Even in North Carolina’s biggest city, there’s nothing like a breezy afternoon filled with fresh air and sunshine.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Made in the Shade: Charlotte’s Al Fresco Dining Scene
In our biggest city, shining skyscrapers form a glass-and-concrete jungle. But there’s plenty of fresh air here, too: in breezy beer gardens, at elevated rooftop restaurants, and on pretty streetside patios.
On-Stage Magic in Charlotte
At the ballet, the symphony, theaters, and sports arenas, the Queen City puts on a show.
Come on In!
During the hottest days of summer, water attractions across North Carolina provide a refreshing escape.
Just Kidding Around Charlotte
Grab your crew and hit the road! From hands-on museums and pint-size roller coasters to majestic raptors and sky-high ziplines, the Queen City offers up fun for children and adults alike.
5 Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks to Glide Around
This season, lace up your skates and take a spin in a winter wonderland.
Your Place to Play: 6 Ways to Spend a Day at the Whitewater Center
Make a splash at this world-renowned adventure center in Charlotte.
Changing Channels
Our writer returns to the scene of his youthful side job: guiding rafts filled with neophytes through the man-made currents of the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte. But this unique center has evolved over the past decade — and so has our writer.
