Dinosaur attractions are among the most popular for kids between the ages and two and six – and can have a distinct benefit in the developing brain of kids in this age group, according to a report by CNN. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us don’t garner a benefit also. When you find a wonderful, educational, and entertaining dinosaur exhibit, everyone in the family is sure to love it. On that note, there’s a dinosaur-themed museum right here in North Carolina that’s both fun and fascinating.
It’s located just outside of downtown Blowing Rock.
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From the highway or even the parking lot, visitors might not think it’s more than a tourist trap. But it’s oh-so-much more!
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Welcome to the Appalachian Fossil Museum! Billed as North Carolina’s largest private collection of fossils, it showcases dino fossils you aren’t likely to find in just any history museum.
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From the triceratops rib section to…
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Dinosaur heads, the sheer number and assortment of dino fossils here will astound you.
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And photos like this one of the littles in your family are some that you’ll treasure forever.
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And don’t forget to enjoy the fake dinosaurs, too! It’s nice, in a museum filled with fossilized remains to be able to see the full beast, even if it isn’t real.
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Appalachian Fossil Museum recently moved to a new, expanded location at the entrance to the factory outlet stores in Blowing Rock. Be sure to carve out some time to go shopping after you visit this natural history museum!
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Learn more about this dinosaur-themed museum by visiting the official website. At the moment, it’s open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.) You’ll find admission fees on the website, too.
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Address: Appalachian Fossil Museum, 100 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA
