The Top 6 Attractions to Visit in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte offers a variety of entertainment options, including high-energy racing, pro sports games, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and cosmopolitan art, culture, and history. Whatever you’re looking to do, Charlotte has it. Whether you’re in town for a vacation or you live in the city and are looking for a fun night out, be sure to check out all the local events and activities going on around town.

Carowinds Amusement Park

Carowinds Amusement and Water Park is on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina, just 13 miles from Charlotte. As a premier entertainment destination in the area, it’s the perfect day trip to immerse yourself in culture while enjoying excitement, thrills, and family fun. Carowinds Amusement Park offers home-grown foods, Southern charm and hospitality, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster, a children’s play area, and a water park all with the price of admission. If you decide to stay and play another day, there is a 55-acre on-site campground.

Discovery Place

Located conveniently in Uptown Charlotte, the Discovery Place introduces children to the astonishing field of science in a fun and educational way. The Discovery Place includes hands-on learning labs, an aquarium, a rainforest, an IMAX theater, and more! The Discovery Place brings science to life through explosive experiments and amazing interactive exhibits that allow children and adults to think in ways they never thought possible. You can’t help but learn!

NASCAR Hall of Fame

It isn’t just a museum, it’s a shrine to NASCAR. Car enthusiasts will enjoy honoring exceptional past, present, and future NASCAR drivers and crew members at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The high-tech venue educates and entertains race car fans and non-fans with interactive exhibits, artifacts, and a theater. A Buffalo Wild Wings and NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop are on-site.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Reconnect with nature at this garden for all seasons. The 380-acre garden offers sparkling fountains, spectacular gardens, a visitor pavilion, and a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids. The staff at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden devotes itself to horticulture excellence, and the garden is a must-see for all ages.

Freedom Park

You can find this 98-acre park between Charlotte’s historic district and Myers Park neighborhood. It’s centered on a 7-acre lake with paved trails, tennis and volleyball courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds. Explore the cab of an old steam engine, watch free films or listen to free festivals in the pavilion, go for a run with a friend, or let your dog stretch its legs in the green fields.

Bank of America Stadium

The Bank of America Stadium is the home of the Carolina Panthers. The classic American stadium seats 74,000 people in a park setting, making it one of the best stadiums in the NFL. The stadium hosts parties, special events, and college football games. Just make sure if you’re visiting Charlotte to catch a football game you buy your tickets early!

As North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte has so much to offer, from an impressive array of art museums to an NFL stadium. There’s plenty of restaurants, nightlife, and places to shop, but if you really want to drive into Charlotte’s culture and history, be sure to make a stop at Charlotte’s pride and joy, the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

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