Things to do around Durham Life and science Museum... (Raleigh: homes, elementary school)
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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Noticed a little creek in the map near the museum and figured there is a 1.2 mile trail (is it just 1.2 miles ? the creek seems to be quite long...) Ellerbe Creek Trail, Durham NC
What other outdoor things to do close to the museum ? Will be taking our bikes, so nearby trails etc ? other fun things to do ?
Location: Chapel Hill, NC, formerly NoVA and Phila
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First, I will say that the musuem will take the full day and then some (plus many of the activities are outside)! You will not need any other activities nearby.
Having said that, there is a Edison Johnson sprayground that is next to the museum. We were there once, and wasn't too impressed and never went back, but maybe it's better now.
Yeah, the museum will take all day. It's a great museum — best in the Triangle in my opinion. I really like the Natural Science Museum in Raleigh, too, but the Museum of Life and Science is just fantastic for younger kids (great for all ages, but I think elementary school is the perfect age range) so much more interactive than the old part of the Natural Science, so many more areas, so much outside space! If you want to bike to the museum that's very cool, but otherwise leave the bikes at home. There's a ton of outdoor spaces at the museum.
I'd add Duke Gardens, Chapel, and West campus to the list as well. Only about a 10 minute drive from the museum. Skip the sugar water at Pelican's snoballs and take the kids for amazing ice cream at The Parlor in nearby downtown Durham.
Most were right...need one full day to explore the museum.... The kids loved the small water creek and the tree house!! Plan to go again soon.... Thanks for everyone, now the west point on Eno River is added to the list
Most were right...need one full day to explore the museum.... The kids loved the small water creek and the tree house!! Plan to go again soon.... Thanks for everyone, now the west point on Eno River is added to the list
Glad you enjoyed it. My family has an annual pass and we go around once a month. Kids always have a blast- its a really really great place.
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