Charlotte North Carolina Attractions

Amusements

• Laser Quest
  5323-A East Independence Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28212
  704-567-6707
  Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and... more...  map

• Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
  14523 Carowinds Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28273
  704-588-2600
  The premiere 105 acre water and theme park in the Carolina's, this park features over 100... more...  map

• Ray's Splash Planet
  215 North Sycamore Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
  704-432-4729
  A one-of-a-kind water park that offers fun for the whole family and features numerous theme areas... more...  map

• Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center
  2330 Tipton Drive, Suite 100 • Charlotte, NC 28206
  704-373-9740
  The only indoor facility for go-cart competitions, riding, and races in Charlotte, this center... more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Brem House Artisans Gallery (circa 1902-1903)
  211 East Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28215
  704-375-7800
  Designed by Charlest Christian Hook, one of the first resident architects in Charlotte, this... more...  map

• Historic Dowd House (circa 1879)
  2216 Monument Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28208
  704-398-2260
  Open on the third Sunday of each month, this beautiful historic home was built for Confederate... more...  map

• Historic Rosedale Plantation (circa 1815)
  3427 North Tryon Street • Charlotte, NC 28206
  704-335-0325
  Once part of a 911 acre plantation, this magnificent manor house is one of the best examples of... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Afro-American Cultural Center
  401 North Myers Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
  704-374-1565
  This cultural center is dedicated to preserving the rich artistic heritage of African-American... more...  map

• Carolinas Aviation Museum
  4108 Airport Drive • Charlotte, NC 28208
  Located at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
  704-359-8442
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• Charlotte Museum of History
  3500 Shamrock Drive • Charlotte, NC 28215
  704-568-1774
  Located in the revolutionary home of Hezekiah Alexander, which is the oldest existing home in... more...  map

• Charlotte Nature Museum
  1658 Sterling Road • Charlotte, NC 28209
  Adjacent to Freedom Park
  704-372-6261
  A child-oriented nature museum that features numerous hands-on exhibits that relate to natural... more...  map

• Hayes George Gallery
  225 East Worthington Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28203
  704-332-3278
  Hayes George Gallery specializes in contemporary abstract and realistic works of fine art and... more...  map

• Levine Museum of the New South
  200 East Seventh Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
  Downtown Cultural District
  704-333-1887
  The only regional history museum in Charlotte, as well as in the country, that focuses on the New... more...  map

• Mint Museum of Art
  2730 Randolph Road • Charlotte, NC 28202
  704-337-2000
  North Carolina's first art museum, the Mint Museum of Art was the first branch of the United States... more...  map

• Mint Museum of Craft Design
  500 South Tryon Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
  704-337-2000
  This museum takes a look at the evolution of crafts and how the changing style of the artifacts... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
  15222 York Road • Charlotte, NC 28078
  704-588-5224
  Serving as the gateway to the 1,108 acre McDowell Nature Preserve, this nature center and preserve... more...  map

• Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
  2900 Rocky River Road • Charlotte, NC 28215
  704-598-8857
  Reedy Creek Nature Preserve protects over 727 acres of natural, forested habitats and provides... more...  map

• University of North Carolina Botanical Gardens
  9201 University City Boulevard • Charlotte, NC 28223
  704-547-2870
  One of the South's largest rhododendron gardens is located at this beautiful botanical garden that... more...  map

• Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary
  248 Ridgewood Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28209
  704-331-0664
  A 3-acre garden in the heart of one of Charlotte's most beautiful residential neighborhoods, Wing... more...  map

Science & Technology

• Discovery Place
  301 North Tryon Street • Charlotte, NC 28202
  704-372-6261
  One of the top hands-on science facilities in the nation, this unique center provides ever-changing... more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Balloons Over Carolina
  3709 Sweetgrass Lane • Charlotte, NC 28226
  704-556-RIDE
  Enjoy one hour balloon rides over Charlotte seven days a week with this hot air balloon company... more...  map

• Charlotte Center City Walking Tours
  330 South Tryon Street • Charlotte, NC 22801
  704-331-2700
  Learn about Charlotte's unique and entertainment past during this walking tour that takes you on a... more...  map

• Charlotte NC Tours
  128 East Park Avenue • Charlotte, NC 28203
  704-962-4548
  They provide bike tours, segway tours, bike rentals, segway rentals, van tours, walking tours, city... more...  map

• Charlotte Trolley, The
  1507 Camden Road • Charlotte, NC 28203
  704-375-0850
  Car #85, a vintage electric streetcar, leaves on the hour and the half hour and operates on the old... more...  map

• Historic Charlotte
  2100 Randolph Road • Charlotte, NC 28207
  704-375-6145
  This walking tour takes you into the midst of Charlotte's current "historic renaissance" with tours... more...  map

• Queen City Tours and Travel
  3125 Eastway Drive • Charlotte, NC 28205
  Located East of Uptown
  704-566-0104
  Offering travel and tourism since 1993. Offers prompt, professional, and courteous tours,... more...