Charlotte, NC

Charlotte continues to be a cultural touchstone offering some of the area's most sought-after exhibits and most visited museums including the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Levine Museum of the New South, Discovery Place, Mint Museum, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, just to name a few!

When it comes to big-time sports, Charlotte delivers. Whether it's the NFL's Carolina Panthers football, the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, or teams on the cusp of the big-time including Charlotte Checkers Hockey, Charlotte Independence and Charlotte Eagles Soccer, there is a sport for every fan!

For over 70 years, Discovery Place has been Charlotte's premier science and education museum. The museum offers traveling exhibits, exciting permanent hands-on learning experiences, educational support for STEM teachers and students, plus an IMAX Dome Theatre.

Carowinds, located on the North and South Carolina border, offers world-class rides, including some of the largest roller-coasters in the southeast, thrilling water parks, great food and games, and season fun including Scarowinds during Halloween and WinterFest! 

Ranked among the 10 busiest airports in the world, Charlotte Douglas International Airport averages over 1,400 daily aircraft operations. Smiling faces and the ever popular concourse rocking chairs for relaxing bring southern hospitality to world-travelers 365 days per year!

Offering over 12,455 acres and over 325 miles of shoreline, Lake Wylie is the oldest lake on the Catawba River, having been created in 1904 near the town of Fort Mill, SC. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, and water sports year round. Not only does it supply fun, it also provides power to residents in both North and South Carolina!

Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest man-made lake, offers over 500 miles of shoreline for swimming, boating, fishing, and more. The expansive lake spans four counties and includes numerous parks, nature preserves, marinas, and even restaurants where you can dock your boat!

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an absolute must-see and must-do for any resident or visitor to the Queen City.  This Olympic training ground offers rafting for all ages and abilities, kayking, stand-up paddleboarding, climbing, ropes courses, moutain biking plus so much more. The USNWC is also home to the world's largest man-made whitewater river!