique toys; admission included in the All in One pass for Old Salem; Mon-Sat 9a-5p,
Sun 1p-5p; 924 Old Salem Road; 336-721-7300; http://www.oldsalem.org

Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Children’s Museum
Exciting interactive exhibits and play stations designed for children ages 1-10 and center around a realistic 'Our Town' theme; they learn how to use the bank ATM, drive a fire truck, bring a DC-9 jet in for landing, and more; 'Tot Spot' offers activities to stimulate even the youngest children; Tue-Thu 9a-5p; Fri 9a-8p; Sat 9a-5p; Sun 1p-5p; 220 North Church Street; 336-574-2898; HTTP://WWW.GCMUSEUM.COM

Celebration Station
Miniature golf, go-carts, water bumper boats, arcade games, batting cages. Birthday and group party packages available; every Thursday unlimited go-karts for $5 per person; some height restrictions apply; Friday and Saturday at 8p get an unlimited Playpass for $10 per person; 4315 Big Tree Way; 336-316-0606;
HTTP://WWW.CELEBRATIONSTATION.COM

Greensboro Children's Theatre
Performs three plays by children grades 4-9 for the whole family during the school year at Weaver Education Center. Tickets are available at the Cultural Center City Box Office; Mon-Fri 2p-4p; 200 North Davie Street; 336-373-2728; HTTP://WWW.CI.GREENSBORO.NC.US/LEISURE/DRAMA

Natural Science Center of Greensboro
A hands-on museum with a petting zoo and planetarium; venture along Dinosaur Gallery, learn about gems and minerals, see the lemurs, snakes and amphibians in the Jaycee Herpetarium, visit the petting area, explore Kids Alley; also has a gift shop; admission fee; Mon-Sat 9a-5p; Sun 12:30p-5p; 4301 Lawndale Drive; 336-288-3769; HTTP://WWW.NATSCI.ORG

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
One of the top water parks in the nation offers more than 3 million gallons of water; Thunder Bay, one of only four tsunami (giant wave) pools in the country, makes massive, perfect waves; enclosed slides, drop slides, tube rides and cable glides provide thrills for all ages and sizes; two children's areas and a drifting Lazee River complete the fun; seasonal hours of operation May-Sep; 3910 South Holden Road; 336-852-9721 or 800-555-5900; HTTP://WWW.EMERALDPOINTE.COM

Greensboro Coliseum Complex
The complex hosts a variety of events throughout the year including conventions, concerts, family shows, arts and entertainment events, as well as professional and college sports; admission fee for most events; 1921 West Lee Street; 336-373-7474; HTTP://WWW.GREENSBOROCOLISEUM.COM