Charlotte Attractions
Charlotte (pop. 400,000), North Carolina's largest city, lies in the south-west of the state. It is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg, wife of King George II: hence also the name of Mecklenburg County, in which it is situated. Charlotte/Douglas Airport is one of the most important inland airports in the eastern United States. Features of interest in Charlotte are the Mint Museum of Art (European, African and American art), housed in the former Mint; the Discovery Place, a science museum with the largest planetarium in the United States; and the Charlotte Museum of History, in the Hezekiah Alexander House (1774), the oldest house in Mecklenburg County. For motor sports enthusiasts there is the Charlotte Motor Speedway, for those in quest of entertainment the Carolwinds theme park (10 mi. south on I 77), which has no fewer than five roller coasters.
Charlotte Museum of History
The Charlotte Museum of History in the city of the same name is a great resource for locals and visitors alike. Inside you will find a plethora of information on Charlotte and the surrounding area. Costumed interpreters provide amusing and informative tours of each of the wonderfully restored buildings. The Charlotte Museum of History has five permanent exhibits and frequently hosts national and international traveling exhibits.
All values are in United States Dollars
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215-3214
United States
3500 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215-3214
United States
Phone 1 (704) 568-1774
Fax 1 (704) 566-1817
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Charlotte Nature Museum
While visiting Charlotte, why not stop in at the Charlotte Nature Museum? Here you will find a dazzling array of interesting exhibits on the natural world. The museum has an interesting permanent collection with exhibits ranging from Einstein's Corner to the Machine Shop. The Charlotte Nature Museum is part of Discovery Place.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Discovery Place
If you are looking for a great family outing when in Charlotte, look no further than Discovery Place. This wonderful facility that contains Discovery Hall, an IMAX Theatre, the Charlotte Nature Museum, and the Discovery Place Kids for children. There is always something new and exciting happening at Discovery Place to entertain people of all ages.
Hendrick Motorsports Museum
If you are a fan of racing, then the Hendrick Motorsports Museum should be on your must-see list. Conveniently located near Lowe's Racetrack in Charlotte. In the 15,000 square foot museum, visitors are treated to a history of Hendrick Motorsports. Also on display is a racecar and its various components, such as a roll cage, front and rear sections, and an oil pan.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Levine Museum of the New South
The Levine Museum of the New South, located in Charlotte, has an excellent collection of Post-Civil war southern history. The museum has a permanent collection of items and one stands above the rest called "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers". The Levine Museum of the New South also hosts many fine traveling exhibits from around the world in its gallery spaces. The museum is easily accessible of Interstate 77 at exit 9B.
All values are in United States Dollars
Levine Museum of the New South
200 East Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2114
United States
200 East Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2114
United States
Phone 1 (704) 333-1887
Fax 1 (704) 333-1896
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Family | $ 17.00 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 5.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Mint Museum of Art
The Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte has been in existence since 1936 and includes everything from paintings to textiles and decorative arts, from the classics to contemporary. Some of the areas include American art, pre-Columbian art, American and European ceramics, American decorative arts, African and Asian Art, Spanish Colonial Art. Visitors will see coins, costumes, photography and more at the Mint Museum of Art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Tuesday
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Mint Museum of Craft + Design
The Mint Museum of Craft + Design displays the works of artists and designers and designers who specialize in a range of areas. Some of the collections include pieces of ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalwork and wood. The works can include traditional or contemporary pieces.
In addition to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design's permanent collections, the center also features temporary exhibits.
All values are in United States Dollars
In addition to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design's permanent collections, the center also features temporary exhibits.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Tuesday
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Paramount's Carowinds
Looking for some thrills and chills? Look no further than Paramount's Carowinds amusement park. Here you will find entertainment to suit all ages. Roller coasters, water rides, and fun stage shows provide hours of entertainment. Paramount's Carowinds also has a water park called Boomerang Bay with all kinds of splish splashing fun - be sure to bring your bathing suit if the weather's fine!
Parking
Pay
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Belmont - Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina
For an escape from the pressures of everyday living, be sure to stop in at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden when in Belmont. Here you will find wonderful displays of flowering plants arranged in pleasant settings. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden opened in 1991 and has developed over the years into one of the nation's "20 Great Gardens" according to the HGTV Gardening Book.
All values are in United States Dollars
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 South New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012-8788
United States
6500 South New Hope Road
Belmont, NC 28012-8788
United States
Phone 1 (704) 825-4490
Fax 1 (704) 825-1240
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 11.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Cherryville - C. Grier Beam Truck Museum, North Carolina
The C. Grier Beam Truck Museum was founded by the Carolina Freight Carriers Corporation. The museum is housed in a preserved service station, the original location for Carolina Freight.
Vintage trucking memorabilia covers 7 decades with vintage trucks that date back to 1927.
Vintage trucking memorabilia covers 7 decades with vintage trucks that date back to 1927.
C. Grier Beam Truck Museum
111 North Mountain Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
United States
111 North Mountain Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
United States
Phone 1 (704) 435-3072
Fax 1 (704) 445-9010
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 17:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Concord - Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, North Carolina
The Reed Gold Mine is famous for being the first location in the United States where gold was discovered. The gold mine closed in 1912 but in recent years portions of the mine have been restored and are now open to the public for tours.
Visitors to Reed Gold Mine can learn about the history of gold mining in North Carolina and see some of the early mining equipment.
Visitors to Reed Gold Mine can learn about the history of gold mining in North Carolina and see some of the early mining equipment.
Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Road
Midland, NC 28107
United States
9621 Reed Mine Road
Midland, NC 28107
United States
Phone 1 (704) 721-4653
Fax 1 (704) 721-4657
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Gastonia - Schiele Museum of Natural History, North Carolina
The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia deals with the natural history of North America. On display are dioramas with stuffed animals and live specimens along with information on different time periods. The history of the people who have inhabited this area is also presented. The museum features changing exhibits so there is always something new being featured.
All values are in United States Dollars
Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054-5199
United States
1500 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054-5199
United States
Phone 1 (704) 866-6900
Fax 1 (704) 866-6041
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Kannapolis - Cannon Village Visitor Center, North Carolina
Shoppers take note! The Cannon Village Visitor Center is one attraction in Kannapolis you will not want to miss. This beautiful shopping district has brick sidewalks and tree lined streets. Backing on to those brick sidewalks are wonderful stores selling just about anything you could desire for your home.
Pineville - James K. Polk Memorial, North Carolina
The James K. Polk Memorial near Pineville is a tribute to this man, the 11th President of the United States. The memorial is located at the site where his parents Jane and Samuel Polk owned a large farm and raised their son James.
James K Polk is most remembered from some of the important issues of his day, including the Mexican-American War, the annexation of California, and the Oregon Boundary dispute.
James K Polk is most remembered from some of the important issues of his day, including the Mexican-American War, the annexation of California, and the Oregon Boundary dispute.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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