Things to do in Charlotte

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Things to Do in Charlotte

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Billy Graham Library, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Parks, Art Galleries.
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Top Attractions in Charlotte

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Historic homestead with multimedia exhibits and interactive displays chronicling a renowned figure's life and impact. Features live nativity, carriage rides, and a quaint childhood home tour.
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Interactive racing museum with driving simulators, pit crew challenges, and engaging exhibits on NASCAR history. Ideal for fans and newcomers alike, located in a convenient downtown area.
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Art museum with a blend of classical and modern works, including local and renowned artists, themed rooms, and a historical ambiance, complemented by an attached restaurant.
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What travellers are saying

  • eyenurse2
    Springfield, IL375 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great visit! From beginning to end you are welcomed and everything is done very well. Impressive! Left ready to carry on the torch more!!
    Written September 6, 2024
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  • elimor10
    Ramat Gan, Israel131 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    In between business meeting, I went with my colleague to visit the place. Fantastic place including outstanding simulators that you won't regret.
    Written August 29, 2024
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  • Bentley N
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This theme park is one of the best I have ever seen but the wait lines are sometimes long I advise not going in the summer unless your there for the pool fall and spring are the best times to go you can also go in summer but it may be packed and got waiting in line for a long time don't feel good but I advise you stop by and ride a few coasters and try the water park
    Written August 24, 2024
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  • Marshall
    Charlotte, NC4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keeping three active boys entertained for 3 & 1/2 hours. The dinosaur exhibit drew us, and it was certainly impressive; however, we spent more time at the other exhibits.

    There is a contraption just outside the Cool Stuff area where a dozen kids are spinning levers and wheels to move sand like pebbles up and down and back again. We had to pull our grandkids away after 25 minutes.

    And see if you can find the six hidden Vietnamese Moss toads.

    We went on a Monday, so crowds were not an issue.
    Written July 1, 2024
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  • Hank H
    Virginia585 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came here with my wife and 1 yr old granddaughter to spend a few hours while mom took care of important business.

    This place is beautifully designed and spacious! It sports a beautiful walking path, a large pond, rolling hills, lush lawns, and old-growth shade trees. We could easily have found a cozy spot to picnic, read a book, toss a frisbee, go fishing, go jogging, taken nature photos, or … all of the above.

    Parking can be tricky to find, but worth the walk. Highly recommended whether you have one hour or all day.
    Written June 2, 2024
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  • Ramsey F
    San Antonio, TX42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Displays chart the 40 year history of this winning race team. Learned a lot about Rick Hendricks and the values that led to consistent success.
    Written August 29, 2024
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  • Kari R
    111 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyed our visit here. I thought the museum had a great variety in pieces and a couple special exhibits that were well done. It is not massive - it took us about an hour to see the whole thing.
    We started from the top and worked our way down at the suggestion of the admission desk and it was a great flow.
    Not too busy not overly expensive.
    Worth the stop!
    Written August 31, 2024
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  • Chuck F
    Williamsburg, VA1,263 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredibly beautiful venue, great show! We saw opening night of Back to the Future. Actors/actresses were amazing special effects were awesome. The guy playing George McFly (Burke Swanson) was an incredible actor! Whole cast was perfect!
    Written July 9, 2024
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  • Swiss man
    Charleston, SC13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed the stadium a lot. We saw a great game Uruguay versus Canada with lots of action and goals with excellent seats and tasty food and drinks. We cannot wait to come back for Real Madrid versus Chelsea. I advise you to come to the stadium. It’s really the way to watch a soccer or football game
    Written August 3, 2024
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  • Indicegastronomico
    Aventura, FL480 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Shopping Center in SouthPark

    Very good option for a rainy day
    Great stores like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
    Clean and well maintained
    Written May 4, 2024
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  • joyful_traveler
    Orlando, FL25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I bought a ticket day of for the game during my stay, for a pretty great seat right at first base. They had a special Carnival Night Event going on for the kids and the crowd loved it. I got a local brew IPA with a cheeseburger and I was shocked how cheap and delicious it was compared to other games I had been to. We had fireworks after the game and it was a magical evening. If only the Knights won. 😂 **They started a challenge process that allows players to challenge a call from the Ump, and many including myself were just annoyed with it as this dragged the game out for almost 3 hours. Only complaint. Go enjoy a ball game otherwise.
    Written June 7, 2024
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  • Haup88
    Charlotte, NC193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Solid brunch menu that changes each week. Beer is fresh and cold. they have a great outdoor space. pretty solid place will go back.
    Written August 24, 2024
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