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Matthew & Claire

September 18, 2021 • Charlotte, North Carolina

Matthew & Claire

September 18, 2021 • Charlotte, North Carolina

Some Charlotte Activities for While You're Visiting:

Carolina Panthers Stadium

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800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 358-7000

Bank of America Stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers, the NFL team for both North and South Carolina. Located in the heart of Charlotte, it becomes the city's main attraction every Sunday during football season.

Charlotte Knights Baseball Club

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324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 274-8300

The Charlotte Knights are the city's Triple-A baseball affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Truist Stadium is in Uptown Charlotte, and it's easy and fun to attend games during the summer months.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

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400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 654-4400

The NASCAR Hall of Fame provides guests with immersive experiences and ever-changing displays to walk through the history of the racing sport.

Mint Museum Uptown

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500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 337-2000

The Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte showcases international art and also provides live performances and educational programs for all ages.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

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5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA
(704) 391-3900

Located 20 minutes outside the center of Charlotte, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world's premier outdoor facility featuring whitewater rafting, biking, zip lines, miles of hiking trails, live music, craft brews, and more. It also serves as the Olympic training facility for all whitewater sports.

Billy Graham Library

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4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
(704) 401-3200

Reverend Billy Graham is from Charlotte, and the Billy Graham Library is dedicated to the religious leader's life and teachings. The site holds Billy Graham's original home, and tours are provided.

Freedom Park

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1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
(980) 314-1002

Freedom Park is a 98-acre park located between Charlotte's historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods. The park is centered on a 7-acre lake and is about 3 miles from the heart of Charlotte's downtown area. It connects to the Charlotte Greenway, miles of paved path for walking, running, and biking.

Discovery Place Science

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301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 372-6261

Discovery Place Science is a science and technology museum for visitors of all ages located in the Uptown area of Charlotte, North Carolina. It has many wonderful exhibits and is perfect for kids and families.

Carowinds

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14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
(704) 588-2600

Carowinds is a 407-acre amusement park, located adjacent to Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's located along the North Carolina-South Carolina state line and is just south of the city.

SouthPark Mall

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4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
(704) 364-4411

SouthPark Mall is an upscale shopping mall in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. The mall is located approximately five miles south of Uptown Charlotte, at the corner of Sharon and Fairview Roads.

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

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130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
(704) 372-1000

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center houses the Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, and Stage Door Theater. It's home to all things performing arts in Charlotte and has many events every season. During COVID, it has even offered virtual events.

40+ Local Breweries

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Charlotte is definitely a craft beer city, and there are more than forty local breweries to check out while you're visiting. The following are some favorites:

- Legion Brewing (Plaza Midwood & SouthPark locations)

- Sycamore

- Wooden Robot

- Pilot

- Southern Tier/Brewers at 4001 Yancey

- The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB)

- NoDa Brewing

- Heist

- Unknown Brewing

- Triple C

- Resident Culture

- Catawba Brewing

- Pilot

- Free Range

- Birdsong Brewing Co.

- Lenny Boy Brewing

"Never underestimate the importance of having fun." ~ Randy Pausch