101 Things to do in Charlotte, NC 1. Experience the world's most unique outdoor recreation and environmental learning experience at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Share over 300 acres of woodlands along the Catawba River with Olympic-caliber athletes, weekend warriors and those looking for high adventure. www.usnwc.org
2. Experience the best of Broadway musicals with the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Stanford Broadway Lights Series. www.blumenthalcenter.org
3. September means Charlotte Shout, a month-long celebration of art, culture, and community, incorporating over 200 performances and events throughout the Charlotte region. Shout’s Culinary Arts Experience, a one-ofa-kind culinary extravaganza, touts celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and interactive cooking demonstrations.
www.charlotteshout.com
4. Experience the nation’s most comprehensive collection of contemporary studio craft at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, located in Center City. www.themintmuseums.org
5. Once the location of the first branch of the United States Mint, the Mint Museum of Art is a rich and diverse resource with noted collections of American and pre-Columbian art, American and European ceramics, and contemporary art and photography. www.themintmuseums.org
6. Don’t miss the excitement of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats as they host the league’s brightest stars in the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. www.bobcatsbasketball.com
7. For over half a century, Children's Theatre of Charlotte has been opening young minds to the wonders of live theatre, creating what one local critic called "the most technically imaginative and resourceful theatre productions in the region." www.ctcharlotte.org
8. The NASCAR All-Star Challenge has evolved from a novelty to a showcase, a spring ritual of speed and daring resulting in yearly additions to the book of NASCAR lore. Catch the excitement as motorsports history is written at over 180 mph each May. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
9. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center. Reflecting an original approach to education, learning and the arts, the 106,000 square-foot facility serves as an unprecedented resource for families, creating a synergy between educational drama experiences and the critical skills of reading unlike any in the
country. www.imaginon.org
10. Join the half-million people from all over the United States who visit Discovery Place. Walk through the world’s largest eyeball in Activity: Eyeball Exhibit. Go deep into the heart of a tropical rain forest in Knight Rain Forest. Discovery Place is an ever-changing ever-growing, cutting edge science center. www.discoveryplace.org
11. Fore! Wachovia Championship. Hosted at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow Club, the tournament is recognized by the national and international golf community as one of the top events on the PGA TOUR. www.wachoviachampionship.com
12. The most hair-raising rides, the wettest water park, the most sizzling stage shows, and tons of other cool stuff everyone can enjoy. Carowinds offers guests more than 108 acres of ultimate entertainment for the entire family including Boomerang Bay, 16 acres of “Aussome” flowing fun and Nickelodeon Central. Ride, spin, twirl and hug the day away with your favorite characters from your favorite Nickelodeon TV shows. www.carowinds.com
13. Nascar
14. Catch the NFL Carolina Panthers as they compete at Bank of America Stadium. www.panthers.com
15. Visit Levine Museum of the New South, an interactive history museum, and experience the nation’s most comprehensive interpretation of post- Civil War southern society with Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers, named one of the best exhibitions in the Southeast by the Southeastern Museums Conference Curators’ Committee. www.museumofthenewsouth.org
16. Shop ‘til you drop at Concord Mills, one of the state’s leading tourist attractions. An amazing themed complex, Concord Mills offers 200 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues including a 24-screen AMC Theatres, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and NASCAR SpeedPark. www.concordmills.com
17. Imagine an arts and music festival highlighting emerging local artists, children’s area, music stages and fun for the entire family! Art & Soul of South End showcases the Original Block Party, Avenue of the Arts, the Children’s Arts Festival and Battle of the Bands.
www.artandsoulofsouthend.com
18. If you love flowers, you’re not going to want to miss this. Named one of the nation’s “20 Great Gardens” in HGTV’s popular book, Flower Gardening, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden features 110 acres of themed gardens, a dozen sparkling fountains, a spectacular Visitor Pavilion and nine distinctly themed gardens. www.dsbg.org
19. Lowe’s Motor Speedway, home of NASCAR’s only 600-mile race, hosts the Coca-Cola 600 for the
48th year in 2007, a week after the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
20. Enjoy America’s favorite past time at Knights Stadium. Catch the Charlotte Knights, Chicago
White Sox affiliate, compete with the best teams of AAA minor-league baseball. www.charlotteknights.com
21. Nationally-acclaimed conductors Christof Perick and Albert-George Schram lead the Charlotte
Symphony Orchestra in its popular Classics and Pops series. The Pops series allows the Charlotte Symphony to play with special guests such as Peter Nero and Wynonna Judd. www.charlottesymphony.org
22. Experience theatre “off the beaten path.” Valued for its edginess, relevance, daring, and artistic
polish, Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte presents critically acclaimed works such as The Great American Trailer Park Musical and Hedwig and The Angry Inch. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org
23. Don’t miss the cuts, scrapes and power plays of minor league hockey! The ECHL Charlotte
Checkers take the ice each October at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. www.gocheckers.com
24. Visit the Afro-American Cultural Center (AACC). Through comprehensive programs and
presentations in the visual arts, performing arts and through innovative educational programs,
the AACC preserves, promotes, and presents African-American culture to the nation. www.aacc-charlotte.org
25.
The Lowes Foods Taste of
Charlotte food festival draws
more than 150,000 people to
Center City Charlotte each June to
experience a wide array of family
activities, live music and fantastic
food from the area’s hottest
restaurants.
www.tasteofcharlotte.com
26.
Explore the Charlotte Museum
of History and the Hezekiah
Alexander home site for a glimpse
of living history. Docents, dressed
in period attire, guide guests
through exhibits chronicling the
18th - 20th centuries.
www.charlottemuseum.org
27.
Tired of dinner and a movie? How
'bout dinner and music! In Elizabeth
you can experience fine dining,
from casual to unique, and then
head over to the Visulite Theatre
for great live music or experience
Charlotte's oldest live music
venue, the Double Door Inn. The
Double Door has seen the likes of
many legendary Blues performers
during its storied, 30+ year
history. You may even witness a
future legend of the stage here on
any given night. www.visulite.com,
www.doubledoorinn.com
28.
Step inside Charlotte Observer
IMAX® Dome Theatre at
Discovery Place. The giant-screen
theatre surrounds you with largerthan-life images and amazing
sound while providing a new look
at the world in which we live.
www.discoveryplace.org
29.
Carolina Raptor Center is
dedicated to the conservation of
birds of prey through public
education and the rehabilitation of
injured and orphaned raptors. Tour
Carolina Raptor Center’s bird
hospital and get a sneak peak at
what happens behind the scenes,
from patients’ initial exam to
strengthening their wings in
outdoor flight cages.
www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
30.
NoDa, Charlotte’s fringe art
neighborhood, hosts a free Gallery
Crawl every 1st and 3rd Friday of
the month. Browse the area’s
swanky galleries, enjoy a bite to
eat and relax to smooth music
played by local street musicians.
www.noda.org
31.
The North Carolina Dance
Theatre will reach new heights
during the 2007 season with its
performance of Natural Beauty and
a production of Rhythm & Moves.
This World Première by Mark
Diamond showcases the music of
the Grammy® award-winning group
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
www.ncdance.org
32.
Rock out with your favorite musical
performers at Verizon Wireless
Amphitheatre, Charlotte’s only
multimillion dollar, open-air music
venue. Verizon brings the country’s
hottest stars in 2007 including
Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn,
Gwen Stefani and Akon.
www.livenation.com
33.
Visit the Charlotte Nature
Museum, an urban science center
that exhibits the animals and plants
of the Piedmont including an everchanging Butterfly Garden.
www.discoveryplace.org
34.
Find inspiration with NarroWay
Productions. NarroWay offers
dynamic Christian musicals and
dinner theatre. www.narroway.net
35.
The Light Factory is a nonprofit
arts center dedicated to exhibition
and education programs promoting
the power of photography and
film. The Light Factory offers
classes throughout the year in
SLR and digital photography and
filmmaking. www.lightfactory.org
36.
Shop with class and sophistication
at SouthPark Mall. Stores
include Belk, Nordstrom, Neiman
Marcus and cult favorites like
Anthropologie, Burberry, Kate
Spade and Louis Vuitton.
www.simon.com
37.
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the
first documented gold find in the
United States (1799). Today, it
features exhibits on gold, the
geology of gold, mining technology,
and equipment. Portions of underground tunnels at this NC Historic
site have been restored for guided
tours. Come pan for gold in the
same creek that led to America's
first gold rush.
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/
hs/reed/reed.htm
38.
Relax and enjoy the serenity of
Wing Haven, a unique part of
Charlotte since its creation in
1927. The gardens and bird
sanctuary, enclosed on all sides
by brick walls, encompass three
acres in the heart of a quiet
residential neighborhood.
www.winghavengardens.com
39.
Get swept away in a southern
winter wonderland. Holidays in
the City is a month-long celebration
of the holidays highlighting the
city’s rich traditions and culture in
countless events throughout
Center City Charlotte.
www.holidaysinthecity.org
40.
Experience the Charlotte Antique
& Collectibles show monthly at the
Metrolina Expo Trade Center.
Twice a year (April & November)
the "Antiques Spectacular,"
acclaimed as one of the largest
events of its kind, anywhere features
over 2,000 dealers from all over
the world, offering an array of quality
antiques and collectible items.
www.dmgantiqueshows.com/
metrolina
41.
Visit Charlotte’s Historic South
End neighborhood. With its roots
in the 1850’s, Historic South End
has become a nexus for creative
expression and a vibrant retail and
restaurant district.
www.historicsouthend.com
42.
Travel back to the 19th century at
Latta Plantation and Nature
Preserve. Once a thriving cotton
plantation, Latta Plantation is now
a living history farm. Experience
what life was like for yeoman
farmers in the North Carolina
backcountry during the 19th
century. Visit the Latta Nature
Preserve for an unspoiled look at
the natural beauty of the Carolinas.
www.lattaplantation.org
43.
Nestled at the gateway of the
Yadkin Valley, Childress Vineyards
is quickly becoming recognized as
North Carolina's signature winery.
Richard Childress brings a passion
for fine wine as genuine as his
passion for auto racing. Discover
a taste of the old world in the heart
of the piedmont.
www.childressvineyards.com
44.
Take a tour of Charlotte’s public
artworks. The Arts & Science
Council of Charlotte views public
art as integral to a community's
fabric by recognizing the potential
of art to create livable cities and
enrich the spirit and pride of its
citizens. Stop into Visit Charlotte
at Main Street for a guide to Center
City’s public artworks.
www.artsandscience.org
45.
Take the family to NASCAR Speed-
Park and renew sibling rivalry on
five scaled race tracks. The premier track at NASCAR SpeedPark,
Mini-Motor Speedway, features a
quarter mile oval and 5/8 scale
NEXTEL Cup style cars. Miniature
golf is also available.
www.nascarspeedpark.com
46.
Celebrate spring in the Piedmont
countryside with the prestigious
Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, the
Charlotte area’s only horse racing
event. www.queenscup.org
47.
Victory Lane Indoor Karting
Center offers a 1/3 mile Europeanstyle road course and the very
best of competition karting. Their
competition karts are made in Italy
by SODI Kart. Karts average
at speeds of 35 mph.
www.377fast.com
48.
The Richard Petty Driving
Experience (RPDE) opened its
doors in 1994 and today has
emerged as the premier
motorsports entertainment
company in the industry. RPDE
students have several options in
customizing their racing experience
by choosing specific curriculum
ranging from a Ride-Along to the
Advanced Racing Experience.
www.1800bepetty.com
49.
Visit the house that The Intimidator
built. Dale Earnhardt, Inc.,
owning the teams of NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup drivers Dale Earnhardt,
Jr. and Martin Truex, Jr., opens its
showroom and retail store to the
public throughout the week.
www.daleearnhardtinc.com
50.
At the Hendrick Motorsports
racing complex fans can view the
race shops of Jeff Gordon and
Jimmie Johnson or visit Hendrick
Motorsports Museum. The
15,000 square-foot museum and
souvenir shop showcase almost
two decades of HMS racing.
www.hendrickmotorsports.com
51.
Take a walking tour through
Charlotte’s historic Fourth Ward
neighborhood and delight in the
architecture of homes dating back
to the 1800’s appropriately called
the “Grand Old Ladies.” Stop into
Visit Charlotte at Main Street for a
guide. www.visitcharlotte.com
52.
Historic Brattonsville, in nearby
McConnells, SC, is a 775-acre
living history village that includes a
Revolutionary War battlefield site.
The site features 29 historic
structures, which may be toured
and are also used during living
history programs where docents
(costumed-interpreters) “relive the
past” by demonstrating a variety
of themed days.
www.chmuseums.org
53.
Travel a few miles north to the
Bob Timberlake Gallery. From
fine art reproductions to finely
crafted furniture inspired by 18th
century artisans, decorative
accessories, to home finishings.
Everything that bears the Bob
Timberlake name reflects all the
comforts of home.
www.bobtimberlake.com
54.
The Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately
owned exotic animal drive thru
park that offers a 3.5 mile safari
through the gently sloping pasturelands of Piedmont, North Carolina.
While visiting at the Lazy 5 Ranch
you will have the opportunity to
view over 750 animals from six
different continents.
www.lazyfiveranch.com
55.
Indulge at the #3 spa in North
America as voted by Conde Nast,
The Spa at Ballantyne Resort.
Their specialties are the Ballantyne
Facial Classic, Field Lavender
Massage, Milk Whey Bath or Field
Lavender Soak, Herbal Wraps,
Spa Manicures, Pedicures, and hair
design. www.ballantyneresort.com
56.
Beat the heat…or cold at Ray’s
Splash Planet, a 29,000 square
foot indoor water park and fitness
facility. The water park is loaded
with fun features: a double-figure
eight waterslide, water squirters,
a lazy river, and tumble buckets.
www.rayssplashplanet.com
57.
Visitors to Cricket Arena
experience a true feeling of a
1950’s-style building. The arena
houses a diverse range of
entertainment events for all ages.
Top events and performances
at Cricket Arena have included
Elvis and Prince.
www.cricketarenacharlotte.com
58.
Southern Shows, Inc. presents
the Southern Christmas Show
and Southern Spring Home &
Garden Show each November and
March. www.southernshows.com
59.
“Step” into town each March to
join 100,000 fans during the CIAA
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Tournament. When the final
buzzer sounds the streets come
alive. Don’t miss the Ford Fan
Experience or some of music’s
most popular recording artists at
“Showtime at the Apollo.”
www.theciaa.com
60.
Celebrate the May races during
Food Lion Speed Street. The
600 Festival transforms the
streets of Charlotte into a showcase of motorsports with non-stop
entertainment, appearances by
top NEXTEL Cup Drivers, NASCAR
show cars and simulators and fun
for all ages. www.600festival.com
61.
Charlotte’s collection of 1,400
exquisitely manicured greens,
expertly sculpted golf courses,
come together to produce one
of the most unique golfing
experiences. For a complete list
of the area’s more than 80 golf
courses go to
www.visitcharlotte.com.
62.
Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to
find the “perfect spot” among the
over 175 parks operated by the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks
& Recreation Department.
Enjoy a day of hiking, playing, or
championship Frisbee golf.
www.parkandrec.com
63.
Visit Plaza-Midwood, Charlotte's
most diverse streetcar-era
neighborhood. Its earliest avenues
were plotted in 1903 and its
newest date from after the Second
World War. Buildings range from
turn-of-the-century factories and
blue collar housing to the city's
most prestigious country club and
thriving nightspots.
www.plazamidwood.org
64.
Practice your swing at the Dana
Rader Golf School. Located at
the Ballantyne Golf Resort, the
Dana Rader Golf School was
named to Golf Magazine’s
prestigious “Top 25 Golf Schools”
and features a nationally acclaimed
team of PGA and LPGA instructors.
www.danarader.com
65.
Take a cultural excursion into
learning at the Museum of York
County. Permanent exhibitions
include more than 200 full-mounted
African animals as well as an
outstanding collection of African
artifacts. www.chmuseums.org
66.
Experience live music, an art
gallery, and a latte at The Evening
Muse. The Muse features original
artists in a wide variety of genres.
Or cross the street to take in
more great live music at the
Neighborhood Theatre. Also
hosting an eclectic mix of artists,
plus a regular stop for many
well-known Americana legends.
www.theeveningmuse.com,
www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
67.
Held each October since 1991,
the Public Library of Charlotte’s
award winning Novello Festival of
Reading is a celebration of reading
and books including presentations
by best selling authors, a street
festival and other reading-related
activities. www.novellofestival.net
68.
The UNC Charlotte 49ers grab
your “A10tion,” part of the Atlantic
10 Conference. With the James
H. Barnhardt Student Activity
Center and Dale F. Halton Arena
serving as the centerpiece, the
49ers boast some of the best
collegiate sports teams and
facilities in the nation.
www.charlotte49ers.com
69.
Savor the flavor of Shelton
Vineyards, named to The Wine
Report’s list of “50 Forbidden
Wines.” The vineyard offers tours
and delicious wines, including the
award winning 2003 Shelton
Vineyards Riesling.
www.sheltonvineyards.com
70.
Ovens Auditorium hosts
numerous traveling Broadway
musicals, national touring comedy
acts and celebrity musicians.
Surrounded by its trademark
fountains and rose gardens, Ovens
Auditorium is truly among the
finest of Charlotte’s landmarks.
www.ovensauditorium.com
71.
Carolina Place mall in Pineville
attracts visitors to its more than
140 specialty stores and five
anchors. Come to shop, eat and
be entertained!
www.carolinaplace.com
72.
Let your imagination soar at the
Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Relive the country’s proudest
moments with exhibits featuring
aircraft from war and peacetime.
www.carolinasaviation.org
73.
The walls of the Sam Bass
Gallery of Motorsports Art,
located less than a lap away from
Lowe's Motor Speedway's highbanked oval, are alive with vivid
recollections of racing's most
exciting and endearing events.
www.sambass.com
74.
Explore Lake Norman and enjoy
the area’s best water recreation.
Boating, swimming, and waterskiing
are all possibilities, but the area
also offers unique shops and
restaurants you won’t want to miss.
www.lakenormancvb.org
75.
Experience north Charlotte’s retail
boom at Northlake Mall. The
two-level, enclosed mall features
150 stores, restaurants and a
14-screen AMC Theatres
megaplex. Steeped in rich artistic
and commercial heritage, the
architectural design evokes
southern warmth infused with a
distinctly Charlotte spirit.
www.shopnorthlake.com
76.
Central Piedmont Community
College has hosted an annual
Spring Literary Festival for the
past 15 years. With writers and
visual artists ranging from
novelists to landscaper painters
to international poets and
multicultural storytellers, CPCC
brings a stunning array of talent
to Charlotte. www.cpcc.edu
77.
Relax on The Green, Center City
Charlotte’s outdoor, novella-themed
park, located across the street
from the Charlotte Convention
Center. Upscale restaurants and
outdoor entertainment are all
footsteps away.
www.thegreenuptown.com
78.
Cast a line or hunt for bargains at
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World,
the largest supplier of outdoor
recreational products in the world,
located at Concord Mills Mall.
www.basspro.com
79.
Sit back and enjoy the ride or suit
up, buckle in and drive an actual
NEXTEL Cup car for eight heart
pounding laps around the speedway
at the Jeff Gordon Racing
School. The speed and g-forces
alone make it a once-in-a-lifetime
experience that you will never forget.
www.jeffgordonracingschool.com
80.
An urban oasis in the heart of the
entertainment district, the Roof
Garden at The Forum sets the
stage for sunset gatherings, star
gazing and people watching. The
QC’s only rooftop lounge serves
cocktails with a side order of
Charlotte’s ever changing skyline.
www.thecharlotteforum.com
81.
Experience the collection of
renowned public artworks that
adorn the Charlotte Convention
Center, or attend a variety of
tradeshows and conventions open
to the public, including the Charlotte
International Car Show and Mid
Atlantic Boat Show.
www.charlotteconventionctr.com
82.
Celebrate nature’s splendor each
spring as the Mint Museums host
Charlotte’s Annual Home &
Garden Tour. The tour features a
splendid array of elegant homes
and spectacular gardens located in
some of Charlotte’s most beautiful
neighborhoods.
www.themintmuseums.org
83.
Phillip’s Place, located in
Charlotte’s South Park
neighborhood, offers a main
street stroll with a wide variety
of elegant gift boutiques,
entertainment, and cuisine.
www.upstreamseafood.com
84.
Experience NASCAR racing from a
unique perspective through PIT
Crew U and 5 OFF 5 ON, the
experimental education and
practice, placement, and coaching
divisions of PIT Instruction &
Training. While completion of the
programs doesn’t guarantee
“playing time” at the track, it gets
you up close and personal with the
fastest 15 seconds in the sport.
www.5off5on.com
85.
View the black No. 3 GM Chevrolet
driven by the late Dale Earnhardt
Sr. at the Richard Childress
Racing Museum. In all, 47
vehicles are on display in the
museum including all six of the
No. 3 special paint scheme cars
driven by Earnhardt in The Winston
from 1995-2000.
www.rcrracing.com
86.
Tickle your funny bone at The
Comedy Zone, located in
Charlotte’s north end entertainment
district. The Comedy Zone
welcomes national celebrities such
as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle.
www.thecomedyzone.net
87.
Charlotte is called the City of
Frescoes. Rare in the U.S.,
Charlotte is home to several sites
painted by Ben Long, a NC native.
Frescoes adorn the lobby of the
Bank of America Corporate Center,
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
Department and Transamerica
Square. www.artsandscience.org.
88.
Bravo! Opera Carolina is the
largest professional opera company
in the Carolinas and entertains the
region through the presentation of
excellent Opera, Operetta, Musical
Theatre and Education & Outreach
Programs. www.operacarolina.org
89.
Giddy up! Take a horseback ride
at Latta Equestrian Center.
Guided trail rides and individual
and group riding lessons are
available. www.charmeck.org
90.
At Central Piedmont Community
College’s Dale F. Halton Theater
education meets entertainment.
Catch theatre, music and dance
productions on a stage worthy of
the world’s great artists.
www.halton.cpcc.edu
91.
Celebrate the state’s heritage of
motorsports at the NC Auto
Racing Hall of Fame. Located in
Mooresville, a.k.a. “Race City
USA,” the Hall of Fame features
various exhibits spanning all forms
of motorsports present in North
Carolina. www.ncarhof.com
92.
If you’re a creative spirit, you won’t
want to miss the Hart Witzen
Gallery. Part gallery, live
performance venue, movie theater
and artist studio, the Hart Witzen
Gallery, located in the NoDa fringe
arts neighborhood, exhibits cutting
edge visual and performing arts.
www.hartwitzengallery.com
93.
Experience a behind-the-scenes
look at NASCAR with Lowe’s
Motor Speedway’s Over the
Wall Tour, the only tour of its kind
in the country to be offered at a
NASCAR track.
www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
94.
Enjoy the historic elegance of the
Van Landingham Estate (704)
334-8909, the Morehead Inn
(704) 376-3357, or the Duke
Mansion (704) 714-4400.
www.visitcharlotte.com
95.
Board the Catawba Queen, a
replica of a Mississippi River
Paddle Wheeler or the Lady of the
Lake at Queen’s Landing, to
watch a romantic sunset or enjoy
a dinner cruise on Lake Norman.
Got a boat of your own? Tie up at
the Floating Dock Bar and cool off
with an ice cold beverage.
www.queenslanding.com
96.
Visit the McColl Center for
Visual Art. The Center supports
an active artist in residence
program and their works can be
viewed by the public. The Center
also offers lectures and artists
forums. www.mccollcenter.org
97.
Explore the Duke Power Energy-
Explorium, located at McGuire
Nuclear Station. The Energy-
Explorium features hands-on
energy information exhibits, a
Lake Norman movie, wildflower
garden and one mile nature trail.
www.duke-energy.com
98.
Wind your way through Ribbon
Walk, a 137-acre botanical forest
and environmental education center
featuring four walking trails, three
large ponds, and free flowing
creeks. www.parkandrec.com
99.
Tour The Federal Reserve Bank
of Charlotte. A money exhibit
features the history of money in
the U. S. from Colonial days to
present including a display
highlighting the gold mining era in
the Piedmont region of NC.
www.richmondfed.org
100.
Visit the Southeast’s most complete
collection of mammals at the
Schiele Museum of Natural
History and Planetarium in
Gastonia. The 18th Century Backcountry Farm and Catawba Indian
Village complete the educational
journey. www.schielemuseum.org
101.
Visit the site of what was once Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility at the NC Transportation Museum. The site contains an authentic train depot, antique
automobiles, and a 37 stall
roundhouse with 25 locomotives
and other exhibit areas.
www.nctrans.org
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