Charlotte Douglas International Airport 12 min
Lake Wylie (20 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Nascar Hall Of Fame (18 min.)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Freedom Park (23 min.)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park which also has sports fields a playground & trails. The Fury 325 (12 min.)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift speeds reaching 95 mph & a 325-ft drop. Discovery Place Science (19 min.)
Kids science & tech museum with interactive exhibits an aquarium rain forest & IMAX theater. Billy Graham Library (15 min.)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham plus his original home with tours. Carolinas Aviation Museum (14 min.)
A collection of commercial military & civil aircraft plus aviation artifacts & memorabilia. Camp Snoopy (13 min.)
Amusement park offering a number of Peanuts-themed rides for children. Mcdowell Nature Preserve (11 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center campground trails & play areas. Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art (18 min.)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (28 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory fountains & pavilion available for private events. U.S. National Whitewater Center (19 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting canoeing kayaking rappelling rock climbing & more. Mint Museum Randolph (22 min.)
Museum showcasing international art plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Carolina Harbor (11 min.)
Water park amusement park and park | 
