🎉 Top 8 Things to Do with Kids in Wendell, NC - 2025

🎉 Top 8 Things to Do with Kids in Wendell, NC - 2025 edition

March 10, 2025•2 min read

🎉 Top 8 Things to Do with Kids in Wendell, NC

Planning an extended stay with kids? Wendell is packed with low-key fun, outdoor adventures, and sweet treats the whole family will love. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy the area:

1. Tap It Local Social House

Don’t let the word “social house” fool you—Tap It is a family-friendly hangout with pinball machines, arcade games, duck pin bowling, and prizes. It’s a hit for parents and kids alike. A family-friendly bar and arcade with a retro gaming vibe—kids can play skee-ball and pinball while parents unwind. A great spot for bite-sized fun.

2. Falls Lake Loop Trail

This smooth, scenic trail is perfect for kids on bikes or scooters. A great way to burn off some energy and enjoy fresh air with a view.

3. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

A go-to spot for cool-down treats. Italian Ice and Soft Serve Ice Cream, Tons of Toppings! Kids love the colorful flavors, and parents can sneak in a soft-serve swirl of their own.

4. Disc Golf at Wendell Park

Wendell Park has a fun 9-hole disc golf course, plus a great playground and picnic area. It’s a laid-back way to spend an afternoon.

5. Snapology of Wendell

Creative, STEM-focused fun using LEGO® bricks, robotics kits, and more. They offer classes and pop-up events, and it’s a perfect rainy-day option.

6. Little Doodles Play Café

This cozy indoor play space is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. With imaginative play zones and a comfy café for parents, everyone’s happy.

7. Robertson Millpond Preserve

A quiet spot just outside Wendell with scenic walking trails and a unique bald cypress swamp. Great for peaceful walks, wildlife spotting, or even a canoe ride.

8. Explore Historic Downtown Wendell

Charming and walkable, downtown Wendell is full of murals, shops, and fun stops like old-school diners and ice cream counters. It's a great place to wander and discover something new.

🛏️ After a Fun Day, Come Home to Comfort

At Eastern Wake Extended Stays, we know long stays go smoother when your basecamp is a cozy, fully furnished home. Whether you’ve spent the day exploring parks, trails, or downtown gems, return to clean, pet-friendly homes in Wendell or Knightdale, and recharge for tomorrow’s adventures.

Stay tuned for more family-friendly guides around Eastern Wake—perfect for the 30, 60, or 90+ day stays our travelers love!

🏡 Home Base for Your Extended Stay

At Eastern Wake Extended Stays, we offer fully furnished, pet-friendly homes in Wendell and Knightdale—ideal for 30, 60, or 90+ day stays. Whether you're relocating, on assignment, or just need a change of pace, we’ll help make Wendell feel like home for the whole family.

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