Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
Carolina Harbor (16 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Carowinds (10 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Billy Graham Library (12 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Freedom Park (25 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. NASCAR Hall of Fame (18 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Mint Museum Randolph (23 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (18 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Lake Wylie (23 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. McDowell Nature Preserve (16 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Fury 325 (14 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Mint Museum UPTOWN (18 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (29 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (20 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. | 
