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Family Attractions near Carowinds

Charlotte has many exciting attractions to offer. So many, you may find it hard to narrow down the choices. There are fantastic arts, entertainment, sports, and cultural offerings. Whether it's natural history, art, jazz, NASCAR racing, NFL football, NBA basketball, science, or theater, our choices make everything fascinating and fun. And hair-raising! Because Charlotte is also home to one of America’s most popular amusement and water parks: Carowinds. Click on any link below to learn about all the attractions you can find in Charlotte.

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Afro-American Cultural Center The purpose of the museum is to preserve, promote and present African-American art.
Backing Up Classics Auto Museum Displaying over fifty classic, antique, 50s and 60s automobiles.
Billy Graham Library The Billy Graham Library invites you to encounter highlights of Billy Graham's extraordinary life, a journey from the pastures and dirt roads of North Carolina to platforms and arenas in the world's greatest cities.
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Carolinas Aviation Museum From a replica of the Wright Brothers glider to a Douglas DC3 to an F4S Phantom, this is the place for flight. All restoration projects are open for the public.
Carowinds Amusement Park We've got the most hair-raising rides, the wettest water park, the most sizzling stage shows, and tons of other cool stuff everyone can enjoy. Carowinds is 112 acres of ultimate entertainment for the entire family!
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Charlotte Center City Walking Tours A free 90-minute guided walking tour of uptown Charlotte and the historic Fourth Ward residential district.
Charlotte Trolley Powerhouse Museum Ride a vintage trolley! Weekends 10-5. Weekdays by appointment.
Charlotte's got a lot Look closely at Charlotte and you'll discover a lot. From kid-friendly coasters to mind-blowing museums, visitors are sure to be captivated by this city's undeniable appeal.
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Charlotte’s Historic Arts District (NoDa) NoDa (North Davidson) is now the home to the City's best collection of galleries and performance venues…
Discovery Place Step into a world where science is brought to life with interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities for all ages. Now filled with all-new explosive experiences and dynamic demonstrations.
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Gaston County Museum Gaston, the center of the country’s textile industry in the 20s, in the “Ties that Bind,” a permanent exhibit on the area. Also, a restored 1850 hotel, and letters from the Civil War.
Heritage Farmstead From old farm buildings to a 3,000-year-old mummy, Iredell Museums' Heritage Farmstead has it…more than 30 acres for guests to explore
Hiddenite Center Museum and Gallery A folklife and cultural arts educational and exhibition center located in a restored three-story Victorian mansion.
Historic Brattonsville Part of the Culture & Heritage Museums. Experience the American Revolution and Antebellum South including the African American story.
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Kings Mountain Art Center - Southern Arts Society Beautiful Art Gallery nested within the Old Southern Railway Town Depot.
Levine Museum of the New South Explore the American South from the end of the Civil War to today at Levine Museum of the New South.
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Memory Lane Motorsports Museum Hundreds of vehicles – motorcycles, race cars, vintage autos, toys and more.
Mint Museum of Art The permanent collection includes art of the Ancient Americas, American Art, Contemporary Art, historic costumes, and decorative arts.
Mint Museum of Craft and Design The Mint Museum of Craft + Design collects international studio craft and design.
NarroWay Productions Live Theater & Dinner NarroWay features a variety of original large-scale, Broadway-style musicals; spectacular holiday shows; epic biblical productions; mystery theatres; day trips; live animals and more! NarroWay is world-class, Christian entertainment!
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North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame Home to over 35 race cars, a mini-theater and an autosport art gallery.
Olde English Tourism District, SC Carowinds is in the Olde English District, a 7 county region providing easy access to great family fun.
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Queen's Landing Boat Tours The epitome in family marine entertainment, this company offers not only tours on their multiple paddlewheelers, but also dinner cruises…
Rock Hill–York County Visitors Center, SC Welcome to Rock Hill–York County, SC. An accessible, affordable and authentically southern experience. Only 10 minutes south of Charlotte, NC, York County is an undiscovered destination that offers big city amenities in a warm, friendly environment known for its southern hospitality.
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Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium Exhibits on the universe, earth and humanity, American Indians and more. See OCEAN, on the world’s largest ecosystem through December 31.
Stewart's Village Gallery Includes casual crafts, from pottery to metal crafts, jewelry, glass and wood works.
The Charlotte Museum of History Three centuries of history in the Charlotte area.
The Charlotte Nature Museum A part of and operated by Discovery Place, the Charlotte Nature Museum is a science center where magical creatures live in the Butterfly Garden.
The Children's Museum The Children's Museum has a variety of activities for youngsters to learn from, such as making arts and crafts, experimenting with musical instruments, creating plays and learning cooking skills.
U.S. National Whitewater Center The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a nonprofit outdoor adventure sports facility offering biking/hiking trails, climbing, a mega zip line and a multiple-channel whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities.
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