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Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/new-river-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/new-river-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Natural Area", "city": "Hillsborough", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "address": "625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278", "latitude": 36.0608, "longitude": -79.1169, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/occoneechee-mountain-state-natural-area/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Pettigrew State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Creswell", "county": "Washington", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "2252 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928", "latitude": 35.7889, "longitude": -76.4038, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/pettigrew-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/pettigrew-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Pilot Mountain State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Pinnacle", "county": "Surry", "region": "High Country", "address": "1721 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043", "latitude": 36.3408, "longitude": -80.461, "admission": "Not published", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. Pets are prohibited from entering any building.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/pilot-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/pilot-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Raven Rock State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Lillington", "county": "Harnett", "region": "Triangle", "address": "3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546", "latitude": 35.4597, "longitude": -78.9127, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in camper cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/raven-rock-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/raven-rock-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Rendezvous Mountain", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park Unit", "city": "Purlear", "county": "Wilkes", "region": "High Country", "address": "1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC 28665", "latitude": 36.2185, "longitude": -81.2871, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park, except they are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/rendezvous-mountain", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/rendezvous-mountain/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Singletary Lake State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Kelly", "county": "Bladen", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "6707 N.C. 53 E., Kelly, NC 28448", "latitude": 34.5831, "longitude": -78.4496, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings or inside cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/singletary-lake-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/singletary-lake-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "South Mountains State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Connelly Springs", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "3001 South Mountain Park Ave., Connelly Springs, NC 28612", "latitude": 35.5963, "longitude": -81.6, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/south-mountains-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/south-mountains-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Stone Mountain State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Roaring Gap", "county": "Alleghany", "region": "High Country", "address": "3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668", "latitude": 36.3873, "longitude": -81.0273, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/stone-mountain-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/stone-mountain-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve", "kind": "State park", "type": "Nature Preserve", "city": "Southern Pines", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "1024 Fort Bragg Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387", "latitude": 35.147, "longitude": -79.3716, "admission": "Free day use", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "William B. Umstead State Park", "kind": "State park", "type": "State Park", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "address": "8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617", "latitude": 35.8905, "longitude": -78.7502, "admission": "Free day use (exceptions in note)", "dogs": "Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings or in cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.", "official_url": "https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/william-b-umstead-state-park", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places/william-b-umstead-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-places" }, { "name": "Airborne & Special Operations Museum", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "100 Bragg Boulevard", "latitude": 35.05551, "longitude": -78.88667, "admission": "Admission is free; donations greatly needed and appreciated", "dogs": "Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome in public spaces. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not permitted in the Museum.", "official_url": "https://www.asomf.org/visit-the-museum/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/airborne-and-special-operations-museum/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Battleship North Carolina", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "1 Battleship Road", "latitude": 34.23491, "longitude": -77.95325, "admission": "Children 5 and under: free; Children 6-11: $6; Adults 12 and over: $14; Seniors 65+: $10. | Military (active, retired, spouses, dependents, with ID): $10. | ADA adult $6; ADA child (6-11) $3; ADA aide free. | Tincan Sailor/HNSA card member $6; Friends of the Battleship members free. | Groups of 10+: adults $10, children 6-11 $5, 5 and under free. | All sales subject to NC sales tax.", "dogs": "Only ADA service animals are permitted on the ship or in the visitor center.", "official_url": "https://battleshipnc.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/battleship-north-carolina/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Biltmore Estate", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "1 Lodge Street", "latitude": 35.56722, "longitude": -82.54367, "admission": "This fall, Biltmore House admission starts at $110 (House & Grounds); ages 9 and under free; discount for ages 16 and under. | Grounds only: starting at $85 (does not include Biltmore House); ages 9 and under free; discount ages 16 and under. | Candlelight Christmas Evenings House & Grounds (Nov 3, 2026 - Jan 9, 2027): starting at $135. | House, Titanic & Grounds (two-day, Titanic opens Dec 26): starting at $105. | Annual Pass: $299. | Buying online in advance saves $10 per House ticket; tickets are non-refundable but can be rebooked 48 hours ahead. | All tickets include Antler Hill Village & Winery, 8,000 acres of gardens and grounds, complimentary wine tasting and parking.", "dogs": "Animals (except service animals) are not allowed in any building. Leashed pets are allowed on estate grounds and on the outdoor patios of Bistro and Cedric's Tavern (ask the host first). Pets are not allowed at Luminere or in lodging; service animals welcome.", "official_url": "https://www.biltmore.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/biltmore-estate/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Blue Ridge Parkway", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Trails", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "199 Hemphill Knob Rd (NPS headquarters)", "latitude": 35.56495, "longitude": -82.48977, "admission": "\"No fee is charged to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway.\" | An entrance pass is not required. | Camping fees apply in the campgrounds; Senior/Access pass holders get reduced camping fees (50% off the occupied site).", "dogs": "Pets allowed on a leash not to exceed six feet and under physical control; dogs on hiking trails must stay leashed. (NPS FAQ; visitor-center rule not read.)", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/blri/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/blue-ridge-parkway/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Cape Fear Botanical Garden", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Gardens And Nature", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "536 North Eastern Boulevard", "latitude": 35.05486, "longitude": -78.86214, "admission": "General Admission: $12 (plus tax) | Military with ID: $11 | Adults 65 and older: $11 | Children 6-12: $7 | Children 5 and under: free | Members: free during regular hours | EBT, general admission only: $5 per person, up to four per card, cardholder present, under 5 free | Groups of 25+ paying visitors, pre-scheduled: adults $8, children $4 | Holiday Lights and special event tickets are sold separately and prices vary", "dogs": "Only service animals during general admission; some events (such as Dog Day) may allow leashed pets. Pets must be leashed in all cases.", "official_url": "https://capefearbg.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/cape-fear-botanical-garden/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Bodie Island Lighthouse", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Trails", "city": "Nags Head / Manteo (headquarters)", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "address": "Bodie Island Lighthouse: 8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road, Nags Head; park mailing address: 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo", "latitude": null, "longitude": null, "admission": "Cape Hatteras National Seashore: no entrance fee. | Bodie Island Lighthouse climb: $10 adults; $5 seniors (62+), children 11 and under, people with disabilities. | Climb tickets sold only at recreation.gov, first come first served, on sale 7am for that day only; account required. | Climbers must be at least 42 inches tall and under 260 lbs; children 11 and under need an adult 16+. | No educational fee waiver for Bodie Island climbs.", "dogs": "Seashore-wide: pets welcome on a leash no longer than 6 feet; barred from closed resource areas, designated swim beaches and buildings. No pets on the lighthouse climb.", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/caha/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-bodie-island-lighthouse/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Carolina Raptor Center", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Gardens And Nature", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "6000 Sample Road", "latitude": 35.35074, "longitude": -80.91857, "admission": "Adult (23-64): $16.00 | Student (13-22): $14.00 | Child (3-12): $12.00 | Under 3: free | Seniors 65+, military, teachers, students: $14.00 | Tribal nation members: free with ID | SNAP EBT or WIC: party of up to four free general admission | Prices exclude NC sales tax and online fees; groups of 15+ have separate pricing", "dogs": "No general pet policy stated. Service animals welcome with conditions (tell Visitor's Center staff); emotional support or comfort animals are not permitted on the Raptor Trail.", "official_url": "https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/carolina-raptor-center/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Carowinds", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "14523 Carowinds Blvd", "latitude": 35.10066, "longitude": -80.94954, "admission": "Park Ticket: starting from $45 each online (gate price $80; 'save up to $35'), plus processing fee up to $9.99 and taxes. | SCarowinds bundle (park admission plus haunted mazes) starting from $55, online only. | 2027 Silver Pass $79 (listed $109) includes free general parking; pass price goes up 11/2 per site banner.", "dogs": "No pets are allowed in the park except service animals.", "official_url": "https://www.sixflags.com/carowinds", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/carowinds/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Trails", "city": "Chimney Rock", "county": "Rutherford", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "174 Chimney Rock Park Rd.", "latitude": 35.43333, "longitude": -82.25139, "admission": "1-day adult: $17 | Youth 5-15: $8 | Children 4 and under: free | Annual pass upgrade (same day or within 30 days, with receipt): adults $15, youth $6 | Reservations recommended on busy weekends and holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4, July weekends, October-early November)", "dogs": "Dogs permitted on a six-foot leash at all times; not in the elevator or Sky Lounge (service animals excepted); never left in a parked car.", "official_url": "https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/chimney-rock-at-chimney-rock-state-park/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Discovery Place Science", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "168 W 6th St", "latitude": 35.22944, "longitude": -80.8415, "admission": "Not published", "dogs": "Not published", "official_url": "https://discoveryplace.org/visit", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/discovery-place-science/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Fort Fisher State Historic Site", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Kure Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd. South", "latitude": 33.97226, "longitude": -77.91666, "admission": "General admission is free; donations welcome | Standard Tour (45 min outdoor): $5 adult, $4 seniors 65+ and military, $1 children 3-17, plus sales tax | Above the Scenes Tour (90 min, includes climb): $10 per person plus sales tax | Tours bought on-site at the first-floor Information Desk; no advance booking; depend on staffing and weather (call 910-251-7351)", "dogs": "State Historic Sites rule: animals not allowed in visitor centers, museums or historic structures unless a service animal; outdoor-grounds pet policy not stated on the Fort Fisher page.", "official_url": "https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/fort-fisher/plan-your-visit", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/fort-fisher-state-historic-site/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Grandfather Mountain", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Trails", "city": "Linville", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "address": "2050 Blowing Rock Highway", "latitude": 36.09537, "longitude": -81.83431, "admission": "Base days (before taxes and fees): adult $25, senior 60+ $23, child 3-12 $13, AAA adult $23, AAA child $12 | Mid-level days: adult $30, senior $28, child $13, AAA adult $28, AAA child $12 | Peak days: adult $35, senior $33, child $13, AAA adult $33, AAA child $12 | Discounts (AAA, senior, U.S. military) only when booking online; ID or card at the gate | Admission includes the Swinging Bridge, Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, trails, wildlife habitats and daily programs | Timed-entry reservation booked online; top half sometimes closes for wind or ice, then tickets sold only at the gate", "dogs": "\"Pets are permitted inside the park on a leash.\" Not allowed inside buildings or in the Animal Habitats area.", "official_url": "https://grandfather.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/grandfather-mountain/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Great Smoky Mountains Railroad", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Bryson City", "county": "Swain", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "address": "45 Mitchell Street", "latitude": 35.45279, "longitude": -83.44338, "admission": "Nantahala Gorge, Coach Class diesel (all-in price, regular / October): adult $63.72 / $71.28; child 2-12 $47.52 / $52.92. | Nantahala Gorge, Coach Class steam (regular / October / peak): adult $74.52 / $82.08 / $86.40; child $58.32 / $63.72 / $69.12. | Coach Plus, Crown, Premium Open Air Gondola and First Class cost more (First Class diesel adult 21+ $123.12 regular); infants 0-23 months $0 in Coach/Coach Plus. | Headline fares on the tickets page: Nantahala Gorge starting at $63.72; Steam Only starting at $74.52; The Polar Express starting at $33.52. | Child ticket ages 2-12; adult 13+; infant 23 months and younger. Prices include the Historic Preservation Fee.", "dogs": "Pets are not allowed on the train. Service animals (dogs trained under the ADA) are allowed; call (800) 872-4681 ahead of the trip. Day boarding for pets is available at Cherokee Animal Care Clinic (per the FAQ).", "official_url": "https://gsmr.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/great-smoky-mountains-railroad/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Greensboro Science Center", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "address": "4301 Lawndale Dr.", "latitude": 36.12628, "longitude": -79.83201, "admission": "Page says \"A flexible pricing structure is in place\"; general admission price not stated on the page text. | $1 off general admission with valid ID for Greensboro residents, City of Greensboro employees, military and college students (in-person, same-day, regularly priced). | SNAP/EBT/WIC: up to five discounted general admission tickets, adults $7 plus tax, kids $6 plus tax (same-day, in person; accessibility page). | SKYWILD and FLYWAY Zipline need separate tickets; prices not stated on the hours page.", "dogs": "Pets are not permitted. ADA service animals or animals in a recognized training program may visit and must be checked in at the admissions window.", "official_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/greensboro-science-center/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Linville Caverns", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Marion", "county": "McDowell", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "19929 US 221 North", "latitude": 35.90974, "longitude": -81.94142, "admission": "Adults $15.00; Seniors (62 and over) $14.00; Children (ages 4-12) $13.00. | Children under 4 admitted free with an adult or senior admission. | Online booking for tours is available (FareHarbor); walk-ins welcome at the counter.", "dogs": "The tips page says both 'Visitors may carry a pet on the 35-minute tour' and 'Pets on a leash are not allowed within the caverns' (contradictory wording).", "official_url": "https://linvillecaverns.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/linville-caverns/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Marbles Kids Museum", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "address": "201 East Hargett Street", "latitude": 35.77824, "longitude": -78.6365, "admission": "Adult, Child & Senior: $9.50 advance / $12.50 day-of | Under age 1: free | Military (valid ID): $8.50 advance / $11.50 day-of | Marbles Member: free with membership | Play Late for Less (Mon-Thu after 3pm): $4.75 advance / $6.25 day-of | Prices do not include sales tax; day-of pricing begins at 12am; tickets go on sale three weeks before the visit date; advance tickets are not required", "dogs": "Not published", "official_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/marbles-kids-museum/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Museum of Life and Science", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "address": "433 W. Murray Avenue", "latitude": 36.03127, "longitude": -78.89653, "admission": "Adults: $24 | Seniors (65+): $22 | Military (with ID): $22 | Children ages 3-15: $19 | Ages 2 and under: free | Non-school groups of 10+: $15 (48-hour notice) | Train rides: $6 non-member, $4.50 member | Durham Community Days: Durham County residents free with proof of address (each adult up to five children) | Prices subject to change", "dogs": "Service animals welcome (tell the Admissions Desk on arrival). Non-service animals are not allowed on Museum grounds.", "official_url": "https://www.lifeandscience.org/visit/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/museum-of-life-and-science/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Kure Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "900 Loggerhead Rd", "latitude": 33.96296, "longitude": -77.92715, "admission": "Not published", "dogs": "Not published", "official_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/nc-aquarium-fort-fisher/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Pine Knoll Shores", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "address": "1 Roosevelt Blvd", "latitude": 34.69766, "longitude": -76.82145, "admission": "Adults (13-61): $15; Seniors (62+): $14; Military: $14; Children (3-12): $13. | Ages 2 and younger and NC Aquarium Society members: free. | Taxes not included. | NC EBT: discounted ticket for the cardholder plus three others (no more than four tickets per EBT account); show EBT card and photo ID. | AZA reciprocal members: 50% off for two named adults and up to two children (membership card and matching ID). | NC homeschool families: one free visit per year, Sept 1 - June 15, Monday-Friday only, homeschool ID required.", "dogs": "Animals other than service animals are not allowed in the aquarium. Leashed animals are allowed on the Theodore Roosevelt Trail at the front. Carteret County ordinance bars leaving dogs unattended in a vehicle or tied up. Trained service animals welcome (tell Visitor Services; check in at Admissions). Emotional support animals not allowed.", "official_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/nc-aquarium-pine-knoll-shores/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Manteo", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "address": "374 Airport Road", "latitude": 35.91922, "longitude": -75.70462, "admission": "Adults (13-61): $15.00; Seniors (62+): $14.00; Military: $14.00; Children (3-12): $13.00. | Ages 2 and younger and NC Aquarium Society members: free. | Taxes not included. Matching ID required for discounted tickets. | Reserved, timed tickets are required (tickets page) although the home page says 'recommended'; time slots can sell out.", "dogs": "Pets are not permitted inside; if a pet travels with your group an adult must stay with it in the parking lot. ADA service animals welcome (tell Visitor Services); emotional support animals not permitted.", "official_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/nc-aquarium-roanoke-island/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "address": "11 West Jones Street (Nature Exploration Center); 121 West Jones Street (Nature Research Center)", "latitude": 35.78216, "longitude": -78.6395, "admission": "General admission is free (timed-entry tickets; donations appreciated) | Costs apply for 3D movies, special (traveling) exhibits and some programs; amounts not published on pages read", "dogs": "Service dogs and miniature horses (ADA) welcome, with extra caution in the Living Conservatory and Windows on the World. Pets and emotional support or comfort animals are not allowed in the Museum.", "official_url": "https://naturalsciences.org/visit", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/north-carolina-museum-of-natural-sciences/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "North Carolina Zoo", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Asheboro", "county": "Randolph", "region": "Triad", "address": "4401 Zoo Parkway", "latitude": 35.6333, "longitude": -79.78234, "admission": "Peak season (Mar 15 - Nov 15), on-site / online: Adult $20 / $18; Senior 62+, college student, military $18 / $16; Child 3-12 $16 / $14; under 3 free. | Low season (Nov 16 - Mar 14), on-site / online: Adult $15 / $14; Senior 62+, college student, military $13 / $12; Child 3-12 $11 / $10; under 3 free. | Group (15+) peak: adult $17, senior/college/military $15, child $13; low season: adult $13, senior/college/military $11, child $9. | NC EBT: $5 tickets, up to 4 admissions with the cardholder, in person same-day only (physical EBT card plus matching photo ID). | Online tickets must be bought at least a day ahead; same-day online purchases cannot be processed. Tickets are good only for the date selected.", "dogs": "Pets are NOT allowed in the Zoo; do not leave pets in cars or tethered in the lot (Zoo must call law enforcement). Service animals (dog or miniature horse per ADA) welcome; check in with Guest Services at Admissions. Emotional support animals not permitted.", "official_url": "https://www.nczoo.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/north-carolina-zoo/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Old Salem Museums & Gardens", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "address": "900 Old Salem Road", "latitude": 36.084, "longitude": -80.24262, "admission": "Two-Day All-in-One Admission: adults and children, priced the same as current admission, valid two consecutive days; dollar amount not published on the page | Two-Stop Tickets available on-site only at Visitor Center and Frank L. Horton Museum Center | Pricing subject to change", "dogs": "Leashed pets welcome on Old Salem's streets and sidewalks; service animals (ADA) welcome at all times in historic buildings and museums.", "official_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/ticket-information/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/old-salem-museums-and-gardens/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda House Museum", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Gardens And Nature", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "address": "2250 Reynolda Road (museum); 100 Reynolda Village Way (Gardens and Welcome Center)", "latitude": 36.12514, "longitude": -80.28424, "admission": "Gardens and grounds: free daily, year-round, daylight hours | Museum: general admission price not stated on pages read | Free museum admission: members, children 4 and under, college students with ID, veterans, active-duty military with ID, Wake Forest and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist employees with ID plus one guest, NARM/SERM members; EBT cardholders up to four (Museums for All); Forsyth County library passes cover two adults", "dogs": "Leashed, well-behaved pets welcome on the grounds except the Formal Gardens (\"not permitted ... under any circumstances\"). Service animals welcome throughout (FAQ page).", "official_url": "https://www.reynolda.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/reynolda-gardens-and-reynolda-house/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Tryon Palace", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "New Bern", "county": "Craven", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "address": "529 S. Front Street (NC History Center); Waystation at 610 Pollock Street", "latitude": 35.10711, "longitude": -77.04329, "admission": "One Day Pass: adults $20; youth ages 6-14 $10 (Palace tour, Kitchen Office, gardens and NC History Center galleries) | Galleries & Gardens Pass: adults $15; youth 6-14 $8 (no Palace tour) | Gardens Pass: adults $10; youth 6-14 $5 | Page text lists youth as ages 6-14; under-6 pricing not stated on the lines read", "dogs": "Pets are not allowed; trained and certified service animals are permitted.", "official_url": "https://www.tryonpalace.org/plan-your-visit/tickets", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/tryon-palace/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Tweetsie Railroad", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Attractions", "city": "Blowing Rock", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "address": "300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane", "latitude": 36.16993, "longitude": -81.64956, "admission": "2026 Daytime Admission: Adult (13+) $65.00; Child (3-12) $45.00; ages 0-2 free. | Ghost Train and Tweetsie Christmas tickets: $65 adult / $45 child (separate tickets for a specific date and time). | 2027 Golden Rail Season Pass: $150 adult / $110 child. | Enter after 3 p.m. and use the same ticket the next open day (not valid before Ghost Train, Christmas or Day Out With Thomas). | Discounts for AAA members, active military and NC state employees, in person at the Ticket Office with ID (none for Ghost Train, Christmas or Thomas events). | $2 per ticket processing fee on phone orders.", "dogs": "Pets are allowed inside the park on a leash and attended at all times; not allowed on the train, rides, in the Deer Park Zoo, on the chair lift, or in food service areas (service animals excepted). Emotional support animals follow pet rules.", "official_url": "https://tweetsie.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/tweetsie-railroad/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "WNC Nature Center", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Gardens And Nature", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "address": "75 Gashes Creek Road", "latitude": 35.57823, "longitude": -82.49494, "admission": "Youth (13-15): $16.95 + tax (City of Asheville: $11.95 + tax) | Children 3-12: $12.95 + tax | Children 2 and under: free | Active-duty and retired military: free with ID", "dogs": "Not published", "official_url": "https://wildwnc.org/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/wnc-nature-center/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Wright Brothers National Memorial", "kind": "Attraction", "type": "Museums", "city": "Kill Devil Hills", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "address": "1401 National Park Drive", "latitude": 35.93725, "longitude": -75.71149, "admission": "Standard Pass: $10.00 per person (ages 16 and over) | Ages 15 and younger: free | Annual Pass: $35.00 | America the Beautiful Pass: free to $250 (includes Senior Passes) | Fee is per person, not per vehicle; pay at fee machines in the main parking lot or get a digital pass at recreation.gov", "dogs": "Pets welcome if bagged, on a leash of no more than six feet at all times, and kept out of resource protection areas.", "official_url": "https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/planyourvisit/index.htm", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/places-to-go-in-north-carolina/wright-brothers-national-memorial/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-attractions" }, { "name": "Bank of America Stadium", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Stadium", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202", "latitude": 35.22578, "longitude": -80.85088, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://www.bankofamericastadium.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/bank-of-america-stadium/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Cameron Indoor Stadium", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Arena", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "address": "115 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC 27708", "latitude": 35.99813, "longitude": -78.94516, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://goduke.com/facilities/cameron-indoor-stadium/11", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/cameron-indoor-stadium/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Crown Coliseum (Crown Complex)", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Arena", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "address": "1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306", "latitude": 35.01613, "longitude": -78.89156, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/crown-coliseum/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Dean E. 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null, "official_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/martin-marietta-center-for-the-performing-arts/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "NASCAR Hall of Fame", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Hall", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "400 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28202", "latitude": 35.22217, "longitude": -80.84337, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://www.nascarhall.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/nascar-hall-of-fame/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Spectrum Center", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Arena", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "address": "333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202", "latitude": 35.22511, "longitude": -80.84054, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/spectrum-center/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Performing Arts Center", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "address": "300 North Elm Street (One Abe Brenner Place), Greensboro, NC 27401", "latitude": 36.07496, "longitude": -79.79001, "admission": null, "dogs": null, "official_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/", "page_url": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/venues/steven-tanger-center-for-the-performing-arts/", "checked": "2026-10-27", "dataset": "nc-venues" }, { "name": "Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts", "kind": "Venue", "type": "Theatre", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "address": "310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401", "latitude": 34.23772, "longitude": -77.94611, "admission": null, "dogs": null, 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