{"id":273,"date":"2012-06-30T16:55:18","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=273"},"modified":"2018-11-07T16:44:19","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T16:44:19","slug":"exploration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/FayettevilleNC3\/?page_id=273","title":{"rendered":"Nature &#038; Exploration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ NATURE &amp; EXPLORATION<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Arnette Park<\/strong><br \/>\nHighway 87<br \/>\nFayetteville<br \/>\n910-321-6506<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.cumberland.nc.us\/parksrec\/arnettepark.html\">www.co.cumberland.nc.us\/parksrec\/arnettepark.html<\/a><br \/>\nSituated along the Cape Fear River, this forested area is brimming over with facilities that include picnic areas, nature trails, a disc golf course, sport fields, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, playgrounds, and sand volleyball courts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Durant Nature Park<\/strong><br \/>\n8105 Camp Durant Road<br \/>\nRaleigh<br \/>\n919-870-2871<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighnc.gov\/\">www.raleighnc.gov<\/a><br \/>\nExplore nature&#8217;s beauty in this 256-acre nature park with miles of trails, a playground, picnic areas, nature activities, and rental facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exploris<\/strong><br \/>\n201 East Hargett Street<br \/>\nRaleigh<br \/>\n919-834-4040<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploris.org\/\">www.exploris.org<\/a><br \/>\nHands-on activities and interactive exhibits as well as the visual and performing arts combine with an IMAX theater to give visitors of all ages an appreciate of world cultures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fascinate-U Children&#8217;s Museum<\/strong><br \/>\n116 Green Street<br \/>\nFayetteville<br \/>\n910-433-1573<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fascinate-u.com\/\">www.fascinate-u.com<\/a><br \/>\nThis fast-growing museum outgrew its original location in Tokay Park and brought all-new exhibits into the completely renovated landmark of the historic City Hall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jambbas Ranch<\/strong><br \/>\n5386 Tabor Church Road<br \/>\nFayetteville<br \/>\n910-484-4808<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jambbas.com\/\">www.jambbas.com<\/a><br \/>\nCharacterized as a working ranch or a natural zoo, Jambbas raises and cares for buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, ducks, and peacocks.<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lake Rim Park<\/strong><br \/>\nOld Raeford Road<br \/>\nFayetteville<br \/>\n910-424-6134<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.cumberland.nc.us\/parksrec\/lakerimpark.html\">www.co.cumberland.nc.us\/parksrec\/lakerimpark.html<\/a><br \/>\nAcross from Lake Rim, visitors can enjoy a wide range of recreational facilities including picnic areas, walking trails, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, sports fields, and\u00a0 playground.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playspace Childrens Museum<\/strong><br \/>\n410 Glenwood Avenue<br \/>\nRaleigh<br \/>\n929-832-1212<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.playspacemuseum.com\/\">www.playspacemuseum.com<\/a><br \/>\nDesigned as a creative and interactive destination for children from infancy through seven years, this venue is located in the Capital City of Raleigh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smith Lake Recreation Park<\/strong><br \/>\nSmith Lake Road<br \/>\nFort Bragg<br \/>\n910-396-5979<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortbraggmwr.com\/\">www.fortbraggmwr.com<\/a><br \/>\nOpen for public use, this beautiful area features camper cabins by reservation as well as mountain bike trails, a paintball facility, a swimming beach and sandy shore, and a playground.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Triangle Metro Zoo<\/strong><br \/>\nSteven Taylor Road<br \/>\nWake Forest<br \/>\n919-562-8896<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trianglemetrozoo.com\/\">www.trianglemetrozoo.com<\/a><br \/>\nMore than 33 acres of magnificent exotic animals in artfully designed habitats can be viewed from winding trails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAMILY ATTRACTIONS \/ NATURE &amp; EXPLORATION \u00a0 Arnette Park Highway 87 Fayetteville 910-321-6506 www.co.cumberland.nc.us\/parksrec\/arnettepark.html Situated along the Cape Fear River, this forested area is brimming over with facilities that include picnic areas, nature trails, a disc golf course, sport fields, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, playgrounds, and sand volleyball courts. 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