Charlotte Things to Do:A Versatile City

Charlotte things to do will involve a variety of activities depending upon what you prefer. If you have an interest in the heritage of this area, you will definitely want to see one of the plantations in the area. The Rosedale Plantation is one that would be of great interest to those visiting the area for the history.

This plantation is from 1815 when it was built by Archibald Frew. The architecture is from the Federal period and three rooms in the home have the original wallpaper from France. The grounds of Rosedale as well as the gardens are certainly worth stopping to see. The Fourth Ward is also an area where homes of the Victorian era can be seen.

Since Charlotte has more than 15,000 rooms in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts in addition to many campgrounds, the choice of a place to stay while finding Charlotte things to do is not going to be difficult - even if you are on a budget.

If your outing to Charlotte includes taking the children, Discovery Place is a destination you will want to add to your trip. The Charlotte Nature Museum is also an operation of Discovery Place. This interactive center for science allows learning in such an informal way that visitors do not even realize they are learning. This includes observing the animals that live here, checking out the many types of insects and enjoying a puppet show for the kids.

For those who like shopping, the assortment of shopping centers will keep them happy. The South Park Mall and Concord Mills are two that have many national retail stores within their walls. The area north of Uptown is great for art enthusiasts. The galleries abound here and there are normally live band performances every night. There is not a lack of Charlotte things to do when you visit. As a matter of fact you may end up staying longer than you intended.

This has probably already been mentioned by your kids, but Carowinds is in Charlotte. Featuring scads of thrill rides for those who are brave enough, Carowinds rides include the Carolina Cyclone, the Carolina Cobra, Afterburn, Scream Weaver and many more. This is definitely not for the squeamish. Family water rides are featured here as well and over 30 restaurants for dining are present. Everything from wings to pizza is available here. Take the kids to Planet Snoopy where they can enjoy all the Snoopy characters on their own rides.

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center will be a treat for the adults. This is the place to go for a taste of the “best of Broadway”. Every city has a park where relaxing is the most enjoyable activity of all. Charlotte is no exception.

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