Growing up totally sucks sometimes. Even though we have the freedom to eat ice cream for breakfast and bingewatch Netflix until 3 a.m., we often find ourselves reminiscing on the good ole days of our worry-free childhood. If you want to bring out your inner child and catch all the nostalgia feels, you have to check out these fun places in North Carolina that will take you down memory lane. Even if you want to time travel back a few decades, you can totally re-live the days of Grease and the speakeasy era with these super nostalgic spots that will take your mind off the stress of the chaotic present that defines adulthood. Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre Price: $8 Address: 3336 Raleigh Rd., Henderson, NC Why You Should Go: This vintage 1949 drive-in mixes '80s nostalgia with modern day media by playing first-run films in a super retro environment. An added bonus is the snack bar and playground to really take you back. View this post on Instagram we have one week to get tiktok famous! #cousins #makemefamous A post shared by ☆ gio:)))🇧🇷 ☆ (@giovana_alvarenga) on Jul 26, 2019 at 5:45pm PDT Website Elsewhere Price: $5 Address: 606 S Elm St., Greensboro, NC Why You Should Go: This spunky thrift store turned museum houses rare and whimsical antiques and collectibles from the past 58 years (1939 to 1997). You're bound to find some keepsakes that remind you of your carefree days. View this post on Instagram Tea party by myself @ Elsewhere today A post shared by Lees Williamson (@lees.w) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:46pm PDT Website The Land of Oz Theme Park Price: $27.50 Address: 1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy., Beech Mountain, NC Why You Should Go: One of our most nostalgic childhood movies of many genres has actually come to life at the Dorothy Wonderland. it's a truly interactive experience complete with character costumes and the famous yellow brick road. View this post on Instagram On this yellow brick road - you are literally over the rainbow ! 🌈 Land of Oz sits one mile high atop Beech Mountain, and the views are spectacular! See them this September during our #Autumnatoz Festival! . . . . . #landofoz #landofoznc #wizardofoz #oz #milehigh #mountains #appalachianmountains #nc #northcarolina #beechmountain #gorgeousview #yellowbrickroad #follow #poppies #poppyfield A post shared by Land of Oz (@landofoznc) on Aug 20, 2019 at 6:09am PDT Website Sliding Rock Price: Free Address: U.S. Highways 64 & 276, NC Why You Should Go: We all loved water slides as a kid and we appreciate nature more as grown-up, so why not combine the two? This hidden gem is a massive rock with water flowing down that'll let you truly unlease your inner kid. View this post on Instagram Live today like you will die tomorrow. @merrickmcelrath @cherryelizabeth A post shared by Lauren Kiser (@laughinglittle) on Sep 25, 2016 at 9:30am PDT Website Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Price: FREE Address: 301 Goldsboro St. S., Wilson, NC Why You Should Go: The name itself strikes nostalgia, but the unique attractions will really get you there. The giant, creative wind-powered sculptures will make you feel like a tiny tot in awe. They even host concerts and farmer's markets. View this post on Instagram Patiently waiting for the sun to come back so we can make more trips to the park! A post shared by VollisSimpsonPark (@whirligigpark) on Feb 22, 2019 at 3:51pm PST Website Asheville Pinball Museum Price: $15 Address: 1 Battle Sq., #1b., Asheville, NC Why You Should Go: Drink some booze as you revel in your fave childhood pasttime with over 75 classic arcade games and board games. View this post on Instagram Had a freaking blast at the Asheville Pinball Museum. 😍😂 #asheville #northcarolina #tourlife #Goodluckgangtour #ashevillepinballmuseum @zootrippinofficial A post shared by Steve Hatmaker (@hatmakerdrums) on Dec 12, 2019 at 7:26pm PST Website
