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Afro-American Cultural Center
401 N Myers St · Charlotte · 704-374-1565
The stained glass windows of this restored building originally came from Little Rock AME Zion Church. Through these hallowed windows, you can see and ... (more) ... |
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Backing Up Classic Auto Museum
4545 Concord Pkwy S · Hwy 29 · Concord · 704-788-9500
This museum may be a bit on the small side but, nonetheless, it has some amusing attributes. One of the more unusual automobiles on display would have ... (more) ... |
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Ballantyne Country Club
11120 Ballantyne Country Club Dr · Charlotte · 704-544-1404
With bunkers and water hazards throughout the design, this immaculate course provides quite a challenge. Trouble will come into play off the tee, on l ... (more) ... |
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Bank of America Corporate Center
100 N Tryon St · Charlotte
This modern high-rise is a popular Uptown spot for both sightseers and residents. Historical portraits of the city dot the corridors of this architect ... (more) ... |
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Beachin' Island
Cornelius
Cruise Lake Norman north past Midtown Sundries, and steer to the right. You can't miss the rockin' party that comes together every Saturday with somet ... (more) ... |
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Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Dr · Charlotte · 704-401-3200
Billy Graham's ministry began humbly in the foothills of North Carolina. Over the past several decades, he's grown his work into an international effo ... (more) ... |
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Birkdale Golf Club
16500 Birkdale Commons Pkwy · Huntersville · 704-895-8038
This Palmer creation contains a number of hazards you must avoid if you plan on going home satisfied. With several carries over water required, you wi ... (more) ... |
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Booty Loop
Queens Rd W at Selwyn Ave · Charlotte · 704-839-6103
Some say it's the attractive backsides of the runners/walkers who cruise this 3-mile route that inspired its "cheeky" nickname. Others insist the term ... (more) ... |
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Carmel Country Club – North
4735 Carmel Rd · Charlotte · 704-542-2457
With five sets of tees, this classical course provides a comfortable challenge for golfers of all abilities. These greens are typically elevated, so h ... (more) ... |
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Carmel Country Club – South
4735 Carmel Rd · Charlotte · 704-542-2457
Measuring over 7,000 yards from the tips, this long course features a traditional design with narrow, tree-lined fairways and yawning bunkers that sur ... (more) ... |
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Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd · Latta Plantation Nature Preserve · Huntersville · 704-875-6521
The Carolina Raptor Center, located just north of Charlotte, has been home to 11,000 rescued hawks, eagles, vultures, and owls. One of the largest rap ... (more) ... |
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Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd · Charlotte · 704-588-2600
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 ... (more) ... |
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Charlotte Country Club
2465 Mecklenburg Ave · Charlotte · 704-333-9809
A classic Donald Ross design, Charlotte Country Club provides an adequate test for all golfers. With five different sets of tees, beginners can feel c ... (more) ... |
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Charlotte Golf Links
11500 Providence Rd · Charlotte · 704-846-7990
You will find a touch of Scotland in the Queen City with this fabulous links-style course. Deep pot bunkers and native grasses complete this beautiful ... (more) ... |
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Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Dr · Charlotte · 704-568-1774
Located on the property of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, the museum offers various exhibits based upon the history of the city of Charlotte. A few ... (more) ... |
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Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Ln · Kings Mountain · 704-853-5375
If rock climbing is your thing, then Crowders Mountain is your place. Folks scale the rock faces at their own risk when they tackle the challenging te ... (more) ... |
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Dana Rader Golf School
10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy · Ballantyne Resort · Charlotte · 704-542-7635
Struggling with that splendid slice? How's that horrible hook working for you? Find the answers at this golf school, rated one of the top 25 by Golf M ... (more) ... |
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope Rd · Belmont · 704-825-4490
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-fi ... (more) ... |
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Discovery Place
301 N Tryon St · Charlotte · 704-372-6261
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 w ... (more) ... |
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Eagle Chase Golf Club
3215 Brantley Rd · Marshville · 704-385-9000
These generous fairways offer plenty of landing room and very few hazards. Even though the terrain of this course is relatively hills, there are no hi ... (more) ... |
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Freedom Park
1900 East Blvd · Charlotte · 704-432-4280
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 popula ... (more) ... |
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Hezekiah Alexander Homesite
3500 Shamrock Dr · Charlotte Museum of History · Charlotte · 704-568-1774
The Alexander home is the oldest standing structure in the area. Built in 1774, the home has been restored and is presently open to the public. Guides ... (more) ... |
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Highland Creek Golf Club
7001 Highland Creek Pkwy · Charlotte · 704-875-9000
Be prepared for some long approach shots to these greens, as the hilly nature of this course will make some of these long holes play even longer. To a ... (more) ... |
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Historic Fourth Ward
Charlotte
On the fringe of Uptown's concrete and asphalt is an intimate, restored neighborhood known as the Fourth Ward. Picturesque streets are populated with ... (more) ... |
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Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Rd · Huntersville · 704-875-2312
This antebellum plantation has been restored to its former grace and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour guides in period cost ... (more) ... |
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Whether it's a quiet day at a museum or a fun-filled activity for the kids, there's no shortage of things to do in the Queen City. Several museums, old and new, give Charlotte an edge in the world of art and culture. The Mint Museum of Art showcases American and European fine art, furniture, silver and ceramics collections, while the family-friendly Discovery Place delights visitors with interactive exhibits and IMAX theater. And of course, you can't talk about Charlotte without talking about racing – stockcar racing, that is. Unique to the area are the nostalgic North Carolina Racing Hall of Fame and the exhilarating Richard Petty Driving Experience, where visitors embark on their own racecar adventures.
