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Carowinds Theme Park
Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Walk around the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
First Horizon Coliseum
Catch an event at First Horizon Coliseum during your trip to Greensboro. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Experience the roaring speed of a car race in a simulator, see historic muscle cars, and test out your mechanical skills in this place of honor for successful car racers.
North Carolina Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at North Carolina Zoo during your trip to Asheboro? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Western Piedmont
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.
Ballantyne
Ballantyne is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.
SouthPark
A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.
Lake Wylie
While visiting Lake Wylie, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wylie and Oakton.
South End
When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.
University City
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. You can visit top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.
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