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Category: Parks - 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...
Category: Attractions - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Located between the posh Myers Park and Dilworth areas of town, this park has it all. Its basketball and volleyball courts are some of the most popular in town, and you can always find a pick-up game. If you're more in the mood for relaxation, take a walk by Sugar Creek and down to the enormous duck pond while...
Category: Historic Sites - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 12031 Lancaster Hwy, US 521, Pineville, NC 28134
The simple North Carolina home of President James K. Polk offers visitors a postcard view of life in the 19th century South. This quaint home is a good representation of life during that era. Exhibits lend insight into the life of a lesser-known American historical figure. Group tours are allowed but should be...
Category: Parks - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 19000 Jetton Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
If sand, boats, and water are your way to relax, then head a little north of Charlotte. Jetton Park is a 105-acre waterfront park on Lake Norman that gives you opportunities to sit on the beach, watch boats go by, walk on the trails, or take your own vessel on the water and listen while you coast over the waves.
Category: Attractions - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
The Lowe's Motor Speedway plays host to many major races and is a major stop in the Sprint Cup series. The speedway offers tours giving visitors information pertaining to NASCAR and auto racing history. Be sure to browse through the gift shop. A must for racing fans! "Feel The Thrill" tours are available only on...
McMullen & Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway
Category: Parks - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 8314 Pineville-Matthews Rd, across from McMullen Creek Marketplace, Charlotte, NC 28226
Mecklenburg County made a decision years ago to unite the city via a web of parks and green spaces. They've poured lots of money into the project, and the result is something that can be enjoyed by all. Over 30 miles of greenways have been developed, and almost 150 miles are still being planned. In fact, the greenway...
Category: Museums - 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 +...
Category: Parks - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Located in the front of Reedy Creek Park, this dedicated terrain is actually called Barkingham Park. Bring your four-legged friend to the four-acre, fenced-off area for fun with other canines. You can relax and enjoy music while your pet spends time meeting new friends. The park is an off-leash area where kids under...
Category: Attractions - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
Address: 820 Hawfield Rd, Tuckaseegee Ford Park, Charlotte, NC 28214
The Whitewater Center delivers high-octane outdoor adventures like rafting, kayaking, and paddling. Other – and dryer! – activities include rock climbing, mountain biking, and taking on ropes courses. The River's Edge Bar & Grill offers healthy American cuisine and is a great place to quiet your heart after a long day...
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Category: Parks - Charlotte Attractions & Activities
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,...
