Charlotte Douglas International Airport 24 min
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (25 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Levine Museum of the New South (25 min)
Interactive exhibits on post-Civil War Southern history & the people that prompted social change. Freedom Park (20 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (22 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. McDowell Nature Preserve (29 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (24 min)
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade. Billy Graham Library (21 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. NASCAR Hall of Fame (24 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Carolina Harbor (22 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (25 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Mint Museum Randolph (19 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Mint Museum UPTOWN (25 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. Carowinds (16 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. Fury 325 (20 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. | 
