Rest Stops/Playgrounds for Kids on I-95 in North Carolina
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Anonymous
| We're doing the dreaded Memorial Day roundtrip, but now that we have two walkers, are always looking for a safe place for hte kids to stretch their legs. Does anyone have a suggestion for good places to stop in North Carolina in the I-95 corridor? Prefer outdoor/non fast food playground, but anything works. We usually hit the chick fila in Roanoke Rapids or the McDonalds in Wilson, but I'd love a regular old playground. |
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Anonymous
| Did you end up finding a good place? Looking for the same for an upcoming road trip. Thanks! |
Anonymous
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1) map out your route on google maps: maps.google.com
2) pick out a couple of small towns on your way, say Ladysmith, VA and New Kent, VA or where ever you want to stop. 3) Go to playspace finder and find playgrounds. They tend to be elementary school playgrounds, but if school is not in session you should be fine: http://mapofplay.kaboom.org/ Type in the city/ies and figure out how to get there. I have never seen a playground at a rest stop. These playgrounds at elementary schools of course do not have rest rooms, so if you want playgrounds and rest rooms you have to find a fast food restaurant or gas station near the playground. |
MikeL
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This is a great idea. Also, at Exit 45 south of Petersburg, there's a Howard Johnson motel that has a huge playground. We used to plan a stop there for gas, picnic lunch, and play. Of course you don't really belong there, but if you are clean and not rowdy, you probably won't be bothered. |
Anonymous
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If you are still looking for playgrounds to visit along I 95 during your travels, I have written an article highlighting 26 playgrounds between Philadelphia, PA, and Palm Coast, FL. This article can be found here: http://playacrossamerica.com/must-read/i-95-playgrounds/
I have visited most of the playgrounds and the ones I have visited have pictures, an address, and hyperlinked directions, along with a review of what you will find at these playgrounds. Keep checking back to the article as I am always adding new playgrounds as I find them. I hope this helps!! Happy travels! |
Anonymous
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No playground, but the first rest stop after you cross over the NC border on I95 is a nice, clean one with room to let the kids run around. Park in the lower parking lot and their is grassy space beyond.
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Anonymous
| Any other suggestions for playground? |