Charlotte Douglas International Airport 19 min
Levine Museum of the New South (11 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Mint Museum UPTOWN (13 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Freedom Park (17 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. NASCAR Hall of Fame (11 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (13 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Ray's Splash Planet (8 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (13 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Billy Graham Library (15 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (12 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Mint Museum Randolph (16 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (20 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. | 
