North Carolina's Charlotte is one of the United State's fast-growing cities and a prosperous banking hub. The Queen City provides visitors with an even wider variety of venues and activities due to the renewed focus on an inspiring cultural scene, green, and urban planning. From the discovery location of the first gold to the world's fastest and tallest Giga coaster, here are the must-visit tourist attractions in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte
(704) 401-3200
Mon-Sat 9:30 AM-5 PM
Billy Graham is one of the most significant and prominent voices of the 20th century and you can wander through history at the Billy Graham Library. Through this, many people can now be inspired by his word of God's love and can know more about his life and works. Visitors can relive and witness the historic moments of Billy Graham's life through memorabilia, state-of-the-art multimedia exhibits, and films. Shop books and unique gifts in Ruth's Attic, tour the restored family home of the Graham and enjoy dishes and sweets in the Dairy Bar.
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte
(704) 588-2600
Mon-Tue 9 AM-5 PM
Wed 9 AM-6 PM
Thu 9 AM-5 PM
Fri 8 AM-8 PM
Carowinds holds value to the culture of Carolina since for over 45 years it is the heart of where it comes together. It is a hugely special place and it boasts as to why it is loved by both locals and tourists. Kids can giggle at Camp Snoopy with the crazy antics of the PEANUTS gang and Snoopy. This children's area with the size of 12-acre is filled with interactive rides and play areas. Visitors can also enjoy live shows or take an adventurous ride on one of the Carowinds 14 world-class rollercoasters. Other attractions also include an all-inclusive waterpark and delicious food stalls.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville
(704) 875-6521
Sun-Sat 10 AM-5 PM
Carolina Raptor Center, a living museum, is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the birds of prey. The 3/4 mile Raptor Trail houses more than 25 species of exotic and native raptors -- eagles, vultures, haws, falcons, kites, and merlins. Carolina Raptor Center is located in the Nature Preserve of Latta Plantation.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont
(704) 825-4490
Sun-Sat 9 AM-5 PM
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden offers visitors an unforgettable and inspiring garden experience that imprints the love for the beauty of nature and nature itself. Thirty minutes away from uptown Charlotte, the botanical garden provides an oasis with fountains, gardens, and more.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K Jr Blvd, Charlotte
(704) 654-440
Sun-Mon 10 AM-5 PM
Wed-Sat 10 AM-5 PM
NASCAR Hall of Fame is a state-of-the-art interactive entertainment destination that honors the heritage and history of NASCAR. Designed to entertain and educate, the venue includes hands-on exhibits, a Hall of Honor, artifacts, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, a 278-person modern theater, broadcast studio, and gear shop. The facility aims to create a tribute and honor NASCAR icons, crew members, drivers, team owners, and those who have influenced the sport at all times.
Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Rd, Midland
(704) 721-4653
Tue-Sat 9 AM-5 PM
The site of the United States' first documented gold find is the Reed Gold Mine. From that moment on, gold mining eventually and gradually spread to other southern states and nearby countries. At Reed Gold Mine, visitors can relive the Civil or Colonial War battles, feel the underground's cool dampness, and marvel at the steam locomotives of the early 20th-century. It also includes center exhibits that are filled with multimedia presentations and artifacts. In addition to that, there are also free tours, special programs, and picnic facilities.