things to do Charlotte
Marshall Park – Charlotte, North Carolina
Public green space with a small lake featuring ducks & geese, a fountain & an amphitheater.
U.S. National Whitewater Center – Charlotte, North Carolina
Recreation grounds with whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing & more.
Big Rock Nature Preserve – Charlotte, North Carolina
This unassuming wooded area & wildlife habitat features 22 acres & large granite formations.
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture – Charlotte, North Carolina
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade.
Metalmorphosis – Charlotte, North Carolina
Modern piece by artist David Cerny featuring a huge head in the center of a circular fountain.
Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve – Charlotte, North Carolina
Nature center with animals & a gift shop in a 927-acre preserve with fishing, hiking & more.
Fourth Ward Park – Charlotte, North Carolina
3-acre community park featuring walking paths, decorative fountains & a kids’ play structure.