1
Freedom Park
Park
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails.
4.80 (7.2K reviews)
2
Optimist Hall
Food court
Hip site with a wide variety of food & bar stands plus art, events & indoor-outdoor seating.
4.70 (7.1K reviews)
3
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Museum
Shrine to stock-car drivers past & present, plus a museum with interactive exhibits & a theater.
4.60 (6.3K reviews)
4
Romare Bearden Park
Park
This public green space is often host to fitness & cultural arts programs, including live music.
4.70 (5.4K reviews)
5
Discovery Place Science
Science museum
Kids' science & tech museum with interactive exhibits, an aquarium, rain forest & IMAX theater.
4.60 (4.6K reviews)
6
Fury 325
Roller coaster
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop.
4.90 (4.3K reviews)
8
Camp North End
Business park
Food stalls, public art, shops & events in a complex once used as a car factory & military depot.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
9
DEFY Charlotte
Amusement center
😠 We have been to defy several times and there’s always been staff that was out on the floor watching everyone. This time NOT 1 staff member was on the floor. The ladies bathroom only has 3 stalls and 2 of the 3 toilets wouldn’t flush. No toilet paper in the bathroom that actually didn’t flush. No soa...
4.30 (2.2K reviews)
10
Mint Museum Uptown
Art museum
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.
$$$ $
4.70 (2K reviews)
11
McAlpine Creek Park
Nature preserve
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
12
Latta Arcade
Business center
👍👍 A very unique place! We were coming down to shop in a market for Mediterranean foods, and we did a pitstop to walk in uptown for a bit.
My husband noticed a few people coming out of Latta arcade so we were curious and walked in.
This reminds me of the arcade up in Asheville and it’s also a historica...
4.40 (1.8K reviews)
13
Museum of Illusions - Charlotte
Museum
😠 super neat place with lots of photo opportunities. only giving1 star because for $24 per person, (I purchased tickets online/reserved a time) they allowed too many people in so it was a wait to do certain things / felt rushed when doing so. the parking garage next door is $9 minimum for an hour, and...
4.50 (1.6K reviews)
15
Park Road Park
Park
This recreational park provides basketball & tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground & paths.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
16
Billy Graham Library
Museum
Large library dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham, plus his original home with tours.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
17
First Ward Park
Park
Urban 4.6-acre park with fountains around university buildings known for summer music festivals.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
18
Big Air Trampoline Park
Amusement park
😠 Birthday party nightmare!
We used to love taking our child here to jump, decided to book a birthday party. Upon checking in they charged me for a completely different party with a different child’s name. I even spelled my child’s name.
Cut to time of actual birthday party in section. Our table was...
4.40 (1.4K reviews)