Day Trips

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department day trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! All trips are designed for adults. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall. Returning times are approximations. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. In order to receive a refund, you must cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the trip. Registration for programs is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please check our current program brochure or our online registration system for more information about each program.

2023 Summer Programs/Events

  • FireClay Cellars and Lunch at Bestfood Cafeteria - Chatham County, NC
  • Greensboro Science Center
  • NC Videri Chocolate Factory and Lunch at The Pit - Raleigh, NC
  • Jordan Lake Spring Boat Tour and Lunch in Pittsboro

Other Day Trips Offered During the Year or Past Years

  • Antiquing
  • Barn Dinner Theatre
  • Botanist and Barrel - Cedar Grove, NC
  • Cloer Family Vinyards - Apex, NC
  • Duke Lemur Center
  • Durham Bulls Baseball Game
  • Escape Rooms
  • Fair Game Beverage Company and Downtown Pittsboro
  • Goat Farm Tours
  • Hillsborough - Downtown
  • Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery
  • Jordan Lake Fall Boat Tour and Lunch at Virlie's Grill in Pittsboro
  • Jordan Lake Sunset Cruise
  • M&M Alpaca Farm
  • MindGames Escape Room
  • Museum Trips
  • Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
  • North Carolina Museum of Art
  • North Carolina State Farmers Market
  • North Carolina Transportation Museum
  • North Carolina Zoological Park
  • Old Salem
  • Pottery Excursions
  • Raleigh Little Theatre
  • Raleigh Trolly Tour
  • Rock of Ages Winery - Hurdle Mills, NC
  • Ruby Theatre
  • Southern Supreme, Bear Creek, NC
  • Tarheel Escapes
  • The Gallery Players Productions, Burlington, NC
  • Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
  • Temple Theatre
  • TOPO Brewery Tour and Dinner at Top of the Hill
  • Wilson Whirligigs
  • Wine Tours and Tastings
  • WRAL Azalea Gardens