Quick Summary:

  • From beautiful green spaces to a diverse selection of museums, tours, parks, and restaurants, Charlotte is a fun city to visit year-round.
  • You may also enjoy visiting one of the nearby beaches or waterfalls.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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2. The Mint Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
The Mint Museum | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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3. NASCAR Hall of Fame

Category: Attractions
NASCAR Hall of Fame | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
© NASCAR Hall of Fame

4. Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Sullenberger Aviation Museum | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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5. Discovery Place

Discovery Place | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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6. ImaginOn

ImaginOn | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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7. Sea Level NC

Sea Level NC | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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8. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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9. Blumenthal Performing Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Blumenthal Performing Arts | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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10. Charlotte NC Tours

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Charlotte NC Tours | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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11. UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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12. The Charlotte Museum of History

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The Charlotte Museum of History | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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13. Levine Museum of the New South

Category: Museums & Culture
Levine Museum of the New South | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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14. Sharon Square

Sharon Square | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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15. Carowinds

Carowinds | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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16. Chef Alyssa's Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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17. Lenny Boy Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Lenny Boy Brewing Company | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
© Lenny Boy Brewing Company

18. Haymaker

Haymaker | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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19. Reid’s Fine Foods

Reid’s Fine Foods | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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20. Legion Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Legion Brewing Company | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
© Legion Brewing Company

21. Growlers Pourhouse

Growlers Pourhouse | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
© Growlers Pourhouse

22. Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrick Motorsports | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
© Hendrick Motorsports

23. Charlotte Roller Derby

Charlotte Roller Derby | Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Summary & FAQ Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary The Mint Museum NASCAR Hall of Fame Sullenberger Aviation Museum Discovery Place ImaginOn Sea Level NC Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Blumenthal Performing Arts Charlotte NC Tours UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens The Charlotte Museum of History Levine Museum of the New South Sharon Square Carowinds Chef Alyssa's Kitchen Lenny Boy Brewing Company Haymaker Reid’s Fine Foods Legion Brewing Company Growlers Pourhouse Hendrick Motorsports Charlotte Roller Derby

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