Charlotte Douglas International Airport 10 min
Freedom Park (19 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (28 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (14 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Carowinds (16 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (15 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (15 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Billy Graham Library (8 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Ray's Splash Planet (14 min)
County-run water park & swimming pool, with a fitness center offering classes & personal training. Fury 325 (20 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Mint Museum UPTOWN (14 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Mint Museum Randolph (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. U.S. National Whitewater Center (17 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. NASCAR Hall of Fame (15 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Levine Museum of the New South (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. | 
