Attractions in Charlotte, North Carolina

Amusements

Laser Quest 704-567-6707
5323-A East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28212
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag... more info map
Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park 704-588-2600
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273
The premiere 105 acre water and theme park in the Carolina's, this park features over 100 state-of-the-art rides, shows, and movie-themed experiences for all ages, as... more info map
Ray's Splash Planet 704-432-4729
215 North Sycamore Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
A one-of-a-kind water park that offers fun for the whole family and features numerous theme areas including a giant three story slide plus features an onsite fitness... more info map
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28027
SEA LIFE unmasked at the new 26,000-square-foot indoor aquarium at Concord Mills. With over 5,000 creatures, 20 interactive exhibits and educational talks and feedings... more info map
Sky High Sports 704-889-5867
601 North Polk, Pineville, NC 28134
Sky High Sports is a unique trampoline fun center. This facility has been designed and created for one purpose: to have fun. Whether you flip forward or flip backward,... more info map
Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center 704-373-9740
2330 Tipton Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28206
The only indoor facility for go-cart competitions, riding, and races in Charlotte, this center features two indoor race tracks with the average speed around the tracks... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Historic Dowd House 704-398-2260
2216 Monument Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208
Open on the third Sunday of each month, this beautiful historic home was built for Confederate Captain James C. Dowd and later became the headquarters of Camp Greene, a... more info map
Historic Rosedale Plantation 704-335-0325
3427 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Once part of a 911 acre plantation, this magnificent manor house is one of the best examples of Federalist architecture in North Carolina and is a National Register... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

ImaginOn - The Joe & Joan Martin Center 704-416-4600
300 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
A collaborative venture of The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children's Theatre of Charlotte, ImaginOn offers cutting edge services and library collections,... more info

Museums & Galleries

Afro-American Cultural Center 704-374-1565
401 North Myers Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
This cultural center is dedicated to preserving the rich artistic heritage of African-American culture and offers hands-on activities, exhibitions, workshops, and... more info map
Carolinas Aviation Museum 704-359-8442
4108 Airport Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
Located at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
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Charlotte Museum of History 704-568-1774
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
Located in the revolutionary home of Hezekiah Alexander, which is the oldest existing home in Mecklenburg County, this museum houses many artifacts and documents that... more info map
Charlotte Nature Museum 704-372-6261
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Adjacent to Freedom Park
A child-oriented nature museum that features numerous hands-on exhibits that relate to natural history, as well as a live animal room, a puppet theatre, and a scenic... more info map
Levine Museum of the New South 704-333-1887
200 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Downtown Cultural District
The only regional history museum in Charlotte, as well as in the country, that focuses on the New South period, this interactive museum takes at look at the history and... more info map
Mint Museum of Art 704-337-2000
2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
North Carolina's first art museum, the Mint Museum of Art was the first branch of the United States Mint. It features many famous American and European paintings making... more info map
Mint Museum of Craft Design 704-337-2000
500 South Tryon Street , Charlotte, NC 28202
This museum takes a look at the evolution of crafts and how the changing style of the artifacts produced by artisans reflects the various ages in which these objects... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

McDowell Nature Center and Preserve 704-588-5224
15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28078
Serving as the gateway to the 1,108 acre McDowell Nature Preserve, this nature center and preserve has numerous features including live native animals, an outdoor... more info map
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve 704-598-8857
2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve protects over 727 acres of natural, forested habitats and provides ample opportunities for passive recreation and education. The rolling... more info map
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens 704-687-0720
9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223
10 acres of outdoor gardens and the McMillan Greenhouse contain such plants as orchids, desert plants, carnivorous plants, spice and fruit plants and tropical ferns,... more info
University of North Carolina Botanical Gardens 704-547-2870
9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223
One of the South's largest rhododendron gardens is located at this beautiful botanical garden that features many outdoor and indoor garden facilities including three... more info map
Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary 704-331-0664
248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209
A 3-acre garden in the heart of one of Charlotte's most beautiful residential neighborhoods, Wing Haven is a habitat for birds and small urban wildlife. With formal... more info map

Science & Technology

Discovery Place 704-372-6261
301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
One of the top hands-on science facilities in the nation, this unique center provides ever-changing and entertaining facilities such as an IMAX Dome Theatre. more info map

Tours & Cruises

Balloons Over Carolina 704-556-RIDE
3709 Sweetgrass Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226
Enjoy one hour balloon rides over Charlotte seven days a week with this hot air balloon company that also provides private rides, sunset flights, group rates, and gift... more info map
Charlotte Center City Walking Tours 704-331-2700
330 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 22801
Learn about Charlotte's unique and entertainment past during this walking tour that takes you on a historical journey through a gorgeous, revitalized Victorian... more info map
Charlotte NC Tours 704-962-4548
128 East Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
They provide bike tours, segway tours, bike rentals, segway rentals, van tours, walking tours, city tours, historic tours, tours of Biltmore, Asheville tours, wine... more info map
Charlotte Trolley, The 704-375-0850
1507 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
Car #85, a vintage electric streetcar, leaves on the hour and the half hour and operates on the old Southern Railroad main line that connects the Convention Center with... more info map
Historic Charlotte 704-375-6145
2100 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
This walking tour takes you into the midst of Charlotte's current "historic renaissance" with tours of neighborhoods that include historic textile factories, churches,... more info map
Queen City Tours and Travel 704-566-0104
3125 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Located East of Uptown
Offering travel and tourism since 1993. Offers prompt, professional, and courteous tours, transportation, travel, event planning, and destination management services. more info

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

NoDa Brewing Company 704-900-6851
2229 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
A 15-barrel production brewery and tap room. more info
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, The 704-525-5644
4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Charlotte's oldest microbrewery produces premium, all natural beer in south Charlotte's warehouse district. more info

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