Discovery Place, Charlotte
You'll be captivated by the exciting hands-on exhibits at this huge educational center for science and technology, where a tropical rain forest, space station, Ocean Touch Pool and Omnimax theater are only a few of the attractions that bring the sciences to life.
Attraction type: Children's museum; Science museum

Paramount's Carowinds, Charlotte
A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park

Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte
Art musuem that offers special exhibits and early Renaissance paintings.
Attraction type: Art museum

Lowe's Motor Speedway, Charlotte
Formerly the Charlotte Motor Speedway, this popular attraction serves as the site of NASCAR racing and other sporting events.
Attraction type: Race car track

Charlotte Museum of History, Charlotte
This museum offers audience-focused programs and exhibits, based on the people, buildings, stories and objects that have shaped the history of Charlotte and its surrounding region.
Attraction type: History museum

Concord Mills, Charlotte
Attraction type: Mall; Factory outlet

Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte
Visitors are awed by the interactive, multi-sensory exhibits at this museum dedicated to exploring the Southern United States during the post-Civil War period.
Attraction type: Civic center; Specialty museum; Museum

Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Charlotte
A popular tourist stop that combines formal gardens and woodland serenity.
Attraction type: Garden

Charlotte Nature Museum, Charlotte
Children of all ages will love this nature museum with hands-on exhibits relating to natural history.
Attraction type: Science museum

Carolina Raptor Center, Charlotte
Through rehabilitation, research and education, this non-profit organization seeks to conserve birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, owls, vultures and falcons.
Attraction type: Science museum; Nature center

SouthPark, Charlotte
Upscale shopping district.
Attraction type: Mall

Beech Spring Mountain Bike Park, Charlotte
5 mile looping bike trail for the advanced biker.
Attraction type: Biking trail

Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation, Charlotte
Measuring 6,965 yards from the championship tees at par 72, this eighteen-hole Bent grass course with water in play was designed by Tom Jackson.
Attraction type: Golf course

INFO! CHARLOTTE, Charlotte
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center

Scorpio, Charlotte
Attraction type: Gay bar

Double Door Inn, Charlotte
Attraction type: Bar/club; Performance

Fourth Ward, Charlotte
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Hendrick Motorsports Complex, Charlotte
Attraction type: Specialty museum

Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
The street that has something for just about everyone: shops, restaurants, theaters, bars and pool halls.
Attraction type: Street

Spirit Square Arts Center, Charlotte
Arts center that stages concerts, art exhibits and many performances by the Charlotte Symphony and Opera and Repertory Theater.
Attraction type: Theater; Concert; Symphony

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte  
Presenting the best of broadway close to home. Upcoming events include The Full Monty, 42nd Street and more!
Attraction type: Theater

Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte
Attraction type: Art museum; Museum

Golf Club at Ballantyne, Charlotte
Set on gently rolling terrain, this 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course offers a choice of five sets of tees that play from 6,735 yards from the back to 4,815 yards from the front.
Attraction type: Golf course

Highland Creek Golf Club, Charlotte
A golf course that is a centerpiece of a sprawling real estate development.
Attraction type: Golf course

Lake Norman, Charlotte
Man-made lake located outside of Charlotte that offers golfing, fishing and boating.
Attraction type: Lake

Phillips Place, Charlotte
Attraction type: Mall

South End Plaza, Charlotte
Attraction type: Mall

Antique Kingdom, Charlotte
Attraction type: Antique shop