Charlotte Douglas International Airport 12 min
NASCAR Hall of Fame (18 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (18 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. Lake Wylie (22 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (20 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. 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. Carowinds (10 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Fury 325 (14 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Carolina Harbor (16 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Freedom Park (23 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Billy Graham Library (13 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Mint Museum Randolph (23 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. McDowell Nature Preserve (14 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. | 
