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AROUND TOWN
EXPERIENCE ALL CHARLOTTE HAS TO OFFER THROUGH MUSEUMS, LIVE MUSIC, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND FAMILY FUN.
Carowinds
For more than 45 years, Carowinds has brought friends and families together for FUN! With over 60 rides, waterpark and live entertainment, Carowinds has something for everyone.
DISCOVERY PLACE
Network of four hands-on museums dedicated to inspiring exploration of science through exhibits and educational programs that inform, challenge and engage audiences of all ages.
U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER
A 1,300-acre facility dedicated to the promotion of an active, outdoor lifestyle. Features over 30 recreational activities (whitewater rafting, rock climbing, ropes course, hiking trails, etc.) designed to support an all encompassing experience.
DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the Carolinas’ garden for all seasons, providing guests a chance to reconnect with nature and to create lifelong memories with friends and family. Located within 380 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie, it includes spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and nature trails.
Aviation Museum
Showcasing the stories of innovation, hope and heroism throughout the history of aviation, the museum seeks to inspire visitors of all ages to pursue their own dreams and goals. The museum is highlighted by the “Miracle on the Hudson” exhibition featuring the actual jet that landed safely in New York’s Hudson River in 2009.
Freedom Park
This 98-acre park located near the center of Charlotte featuring trails, athletic fields, courts and playground equipment. The seven-acre lake with fountain is the signature piece of Freedom Park.
LAKE NORMAN
Conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Charlotte, Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of water in North Carolina and provides a great day of fun in the sun throughout the year.
LAKE WYLIE
An oasis just south of Charlotte with boats, public access points, tubing and restaurants.
GREENWAY
A network of 56 miles of developed greenway trails that connect parks throughout the city and promote recreation, fitness, water quality and wildlife conservation.
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.
