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Horne Creek Farm

At Horne Creek Farm, experience life in North Carolina’s northwestern Piedmont circa 1900. The site features the original farmhouse, a tobacco curing barn, a corn crib, fields under cultivation, and a heritage apple orchard.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
PinnacleTEL - 336-325-2298

Howell Woods

Howell Woods is the perfect spot for environmental group field trips. Get hands-on experience with native reptiles in the live museum, learn about their ecological footprint, or discover the inner-workings of an ecosystem.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Four OaksTEL - 919-938-0115

Hub Farm

Hub Farm is a 30 acre farm, forest, and aquatic educational center that provides experiential, outdoor learning for the greater Durham community in environmental stewardship, health and nutrition, and career development.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School NORTH CAROLINA
Durham

Imagination Station

The Imagination Station Science & History Museum provides informal science and history education for all ages. Learn how the world around us works.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
WilsonTEL - 252-291-5113

Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences

At the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, located in downtown Rocky Mount visiting students and scouts will have no shortage of things to do and see! Highlights include a Planetarium, a Children & Art Museum. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Rocky MountTEL - 252-972-1266

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

At the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, groups can walk through the history of the Civil Rights Movement with exhibits that document the battle for equality in education, employment, and everyday life.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
GreensboroTEL - 336-274-9199

Island Farm

A living history site, Island Farm interprets daily life on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800s. Visitors can explore buildings, such as the farmhouse, reconstructed slave cabin, outhouse, cookhouse, blacksmith shop and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
ManteoTEL - 252-473-6500

J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center

Located along the Cape Fear River Trail, the scenic woodlands at J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center provide opportunities for groups to enjoy outdoor education, camping, hiking, and other recreational activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
FayettevilleTEL - 910-433-1547

JC Raulston Arboretum

Immerse yourself in a world of horticulture at NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum, known for its varied collection of landscape flora.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-515-3132

Jennette's Pier

Explore interactive science exhibits and learn about renewable energy at Jennette’s Pier. Features large aquariums inside the pier house, world-class fishing, clean public beaches, and bathhouse.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Nags HeadTEL - 252-255-1501

Joel Lane Museum House

Built in 1769, the Joel Lane Museum House is a restored, historic home and museum considered to be the “birthplace of North Carolina’s capital city”.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
RaleighTEL - 919-833-3431

Justus Orchard

Groups have been making Justus Orchard a favorite fall destination since the early 1970’s. Guided tour of orchards and pick your own apples and select your own pumpkin. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
HendersonvilleTEL - 828-974-1232
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Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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