The region provides easy access for weekend excursions to the shores of North and South Carolina beaches and day trips to mountain retreats and resorts. Charlotte and the metro region also have great destinations for a day of education about our history or just plain fun!
As a newcomer, you can research Charlotte’s past by visiting the Charlotte Museum of History, Historic Rosedale and Latta Plantation. Reed Gold Mine in Cabarrus County will take you back to the golden days of this region’s beginning. York County preserves the Catawba Indian traditions at the Catawba Cultural Center. And you can revisit our presidential history at James K. Polk Memorial and the memorial to Andrew Jackson.
Charlotte natives and newcomers always marvel at the seasonal delights of local color at numerous gardens and nature trails. There are a variety of botanical gardens to visit during all seasons of the year. Whether it’s football at Bank of America Stadium, race cars at Lowe’s Motor Speedway or amusement rides at Carowinds, the Charlotte Metro Region provides plenty of places to go and things to do.
Anne Springs Close Greenway
This protected natural area of 2,300 acres includes 32 miles of trails, its own lake, picnic sites and a campground.
1600 U.S. 21 Bypass, Fort Mill
803-547-1000
www.leroysprings.com/Greenway.html
Backing Up Classics
History hits the road at this car museum near Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
4545 U.S. 29, Concord
704-788-9500
www.backingupclassics.com
Bank of America Stadium
Particularly after their 2004 Super Bowl debut, the Carolina Panthers’ 73,000 seat black-and-blue stadium dominates its end of Uptown and is worth a trip even when no game’s scheduled. Tours are conducted each Wednesday and group tours can be scheduled during the week.
800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte
704-358-7000
www.panthers.com/stadium
Carolina Raptor Center
See bald and golden eagles, owls, hawks and other birds of prey at this center, located at Latta Plantation Park.
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville
704-875-6521
www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
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