Family-Friendly Attractions Near Onslow County

Family-Friendly Attractions

It’s cooling off outside, but that doesn’t mean you want to spend all of your time in your house. You want to get out and explore the area – and you can by hitting up a local attraction. Check out some options for family fun near Onslow County. Then, you can head straight to one of these attractions the next time you need to get out of the house.

Equine Country

Do you love horses? If so, you will have an amazing experience at Equine Country in Jacksonville. It’s situated in the Carolina woodlands and offers trail rides and riding lessons. Plus, there are cabin rentals available, so you can make a weekend of it.

Here’s something really cool about this place: It has both horse and pony rides available, so you can bring the wee ones along with you. Put them on a pony while you jump on the back of a stallion.

Jump In Jax

Let’s be honest for a second. Sometimes, the best family attractions are the ones that keep the kids busy while the parents relax. That’s what you’ll get with Jump In Jax. This Jacksonville indoor bounce arena and party center is perfect for high-energy kids. Plus, this place hosts Parents’ Night Out every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. You pay $25 for your first kid and $5 for each additional one. The kids are treated to pizza, drinks, movies, games, and tons of bouncing, and the parents get to kick back and relax.

Skate Nation

Remember the skating parties of the old days? You can relive the magic of those parties by taking your entire family to Skate Nation of Jacksonville. The snack bar has everything you need to stay fueled during your day out, and the skate floor has just been refinished. Plus, there’s a game room. The great thing about this place is it’s not just for the kids. It’s pretty common to see adults whizzing by on their skates, so you will feel right at home when you tag along with the kiddos.

You’re going to need reliable transportation to go to Onslow County and back again, and Barbour Hendrick Honda in Greenville, North Carolina, can help. Stop by our Greenville dealership before you go to Onslow County. We will help you pick out a family-friendly vehicle that will add to the fun, all while keeping your entire crew safe and secure.

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