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What to book before you travel to Charlotte?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

5 activities to book · about €74 per person

Charlotte

Days 1-7
Days 1-7U.S. National Whitewater CenterA 525-hectare outdoor sports centre on the Catawba with the world's largest artificial whitewater river, open to rafting for all, plus trails, climbing walls, zip lines and free summer concerts.€11Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7NASCAR Hall of FameThe museum of stock-car racing, born on the dirt tracks of the South, with around twenty cars on a ramp banked like a racetrack turn and simulators that let you take the wheel.€25Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Mint Museum UptownThe downtown branch of North Carolina's first art museum, with American paintings from the 18th to the 20th century and a renowned collection of contemporary craft and design in ceramics, glass and wood.€13Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Harvey B. Gantt CenterA centre for African American arts and culture named after Charlotte's first Black mayor, whose stepped façade recalls the Myers Street School, with exhibitions on art, photography and the region's Black communities.€9Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Daniel Stowe ConservancyA 150-hectare estate on Lake Wylie with themed gardens, fountains, a tropical orchid conservatory and forest trails, changing with the seasons from spring tulips to end-of-year illuminations.€16Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: South End and the Rail Trail · NoDa · Crowders Mountain State Park

All activities in Charlotte on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Charlotte cost?

€74 per person if you do them all, across 5 bookings. The most expensive is "NASCAR Hall of Fame" at €25, the cheapest "Harvey B. Gantt Center" at €9. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Charlotte without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with South End and the Rail Trail, NoDa, Crowders Mountain State Park. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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