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Llinks to places you could consider for a Den/Pack field trip. Remember to get a tour permit for any trip you plan!! Permits are available at the Occoneechee Council office, you can print them here, or The Cubmaster, or Assistant Cubmaster may have a copy for you

If you wish to print a tour permit online you need To download the form Click here

KID TYPE ACTIVITIES

Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Blvd., (919) 872-1688, Summer Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 10am-midnight; Fri. and Sat., 11am-1am.

Capital Roller Skating Center
2901 Trawick Rd., (919) 875-1994. Hours vary; please call for details.

Grand Slam USA
4500 Western Blvd., (919) 233-7522. Hours: 10am-10pm.

Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville, (919) 556-1771, (800) 358-4170. Web site: www.hillridgefarms.com Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm; closed January.

The Ice House
1410 Buck Jones Rd., Cary, (919) 467-6000. Hours vary; please call for details.

J & H Stables
4822 Ebenezer Church Rd., (919) 782-9830. Hours 10am-6pm.

JellyBeans Super Skate Center
1120 Buck Jones Rd., Cary, (919) 467-5283. Hours vary; please call for details.

Kids' Town
1313 Buck Jones Rd., Cary, (919) 468-1080. Winter hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm, Sat., 10am-6pm

Panners Creek Gem Lines
Blue Ridge Stone Company, 1930 N. Salem St., Apex, (919) 303-3400. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., 10am-4pm.

Playspace (Good for Tigers)
A children's museum providing creative, educational experiences for young children (6 months to 7 years) and their adult caregivers. Playspace offers a "pretend" grocery store, hospital, cafe, puppet theater, water area, costumes/stage, computers, an infant area and more.

Cost: $2 per person, per session. 400 Glenwood Ave., (919) 832-1212, (919) 832-2617. Hours: Mon., 9am-1pm; Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; closed Sun. Fifty-minute sessions.

Raleigh Iceplex
2601 Raleigh Blvd., (919) 878-9002. Hours vary; please call for details. Web site: www.iceplex.com

Silver Lake Waterpark
5300 Tryon Rd., (919) 851-1683. Hours: Summer season: Daily, 10am-8pm; other seasons, please call for details.

Skate Ranch of Garner
5300 Fayetteville Rd., (919) 772-4297. Hours vary; please call for details.

SportsPlex
3717 Davis Dr., Cary. (919) 303-1749. Call for hours.

Ultrazone
8311 Creedmoor Rd., (919) 847-4263. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 3-10pm; Fri., 3:30pm-midnight; Sat., 9am-midnight; Sun., Noon-10pm. Closed Mon.; open for private parties by appointment.

Wood's Hole Miniature Golf
5815 Holly Springs Rd., Cary, (919) 233-7189. Summer Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 10am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-11pm; Sun., Noon-9pm; winter hours vary.

ZooFauna
located off 1-A between Wake Forest and Youngsville. Hours: Daily, 10 am-5 pm; Summer hours, 9am-7pm; Admission: $6.50 adults; $4.50 children ages 3-13; (919) 562-8899. Web site: www.zoofauna.citysearch.com

HISTORICAL SITES

There are many historical sites in the Greater Raleigh area to take you back in time. Visit Historic Oakwood to see a Victorian style neighborhood, including an old graveyard full of prominent Raleigh figures. Raleigh has several historic homes to tour, including our Executive Mansion, which was made entirely of materials from North Carolina.

Haywood Hall House and Gardens
John Haywood, the state's first elected treasurer, built this Federal-style frame house in 1799. His descendants occupied it until 1977. This is the oldest residence built within the original city limits still on its original site with family furnishings.
Free admission, donations are welcome. 211 New Bern Place, (919) 832-8357; (919) 832-4158. Hours: Thurs., 10:30 am-1:30 pm; Group tours with advance notice and admission charged.

Historic Oakwood
A Victorian neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with restored homes built between 1870 and 1912. This 20-block area may be enjoyed by driving or walking. Self-guided walking tour brochures available at the Capital Area Visitor Center. Admission is free. Bordered by Oakwood, Brookside, Watauga, Monroe, Madison and State Streets, (919) 834-0887.

Oakwood Cemetery
Adjacent to Historic Oakwood, Oakwood Cemetery is the resting place of 2,800 Confederate soldiers, five Civil War generals, seven governors and numerous U.S. Senators. Established in 1869, it is an excellent example of Victorian landscaping and mortuary art. Free maps of the cemetery are available at the cemetery office.
Admission is free. 701 Oakwood Avenue, (919) 832-6077. Cemetery Hours: Daily, 8 am - 5 pm; Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 7 am-4 pm & Fri., 7 am-3 pm.

Historic Trolley Tours
Trolley through the heart of the Capital City on a narrated tour with six stops. Visit historic sites, art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. Board at any stop including Mordecai Historic Park and City Market. Unlimited re-boarding with all-day pass.
Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for youth (7-17 years), free for children 6 and under. Tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, (919) 834-4844. Hours: March-Dec., every Sat., noon-4 pm; April, May & Sept.-Dec., first and third Sat. of every month, Noon-4 pm. Tour time is 45 minutes. Last tour begins at 3 pm.

Joel Lane Museum House
Built in the 1760s, this landmark is Raleigh's oldest dwelling. During the 18th century, it was the site of numerous historic events. Informative guided tours of the fully restored and authentically furnished house, period gardens and dependencies are provided by costumed docents.
Upcoming events include the Annual Fourth of July Open House, featuring Revolutionary War re-enactors from the Orange County Militia; Antiques Appraisal Day, Sept. 30, with appraiser from Sotheby's; and the annual Christmas Open House, Dec. 2-3.
Cost: $3 for adults, $1 for senior citizens and students, and free for children 6 and under. Corner of St. Mary's and W. Hargett Sts., (728 W. Hargett St.), (919) 833-3431. Hours: Mar.-mid-Dec., Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., first and third Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Closed from mid-December to first Tues. in March.

Mordecai Historic Park/ President Andrew Johnson's Birthplace
Featuring an antebellum plantation house museum, kitchen and other historic structures grouped together along a "village street," providing a unique glimpse into 19th-century Raleigh life. U.S. President Andrew Johnson's birthplace also is preserved here.
Cost: $4 for adults, $2 for students (7-17 years) and free for children 6 and under. Corner of Mimosa Street and Wake Forest Rd., (919) 834-4844. Hours: Mon. & Wed. - Sat., 10 am-3 pm; Sun., 1-3 pm; closed Tues. Hour-long tours begin on the hour. Last tour begins at 3 pm.

North Carolina Executive Mansion
This fine Victorian-style mansion, home to N.C. governors since 1891, once was described by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as having "the most beautiful governor's residence interior in America." Built from native North Carolina materials, it has been occupied by 25 governors' families.
Free admission. 200 N. Blount Street, (919) 733-3456. Hours vary; please call for times and seasonal open house hours. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Center.

North Carolina State Archives
The State Archives preserves original and microfilm records of the colony and state of North Carolina from 1663 to the present. This includes state agency and county records, private manuscript collections, maps, photographs and other documentary evidence available for research.
Free admission. 109 E. Jones St., 733-3952. Web site: www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/ Hours: Tues.-Fri., 8am-5:30pm; Sat., 9am-5pm; Closed Sun. and Mon.

North Carolina State Capitol
Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in the Greek Revival-style architecture. It originally housed the governor's office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, state library and state geologist's office.
Free admission. Capitol Square, 1 E. Edenton Street, (919) 733-4994. Hours: Mon. -Fri., 9 am-5pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., 1-4 pm. Web site: www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/capitol/ Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours are available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Center.

North Carolina State Legislative Building
Home of the North Carolina General Assembly, the building is unique because it is devoted solely to the legislative branch of state government. Throughout the building, provisions are made for easy public access and observation of the legislative process.
Free admission. Corner of Jones and Salisbury Streets, 733-7928. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm; Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. Tour time is approximately 30 minutes. Guided tours available with advance notice through the Capital Area Visitor Center.

MUSEUMS

Raleigh, with its variety of museums, has been called the Smithsonian of the South. See how African Americans have contributed to the world at the African American Cultural Complex, or visit the mummies at the North Carolina Museum of Art. You can even pet snakes at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences or relive your favorite sports memories at the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

African American Cultural Complex
A unique collection of items created by African Americans who have contributed to the development and improvement of North Carolina and America. Innovations in science, business, politics, medicine, sports and the arts are included in the exhibit. An outdoor "Amistad" drama is performed annually. Replica of slave ship "Amistad" is planned.
Free admission. 119 Sunnybrook Rd., 212-3598. Web site: www.aaccmuseum.org Hours: Open by appointment only.

Contemporary Art Museum
The Triangle's only museum solely dedicated to presenting the art of our time. Currently working to renovate its new home in downtown Raleigh, the Contemporary Art Museum is a "museum without walls." In the meantime, the museum continues to organize exhibitions and educational programs and classes.
For current programs and events, call (919) 836-0088 or visit their web site at www.camnc.org

Exploris
The world's first global learning center opened its doors in October 1999. Features interactive exhibits and programs for all ages focusing on global trade, telecommunications, changing cultures and the global environment. Gift shop and daily performances.
Admission charged; group rate information available. 201 E. Hargett St., (919) 834-4040; Web site: www.exploris.org Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9 am-5 pm; Sun., Noon-5 pm; open Mon. 9am-5pm Memorial Day through Labor Day only. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

North Carolina Museum of Art
Paintings and sculpture representing more than 5,000 years of artistic heritage from ancient Egypt to the present. Several changing exhibitions each year. Lectures, workshops, films, family festivals and performing arts events offered in landmark Museum Park. Gift shop and cafe. Upcoming exhibits include:
Sept. 17-Dec. 3, 2000 -- Interiors
Oct. 8, 2000-Jan. 7, 2001 -- In Praise of Nature: Ansel Adams and Photographers of the American West
Oct. 21, 2000-Jan. 7, 2001 -- Designing In Raffia: Kuba Embroideries from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Jan. 14-April 1, 2001 -- Is Seeing Believing? The Real, The Surreal, The Unreal in Contemporary Photography
Free admission; some traveling exhibits have small admission charge. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., (919) 839-6262; Web site: www.ncartmuseum.org Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-9pm; Sun., 11am-6pm; closed Mon. Daily guided tours at 1:30pm.

North Carolina Museum of History
The museum tells the state's history through innovative, long-term exhibits, including chronological history, folklife, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, Health and Healiing Experiences in North Carolina, and a variety of temporary exhibits. Gift shop, auditorium and parking deck on premises.
Free admission. 5 E. Edenton St., Bicentenial Plaza, (919) 715-0200. Web site: nchistory.dcr.state.nc.us/museums/. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., Noon-5pm; closed Mon.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
The museum opens its new building on April 7, with four floors of exhibits, live animals and hands-on programs. Highlights include a two-story waterfall, the world's only Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur and an Arthopod Zoo crawling with critters from butterflies to tarantulas.
Free admission. 11 West Jones St., Bicentennial Plaza, (919) 733-7450, (877) 462-8724. Web site: www.naturalsciences.org/ Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm.

North Carolina Railroad Museum
This museum is maintained by volunteers and is open for self-guided tours. On the first Sunday of each month (May through December), visitors may take an eight-mile, round-trip train ride in open cars and cabooses.
Free admission; train rides are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 & under. New Hill, (919) 362-5416. Hours: Sat., 10am-4pm; Train hours: May-Dec., first Sunday, group rides available with advance notice.

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
Located in the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame exhibits personal items donated by the more than 200 inductees. Learn about these sports heroes and the impact of sports in the state.
Free admission. North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Bicentennial Plaza, (919) 715-0200. Web site: nchistory.dcr.state.nc.us/museums Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., Noon-5pm; closed Mon.

Raleigh City Museum
Featuring exhibits that change periodically and focus on the history of the city, the museum is housed in the historic Briggs Building, built in 1874 as a hardware store. The building retains many of its original features, including a tin ceiling in the museum gallery. A gift shop carries unique items associated with Raleigh's history.
Free admission. 220 Fayetteville Street Mall, Briggs Building, (919) 832-3775. Web site: www.raleighcitymuseum.org Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sat. and Sun., 1-4 pm. Group tours available with advance notice.

Wake Forest College Birthplace Society Museum
A house museum dedicated to the history of Wake Forest College and the town of Wake Forest. The circa-1820 structure served as the home of the first president of the college and the location of the school's classrooms.The well-preserved collection of artifacts includes objects of interest relevant to the beginnings of campus, the town of Wake Forest, medical and law schools, athletics and student life through 1956.
Free admission. 414 N. Main St., Wake Forest, (919) 556-2911. Hours: March-Nov., Sun., 3-5 pm, and by appointment.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Carolina Cobras Arena Football
The Cobras will begin their season in mid-April at the Entertainment and Sports Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd. See their schedule here. For ticket information, call (877) 4COBRAS. Web site: www.carolina-cobras.com

Carolina Hurricanes NHL Hockey
The Hurricanes play in the new Entertainment & Sports Arena. See their schedule here. For ticket information, call 888-NHL-TIX1 or Ticketmaster, (919) 834-4000. For general information, call (919) 467-PUCK. Web site: www.caneshockey.com. Admission charged. 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh.

Carolina Mudcats Professional Baseball
Class AA Southern League. Five County Stadium, 1501 N.C. Hwy. 39, Zebulon, (919) 269-2287. Web site: www.gomudcats.com. Dates: April - Sept. Admission charged.

Durham Bulls Baseball
Class AAA. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Web Site: www.dbulls.com

Raleigh Capital Express Professional Men's Soccer
A-League. Championship Field, WRAL Soccer Center, 8000 Perry Creek Road, (919) 786-1313. Dates: March-September. Admission charged.

Raleigh Wings Professional Women's Soccer
U.S. Interregional Soccer League, Elite Division. Championship Field, WRAL Soccer Center, 8000 Perry Creek Road, (919) 848-8412. Dates: May-August. Admission charged. Web site: www.raleighwings.com.

Wake County Speedway
Stock car racing. 2109 Simpkins Road, (919) 779-2171 Web Site: members.aol.com/WCSpeedweb Dates: Mid-April through mid-Sept; call for times.

COLLEGIATE/AMATEUR SPORTS

Meredith College -- (919) 760-8600
North Carolina State University (ACC/NCAA) (919) 515-2106
Peace College -- (919) 508-2000
St. Augustine's College (CIAA/NCAA) (919) 516-4171
Shaw University (CIAA/NCAA) (919) 546-8281

Capital City Bicycle Motocross Race Track
The BMX Track races are open to the public and races are organized according to age groups and skill levels, enabling everyone to compete fairly. Raleigh's BMX program is sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association.
Admission is free for spectators; $7 for racers. Lions Park, 516 Dennis Avenue, (919) 831-6995 or (919) 790-4BMX. Hours vary; please call for details.

Frisbee Golf
Two unique facilities are located at Cedar Hills and Kentwood Park, each offering 18 holes for Frisbee Golf enthusiasts. Professional and amateur tournaments are held monthly.
Admission is free. Cedar Hills Park, 5600 Sweetbriar Street, (919) 870-2880; Kentwood Park, 4531 Kaplan Drive, (919) 890-3285. Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset.