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Address: 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
On par with some of the best-known art museums in the country, Charlotte's Mint Museum is the oldest and most prestigious art museum in the state. Over 81,000 square feet of American, European, pre-Colombian, Spanish colonial and a smattering of local and regional art. The Mint also houses one of the largest collections of porcelain and ceramic...
UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
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Address: 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223
If plants, flowers and gardens are your forte, you are in for an amazing treat. There are exceptional varieties of horticulture represented at the gardens. Visitors will find a great many rare species, as well. Don't miss the two-story rain forest. Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Highway 49 North. Groups of...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: Avenue of the Carolinas, Charlotte, NC 28273
F-U-N! The 100-acre park offers all the usual amusement park adventures, including Ferris wheels, roller coasters, special effects shows, and a water park. The Afterburn roller coaster gives riders the impression of actually flying a fighter jet. For cooling down, check out the attached Boomerang Bay waterpark. The park straddles the NC-SC border,...
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 6022 Victory Ln, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, NC 28027
Put the throttle down and let 'er rip! At this informative, hands-on experience, you'll learn the ins-and-outs of professional race car driving as you get tips and instruction from real drivers and pit crews. And there's certain to be fun and excitement for both race car enthusiasts and novices. For serious drivers (or people who crave high-octane...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Discovery Place is a great way to spend a day, whether you're by yourself or with a group, young or old. Indeed, it's a safe bet that everybody will walk away from a day at Discovery Place knowing a few things they hadn't known before. The facility features exhibits on anatomy, physics, natural science, machines, and much more. If you're alone,...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
Several thematic gardens arranged in a succession of outdoor rooms makes this complex a plant-lover's paradise. The Cottage Garden has many hard-to-find heirloom plants, the Four Seasons Garden highlights form and foliage for year-round appeal, and the Canal Garden features color in changing displays of perennials and annuals. The garden's...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206
This completely restored home is a perfect example of a Federal style home. Built in 1815 when austerity was the norm, the bright yellow trim and bright white paint were the talk of the town. Today, the imported French wallpaper is still intact, and the grounds are resplendent with small to medium size gardens and several living ponds. Tours are...
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
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Address: 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
One of the first parks owned by Mecklenburg County, McDowell Park hasn't been around for long (it first opened in the mid-70s), but during its short existence it has grown from a 136-acre lake-side park to emerge as one of Charlotte's most noteworthy natural assets. From upland hardwood forests to Piedmont prairie, the park offers a variety of...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 220 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Opened in 1999, this museum showcases the best in cutting-edge fabricated art. Exhibits focus on original works of ceramic, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, and wood. The museum also hosts special exhibits each year, including shows featuring North Carolina artists. A ticket purchased for the Museum of Craft + Design is also good for...
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
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Address: 119 Knob Hill Rd, Lakeside Park, Mooresville, NC 28117
Racing is as much a part of North Carolina history as Tar Heels basketball. The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, located off Interstate 77 north of Charlotte, gives both pros and rookies one of the most comprehensive studies of racing available anywhere. Over 35 classic and new race cars and memorabilia are available for viewing. You can...
