PLAN YOUR FAMILY-FRIENDLY SUMMER BREAK IN YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Ready to hit the road for Summer Break? York County, South Carolina, is the perfect getaway. Whether you’re looking for fun-in-the-sun outdoor adventures or quality time indoors, discover these family-friendly adventures and create a summer packed with memories.
Outdoor Adventures
SouthTown Wake Park
No boat? No problem! Head to SouthTown Wake Park and get your family on a wakeboard! This wake park offers beginners and experts alike an opportunity to try their hand at the popular water sport. Get out on these man-made lakes while being pulled by a cable system. For the whole family, jump on one of their inflatable water parks.
Mr. Putty’s Fun Park
Mr. Putty’s is an adventurer’s dream! This outdoor fun park has activities that people of all ages can enjoy. With ax-throwing a bar at the 19th hole for the adults and a mini-golf course that even your kids will master, you’re sure to have a great time here!
Carowinds
Have a thrill-seeker in your family? Carowinds is now open year-round! For the younger kids, visit Camp Snoopy or try the new Boogie Racers at Carolina Harbor, Carowinds’ water park. Discover these upcoming events at Carowinds.
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Looking for a state park-esque adventure with great amenities? Head to the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, a 2,100-acre nature preserve that offers hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and guided horseback riding! You don’t even have to pack snacks. The Greenway Canteen offers an incredible farm-fresh menu for kids and adults alike, including beverages for mom and dad!
Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park
Explore two parks in one day! Experience Kings Mountain National Military Park (Free) and camp next door at Kings Mountain State Park! Home to hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding trails!
Canaan Zipline Adventures
Does ziplining over the treetops sound like the perfect adventure? Book your next ziplining trip at Canaan Zipline. Take off from a 70-foot tower and zip more than 900 feet across the Catawba River. Too hot during the day? Book your night zipline for an extra fun experience.
Fun on the Farms
Looking to connect the family with country roots? Head to Bush-N-Vine, Black’s Peaches, or Springs Farm for seasonal U-picks! You can also find fresh ice cream, slushies, and playground equipment for the kids.
Indoor Fun
Museum of York County
Explore the wonders of nature with outdoor trails, educational gardens, and picnic areas. Or – experience a journey back in time with their Ice Age Carolinas Exhibit. Tour the cosmos in the Settlemyre Planetarium with state-of-the-art digital projection.
Main Street Children’s Museum
Main Street Children’s Museum offers fun, educational activities for ages 0-6. Enjoy memory-making family experiences and engage your young child in creative, developmental play.
Adventure Air Sports
This state-of-the-art trampoline park offers features for varying ages and skill levels. Fly high on the massive Main Court with built-in parkour elements, challenge your friends on the area’s largest Ninja Warrior course, and practice somersaults and flips on one of the tumbling lanes. Check out the Dunk Zone, Battle Beams, Flying Trapeze, Extreme Dodgeball, and the area’s only Super Tramp!
