Itinerary · Half a day

A family afternoon

Playground, greenway, and a downtown treat — built for kids, with benches and restrooms where you need them.

Best for: Any dry afternoon; the greenway is shaded enough for warm days.

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    Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park

    Playground, riverfront, and room to run on the Catawba. Check the city's page for current hours and amenities.

    Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park — details
  2. 2

    Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

    A natural-surface Thread Trail segment through the woods — short enough for kids, quiet enough to feel away.

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    Downtown treat

    End on Main Street for ice cream or a bakery stop — the walk back to the car is five minutes.

Hours, admission, and availability change — confirm each stop with the place itself before you go. Save stops to your own plan to remix this day.

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