10 TOP Things to Do in Western Piedmont (2026 Activity Guide)

Beautiful, quiet and huge park in Concord, NC

Just completed and opened to the public, this long-closed granite quarry that over years filled with rainwater is now Winston-Salem's newest park. The city skyline is visible in the distance.

Attended a company picnic here. You can rent the venue for weddings & parties as well. You can canoe, rock climb or just sit under the shelter & enjoy the fans. Great for all ages.

The hike up to Kings Pinnacle is pretty easy (minus the very end), but the views are the kind you'd expect from a much tougher hike. A quick detour on a #roadtrip home from Thanksgiving in South Carolina led us here!

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What to do in Western Piedmont

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Night Aerial View Of The Queen City, Charlotte North Carolina

Spectrum Center

Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

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.

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.

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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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Bank of America Stadium

Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

First Horizon Coliseum

Catch an event at First Horizon Coliseum during your trip to Greensboro. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

SouthPark Mall

During your visit to Charlotte, you can do some window-shopping at SouthPark Mall. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Areas of Western Piedmont

Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture

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.

Lake Wylie

While visiting Lake Wylie, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wylie and Oakton.

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.

This picture was taken in downtown Charlotte,NC about 10 minutes after arriving in the city by car. The orange bike is one of the rental bikes that are available everywhere downtown. You just go to one of the automated bike stands and swipe a credit card,and then just leave the bike somewhere downtown when done. A gps activates in the bike and some one will come around and collect it It was bitterly cold, it started snowing about 20 minutes after this photo was taken. Nice city lots to do,but only go during the warm months.

Second Ward

Noted for its theaters and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

South End

When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.