Snowed in with Nowhere to GO?

With 6 inches of snow on the ground and school is out. Those parents may be getting a little
restless with the children being in the house all day. Yet, some of you may have been searching the websites with what to do with your kids this week. Yes, I said this week because you know we are in North Carolina with limited machinery.

Here are a few suggestions. The Charlotte Nature Museum has indoor and outdoor trails. You can see live animals like groundhogs, owls and even an insect alley. The hours are 9 to 5 and only $6 admission. Try something different this week.

The Light Factory is in Spirit Square and is dedicated to photography. I attended an Art Exhibit at Armstrong College this winter. I have never been to one and probably wouldn't have gone however my wonderful nephew, Jamal, was graduating. I was amazed of the talent. The art included photography and some film; just like The Light Factory. Maybe those Armstrong students could put their artwork here.

If you happen to be in Gastonia, The Schiele of Natural Museum displays flora, fossils and minerals and fauna which makes our environment eco friendly. This place has live animals, mounted specimens, birds, mammals and reptiles. It may be a great way to give your children a little history on nature.

Speaking of history. The Charlotte Museum of History is a great place to educate your kids as well as yourself about the growth of Charlotte; the "Community Grow" and you may also visit the 5,000 square Difoot rock house, Hezekiah Alexander House; the oldest house in Mecklenburg County.

The most popular museum of Charlotte is Discovery Place. If you a Charlottean and have never been here; then this is a must see. It is mostly hands-on, family-friendly science center. I have gone as a visitor of Charlotte and also as a resident. I can admit that I have gone without my children or nieces and nephews. How many of you have gone without kids??? Yes, I am kid inside. I am never growing up especially if I can go to the wonderful museums we have to offer in the Charlotte area.

So parents, check out the websites and visit one of these powerful museums. You have an excuse, the snow! No school. Why are you still reading this blog? Go Go Go.