Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury is the ultimate family destination in North Carolina. Once you go, you'll wonder what took you so long. This complex experience wraps wildlife, education, rides, and recreation all into one loving bundle of fun. And you don't have to leave when it's over. Stay all night long at the campground with multiple ways of doing so. With the exception of camping, the cost for most of the attractions is 50 cents to $1. See why this county park, just a few miles from I-85, has grown tremendously over the years.
A playground goes on and on for days at this charming, 425-acre park.
Check out the bridge and hiking trails too.
The splash pad is the best way to keep cool.
Get some refreshments at the concession stand, offering up daily nachos, popcorn, and corn dogs, with specials on the weekends, such as pizza and warm, flavored pretzels.
Look for the gem mine and load up a bucket full.
And we especially love the 1950s-era miniature train through the wooded scenery.
The ride departs from Hurley Station.
Try your luck at the two mini 18-hole golf courses.
And make some new acquaintances by meeting this sweet snake and his friends the turtles, the alligators, and other creatures at Rowan Wild's Nature Center.
Admission here is free.
Discover more wildlife by paddle boat beside ducks and geese that live in the 10-acre lake.
The campground is hidden under a blanket of pretty trees near the lake with RV and tent sites available.
Most sites are fairly level with water, electricity, and Wi-Fi, and two bathhouses accommodate the campers.
Don't forget to ride the old-fashioned Haden’s Carousel adding a carnival feel to this magical outdoor space.
For more about this ultimate family destination in North Carolina, visit Dan Nicholas Park's Facebook page.
And while you're in Salisbury, try one of the famous chili dogs at Haps Grill.
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