Charlotte Douglas International Airport 20 min
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (24 min)
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (19 min)
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light. Fury 325 (7 min)
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop. Discovery Place Science | Advance Reservation Required (21 min)
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater. Billy Graham Library (16 min)
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours. Carolina Harbor (13 min)
Water park, roller coaster, park, and amusement park U.S. National Whitewater Center (26 min)
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more. Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road (15 min)
Spacious nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking. McDowell Nature Preserve (11 min)
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas. Freedom Park (24 min)
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails. Carowinds (6 min)
Seasonal, family-friendly amusement park featuring towering roller coasters, waterslides & more. NASCAR Hall of Fame (19 min)
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater. Lake Wylie (19 min)
Big reservoir on the Catawba River with fishing, boating & parks with swimming & picnic areas. Mint Museum Randolph (24 min)
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages. | 
