The Tar Heel State also delivers on theme parks, especially if you're looking for adrenaline-pumping fun near the vibrant city of Greensboro. Just a stone's throw away, Kersey Valley offers zip-line adventures and is home to one of the country's best haunted attractions. Nestled in the small, leafy town of Archdale, Kersey Valley is one of the region's standout destinations for family and group fun. Alongside the activities, the family-owned park serves quintessential theme park eats like funnel cake and chocolatey fudge while embracing Southern hospitality. What started as a local haunt in 1985 inside an old farmhouse has grown into one of Martha Stewart's "15 Best Halloween Destinations in the U.S."