If you're looking for a kid-friendly day trip, The Western North Carolina Nature Center is one of the best destinations within driving distance of Greenville. Set on a beautiful 42-acre property, this unique museum is home to an impressive collection of living plants and animals native to the mountains of eastern North America. The excellent outdoor trail system allows visitors to safely explore the park while spotting animals like red pandas, river otters, coyotes, and endangered red wolves, and there is also an indoor exhibit area featuring a variety of amphibians, snakes, and small mammals.
75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, Phone: 828-259-8080
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