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Discovery
Place
Discovery Place is Charlotte's premier learning attraction
developed just for kids. Used as a resource by nearly every
school in Charlotte, kids learn about the human body, earth,
physics, chemistry and more, and have fun doing so. Children's
Theater of Charlotte
Professional Theatre Award from the NC Theatre
Conference Wing
Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
248 Ridgewood Avenue
Charlotte NC 28209
Once a private residence Wing Haven features four acres filled with
woods formal gardens and walks. The gardens designed as a bird
sanctuary provide plenty of food and shelter for numerous species of
birds. Visitors can also tour the home and visit the garden shop.
UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte NC 28223
704-547-2555
These gardens feature hundreds of varieties of flowers from roses to
rhododendron to crepe myrtles to cymbidium orchids. The Van
Landingham Glen one of the leading rhododendron gardens in the
Southeast and the Susie Harwood Garden with its Oriental gazebo
winter garden and plants from around the world are both open to the
public daily during daylight hours. A
special highlight of the Greenhouse is a two-story simulated rain
forest. The Greenhouse also offers a number of other climate areas
which house desert plants winter-flowering orchids carnivorous
pitcher plants and many others.
The Energy Explorium at Lake Norman
13339 Hagers Ferry Rd
Huntersville NC 28078
704-875-5600
Located at McGuire Nuclear Station the Explorium features a a number
of hands-on exhibits and interactive games designed to introduce and
educate kids about the wonders of atomic power generation. The
Explorium also offers a mile-long nature trail wildflower garden and
picnic area.
Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
14523 Carowinds Blvd
Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park commands over 100 acres
and includes more than 50 roller coasters and thrill rides. The
WaterWorks boasts water slides a river ride and a wave pool. The
Drop Zone hoists you and your loved ones up 100 feet and (safely)
drops you. The
Carolina Cyclone coaster includes four consecutive 360-degree loops
and a 450-degree uphill helix. Top Gun: The Jet Coaster is an
inverted steel coaster (the only one in the Carolinas) with
floorless cars suspended below the track. For a break from the
thrill seeking visitors might want to head to the Family Fun area
that features child friendly attractions and rides with several
life-size Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon cartoon characters roaming
the streets.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd
Huntersville NC 28078
704-875-6521
Visitors to the Carolina Raptor Center can watch these magnificent
wild birds. Located within the Latta Preserve complex the Raptor
Center is an outdoor recreation spot. The center focuses on research
and rehabilitation helping injured birds heal and return safely into
the wild. Indoor facilities house a visitor center and exhibits
while outdoor attractions include aviaries.
Charlotte Metro Zoo
4400 Cook Rd
Rockwell NC 28138
704-279-6363
Large cats primates bears and reptiles call this zoo home and there
is a large petting zoo. Bring a lunch and enjoy the picnic
facilities.
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte NC 28215
Recently expanded to cover 36 000 square feet the Charlotte Museum
of History now emphasizes three themes: freedom the influence of our
environment and the changing face of Charlotte. The museum is near
the Hezekiah Alexander house home to a Carolinian who signed the
Declaration of Independence and co-framed the first North Carolina
State Constitution and Bill of Rights. Built
in 1774 it is the oldest original structure in Charlotte and
Mecklenburg County. On the homesite tour guides in authentic
colonial dress show visitors around. The museum's collection of art
and objects from around the world date from pre-colonial times to
the present.
Charlotte Trolley and Museum
2104 South Blvd
Charlotte NC 28203
704-375-0850
This museum features the last surviving trolley (since 1938) in
Charlotte. The trolley ride goes 1/2 mile from Atherton Mill and
back again. The conductors point out items of interest along the way
making this a good tour of the area. The
Museum contains several trolley cars in the process of being
renovated; also offered are historical displays on the role of the
streetcar in Charlotte's history photos of trolleys around the world
and the trolley-themed gift shop.
Crowders Mountain State Park
25 miles west of Charlotte
701-853-5375
Crowders Mountain State Park will challenge the experienced as well
as the novice climber and is perfect for both lead and top-rope
climbing. For the hiker Crowders offers 12 miles of scenic and
somewhat strenuous hiking trails. Spacious picnic areas and a
nine-acre lake with canoe rentals are also available within the
park.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Rd
Belmont NC 28012
704-825-9286
The gardens are located on the banks of Lake Wylie and have recently
expanded to 110 acres comprising four major gardens: the Perennial
garden the Cottage garden the Four Seasons garden and the Canal
garden. The
gardens' managers have designed a Southern-style visitors' center
framed by enormous white columns and topped with an authentic
stained glass roof. With many species ranging from crepe myrtle and
gromfina to roses and sweet potato plants the Botanical Garden
offers much to see and to delight the eye.
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte NC 28202
704-372-6261
This museum features some of the coolest science exhibits around
including the "Sparks Anyone?" electricity demonstration
of an enormous Van der Graaf generator crackling with
menacing-appearing blue lightning bolts. There's
also a giant walk-through replica of a human eyeball and an
assortment of animatronic dinosaurs complete with sound effects. A
three-story rainforest aquarium NASA control-room simulation and
other hands-on areas offer more than enough to keep children and
adults busy and entertained.
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Rd
Huntersville NC 28078
704-875-2312
The house built in the early 1800s by prosperous traveling merchant
James Latta has been carefully restored and refurbished with
antiques approximating as closely as possible the Lattas' original
furnishings. Several personable and knowledgeable costumed guides
lead tours throughout the two-story Federal-style home. Visitors
should be prepared to make a day of it: Latta Place is just one of
Latta Plantation Park's many offerings. The Carolina Raptor Center
an Equestrian Center canoe rentals and picnic areas also await
guests.
Independence Park
Charlotte NC 28204
704-336-3854
Newly remodeled Independence Park is located in the popular
Elizabeth and Chantilly neighborhoods near the hospitals and
downtown Charlotte. The park has big playgrounds with new lead-free
equipment for the kids including a special toddler area as well as
soccer fields basketball courts and nearby tennis courts.
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