Things to Do 7th Street Public Market, Charlotte’s Uptown


food destination. Shop produce from local and regional farmers or even pick up a locally-made pizza.


Experience the world’s tallest and fastest “giga


coaster,” Fury 325, at Carowinds amusement park. Te numbers in the ride’s name sum it up – you’ll soar to heights of 325 feet and max out at a scream- inducing 95 miles per hour.


Bechtler Museum of Modern Art – Take in


rarely-seen works of such mid-20th century artists as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Andy Warhol. Charlotte’s iconic Firebird sculpture stands outside the building at a whopping 17 1/2 feet tall.


Te Billy Graham Library – Tour one of


Charlotte’s native son’s memorabilia and interactive exhibits for free.


Te U.S. National Whitewater Center, home of


the largest man-made whitewater river in the world, is a U.S. Olympic training site and also includes more than a dozen other outdoor activities like 5,700 square feet of climbing space, 30 miles of trails to explore, zip lining and paddle boarding.


Freedom Park – Tis 98-acre green space with a


lake, walking trails, playgrounds and tennis courts has been called the “Central Park of Charlotte.”


The Neighborhoods According to Charlotte’s Regional Visitors


Authority, “diverse and eclectic communities” await tourists who venture beyond the urban core of Uptown, also known as Center City. A few of these are Dilworth, Myers Park,


Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood. “All original streetcar- era neighborhoods dating back to the late 19th century. Canopied under massive oaks, these suburbs give you a glimpse into Charlotte’s storied history…their continued revitalization speaks to the city’s present and future.”


Dilworth, on the National Register of Historic


Places, is known for its “mature trees, wide streets and front porches.” It’s also a great spot to catch a game at a neighborhood grill or shop designer boutiques and stores that sell locally-made treasures.


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