Despite making its reputation in the financial realm, Charlotte still offers plenty of attractions for tourists. Its economic prosperity has brought a wave of cultural venues to keep its hardworking residents entertained. Although glass and steel skyscrapers dominate the cityscape, there are endless outdoor opportunities waiting just outside the city.
Charlotte is a sports crazy place and you’ll find a number of professional sports teams based here. Golfing, fishing and boating are also in abundance, offering a fresh break from urban city excursions. Families are well catered for, with several amusement parks, historical sites and nature preserves within minutes of the city.
Charlotte Attractions
Carolina Raptor Center: if you like big birds, this center is dedicated to the conservation of raptors and offers educational and nature tours to view these impressive creatures.
Carowinds: straddling the border with South Carolina is this state-of-the-art theme park featuring more than 100 exciting water and land rides.
Historic Fourth Ward: one of the best ways to see the city’s charming side is a walking tour of this beautiful historic neighborhood brimming with Victorian homes and lovely gardens.
Ray’s Splash Planet: it gets hot during the summer in Charlotte and this massive high-tech water park is just the place to cool off and have fun.
Rosedale Plantation: this perfectly preserved mansion from the 1800s offers a unique look at plantation life and the slaves that worked it.
Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary: right in the heart of the city is this wonderful three-acre oasis where bird-watchers and gardeners can freely wander the stunning grounds.