Things to Do in Charlotte, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina, features the top 211 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Charlotte, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Charlotte, NC , followed by 181 popular activities in nearby cities, including Concord, Rock Hill, Matthews, Cornelius, Huntersville, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Belmont, Fort Mill, Davidson, Monroe, Mooresville and Indian Trail
  • Our list of the best things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina, features the top 211 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Charlotte, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
  • The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Charlotte, NC , followed by 181 popular activities in nearby cities, including Concord, Rock Hill, Matthews, Cornelius, Huntersville, Gastonia, Kannapolis, Belmont, Fort Mill, Davidson, Monroe, Mooresville and Indian Trail
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0.0 Miles
Up to five people work their minds to escape from the ingenious room trap laid before them
0.3 Miles
88% 1471 votes
Specialty Museums 400 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC MoreLess Info
Racing fans are on cloud nine when they visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility contains uniforms and vehicles used by legendary drivers, and includes multimedia presentations, photographs, short films and other NASCAR-related objects.
0.5 Miles
87% 681 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
Home to the Carolina Panthers football team, The Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the major football venues on the Atlantic Coast. It is also a prominent event venue for rock concerts and other huge social events.
4.9 Miles
88% 427 votes
Aviation Museums 4672 First Flight Drive, Charlotte, NC MoreLess Info
At Carolinas Aviation Museum, visitors can see a wide variety of vintage planes, from commercial aircraft to helicopters. In the museum, visitors can browse educational displays filled with historical information about the aviation industry.
0.3 Miles
89% 766 votes
Art Museum 500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
A wide range of galleries are featured at the Mint Museum of Art with a large focus on American art work and history. It is actually the first art museum in the state of North Carolina and was founded in 1936.
0.2 Miles
78% 443 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 333 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
Time Warner Cable Arena is the home of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats and the AHL's Charlotte Checkers. The location also hosts a wide variety of events, including professional wrestling shows, concerts, theatre performances, and the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
10.3 Miles
77% 2333 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28241 MoreLess Info
The Carowinds Theme Park is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It covers almost 400 acres and includes thrilling roller coasters, a large water park and rides such as The Scrambler and Whirling Teacups.
13.7 Miles
89% 132 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278 MoreLess Info
McDowell Nature Center & Preserve is over 1,107 acres and features 7 miles of walking trails and a 56-site campground. They have playgrounds, picnic areas and opportunities to see over 100 species of birds and other wildlife.
30.4 Miles
83% 218 votes
Lake Lake Norman State Park, Charlotte, NC 28081 MoreLess Info
Also known as the 'inland sea', Lake Norman offers visitors the opportunity to go swimming and fishing. Guests of this location can also visit local wineries, restaurants, and places of worship.
0.3 Miles
83% 101 votes
Convention Centers 501 S. College St., Charlotte, NC 28202 MoreLess Info
The Charlotte Convention Center features a 35,000 square foot ballroom and over 90,000 square feet of meeting space. The location has hosted a wide variety of events, including The NBM Show and the 2014 NRPA Congress and Exposition.
3.9 Miles
79% 105 votes
Bowling 1700 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209 MoreLess Info
Featuring 32 lanes, Ten Park Lanes is a traditional bowling center with a restaurant, a bar and live music. The center also offers arcade games and shuffleboard tables along with birthday party and private event hosting.
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