Natural Science Center
Greensboro, NC
Tel: (336) 288-3769
Website: natsci.org
This center includes a museum, zoo, planetarium, dome theater and solar observatory. Kids Alley will keep little ones under five busy and entertained. Summer camps, workshops and monthly events are offered for children of all ages. Memberships are available and include reciprocal admission to more than 300 museums worldwide. After your visit, stop at the adjacent Country Park for a picnic and to let the kids get their wiggles out on the playground or walk along the nature trails.