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Experience the world's most Experience the nation’s most The NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Fore! 2007 will mark the fifth year
unique outdoor recreation and comprehensive collection of Challenge has evolved from a of the Wachovia Championship.
environmental learning experience contemporary studio craft at the novelty to a showcase, a spring Hosted at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow
at the U.S. National Whitewater Mint Museum of Craft + ritual of speed and daring resulting Club, the tournament is recognized
Center. Share over 300 acres of Design, located in Center City. in yearly additions to the book of by the national and international
woodlands along the Catawba 2007 exhibits include Observations: NASCAR lore. Catch the excitement golf community as one of the top
River with Olympic-caliber athletes, A Retrospective Exhibition of as motorsports history is written at events on the PGA TOUR. Don’t
weekend warriors and those Works by Ann Wolff. over 180 mph each May. miss a swing, April 30 - May 6.
looking for high adventure. www.themintmuseums.org www.lowesmotorspeedway.com www.wachoviachampionship.com
www.usnwc.org
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2. Once the location of the first ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan The most hair-raising rides, the
Experience the best of Broadway branch of the United States Mint, Martin Center. Reflecting an wettest water park, the most
musicals with the NC Blumenthal the Mint Museum of Art is a rich original approach to education, sizzling stage shows, and tons of
Performing Arts Center’s Stan- and diverse resource with noted learning and the arts, the 106,000 other cool stuff everyone can
ford Broadway Lights Series. collections of American and square-foot facility serves as an enjoy. Carowinds offers guests
The 2007 season includes such pre-Columbian art, American and unprecedented resource for more than 108 acres of ultimate
smash hits as Doubt, Sweet European ceramics, and families, creating a synergy entertainment for the entire family
Charity and Disney's THE LION contemporary art and photography. between educational drama including Boomerang Bay, 16
KING. www.blumenthalcenter.org www.themintmuseums.org experiences and the critical skills acres of “Aussome” flowing fun
of reading unlike any in the and Nickelodeon Central. Ride,
3. 6. country. www.imaginon.org spin, twirl and hug the day away
September means Charlotte Don’t miss the excitement of the with your favorite characters from
Shout, a month-long celebration NBA Charlotte Bobcats as they 10. your favorite Nickelodeon TV
of art, culture, and community, host the league’s brightest stars in Join the half-million people from all shows. www.carowinds.com
incorporating over 200 the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. over the United States who visit
performances and events through- www.bobcatsbasketball.com Discovery Place. Walk through 13.
out the Charlotte region. Shout’s the world’s largest eyeball in As the chase for the NASCAR
Culinary Arts Experience, a one-of- 7. Activity: Eyeball Exhibit. Go deep NEXTEL Cup heats up, racing
a-kind culinary extravaganza, touts For over half a century, Children's into the heart of a tropical rain action returns to Lowe’s Motor
celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Theatre of Charlotte has been forest in Knight Rain Forest. Speedway as it hosts the Bank of
Puck and interactive cooking opening young minds to the Discovery Place is an ever-changing America 500 in October. The fifth
demonstrations. wonders of live theatre, creating ever-growing, cutting edge science race out of the final ten for the
www.charlotteshout.com what one local critic called "the center. www.discoveryplace.org NEXTEL Championship, the Bank
most technically imaginative and of America 500 promises
resourceful theatre productions in high-speed action and excitement.
the region." www.ctcharlotte.org www.lowesmotorspeedway.com14. 19. 25. 30.
Catch the NFL Carolina Panthers Lowe’s Motor Speedway, home of The Lowes Foods Taste of NoDa, Charlotte’s fringe art
as they compete at Bank of NASCAR’s only 600-mile race, Charlotte food festival draws neighborhood, hosts a free Gallery
America Stadium during the 2007 hosts the Coca-Cola 600 for the more than 150,000 people to Crawl every 1st and 3rd Friday of
season. Home games will include 48th year in 2007, a week after Center City Charlotte each June to the month. Browse the area’s
battles with the Dallas Cowboys the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star experience a wide array of family swanky galleries, enjoy a bite to
and Super Bowl champs Challenge. activities, live music and fantastic eat and relax to smooth music
Indianapolis Colts. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com food from the area’s hottest played by local street musicians.
www.panthers.com restaurants. www.noda.org
20. www.tasteofcharlotte.com
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Visit Levine Museum of the at Knights Stadium. Catch the 26. The North Carolina Dance
New South, an interactive history Charlotte Knights, Chicago Explore the Charlotte Museum Theatre will reach new heights
museum, and experience the White Sox affiliate, compete with of History and the Hezekiah during the 2007 season with its
nation’s most comprehensive the best teams of AAA minor-league Alexander home site for a glimpse performance of Natural Beauty and
interpretation of post- Civil War baseball. of living history. Docents, dressed a production of Rhythm & Moves.
southern society with Cotton www.charlotteknights.com in period attire, guide guests This World Première by Mark
Fields to Skyscrapers, named one through exhibits chronicling the Diamond showcases the music of
of the best exhibitions in the 21. 18th - 20th centuries. the Grammy® award-winning group
Southeast by the Southeastern Nationally-acclaimed conductors www.charlottemuseum.org Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
Museums Conference Curators’ Christof Perick and Albert-George www.ncdance.org
Committee. Schram lead the Charlotte 27.
www.museumofthenewsouth.org Symphony Orchestra in its Tired of dinner and a movie? How 32.
popular Classics and Pops series. 'bout dinner and music! In Elizabeth Rock out with your favorite musical
16. The Pops series allows the you can experience fine dining, performers at Verizon Wireless
Shop ‘til you drop at Concord Charlotte Symphony to play with from casual to unique, and then Amphitheatre, Charlotte’s only
Mills, one of the state’s leading special guests such as Peter Nero head over to the Visulite Theatre multimillion dollar, open-air music
tourist attractions. An amazing and Wynonna Judd. for great live music or experience venue. Verizon brings the country’s
themed complex, Concord Mills of- www.charlottesymphony.org Charlotte's oldest live music hottest stars in 2007 including
fers 200 stores, restaurants and venue, the Double Door Inn. The Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn,
entertainment venues including a 22. Double Door has seen the likes of Gwen Stefani and Akon.
24-screen AMC Theatres, Bass Experience theatre “off the beaten many legendary Blues performers www.livenation.com
Pro Shops Outdoor World and path.” Valued for its edginess, during its storied, 30+ year
NASCAR SpeedPark. relevance, daring, and artistic history. You may even witness a 33.
www.concordmills.com polish, Actor’s Theatre of future legend of the stage here on Visit the Charlotte Nature
Charlotte presents critically any given night. www.visulite.com, Museum, an urban science center
17. acclaimed works such as The www.doubledoorinn.com that exhibits the animals and plants
Imagine an arts and music festival Great American Trailer Park Musical of the Piedmont including an ever-
highlighting emerging local artists, and Hedwig and The Angry Inch. 28. changing Butterfly Garden.
children’s area, music stages and www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org Step inside Charlotte Observer www.discoveryplace.org
fun for the entire family! Art & IMAX® Dome Theatre at
Soul of South End showcases 23. Discovery Place. The giant-screen 34.
the Original Block Party, Avenue of Don’t miss the cuts, scrapes and theatre surrounds you with larger- Find inspiration with NarroWay
the Arts, the Children’s Arts power plays of minor league than-life images and amazing Productions. NarroWay offers
Festival and Battle of the Bands. hockey! The ECHL Charlotte sound while providing a new look dynamic Christian musicals and
www.artandsoulofsouthend.com Checkers take the ice each at the world in which we live. dinner theatre. www.narroway.net
October at the Charlotte Bobcats www.discoveryplace.org
18. Arena. www.gocheckers.com 35.
If you love flowers, you’re not 29. The Light Factory is a nonprofit
going to want to miss this. 24. Carolina Raptor Center is arts center dedicated to exhibition
Named one of the nation’s “20 Visit the Afro-American Cultural dedicated to the conservation of and education programs promoting
Great Gardens” in HGTV’s popular Center (AACC). Through birds of prey through public the power of photography and
book, Flower Gardening, Daniel comprehensive programs and education and the rehabilitation of film. The Light Factory offers
Stowe Botanical Garden features presentations in the visual arts, injured and orphaned raptors. Tour classes throughout the year in
110 acres of themed gardens, performing arts and through Carolina Raptor Center’s bird SLR and digital photography and
a dozen sparkling fountains, a innovative educational programs, hospital and get a sneak peak at filmmaking. www.lightfactory.org
spectacular Visitor Pavilion and the AACC preserves, promotes, what happens behind the scenes,
nine distinctly themed gardens. and presents African-American from patients’ initial exam to
www.dsbg.org culture to the nation. strengthening their wings in
www.aacc-charlotte.org outdoor flight cages.
www.carolinaraptorcenter.org40. 45. 51.
Experience the Charlotte Antique Take the family to NASCAR Speed- Take a walking tour through
& Collectibles show monthly at the Park and renew sibling rivalry on Charlotte’s historic Fourth Ward
Metrolina Expo Trade Center. five scaled race tracks. The pre- neighborhood and delight in the
Twice a year (April & November) mier track at NASCAR SpeedPark, architecture of homes dating back
the "Antiques Spectacular," Mini-Motor Speedway, features a to the 1800’s appropriately called
acclaimed as one of the largest quarter mile oval and 5/8 scale the “Grand Old Ladies.” Stop into
events of its kind, anywhere features NEXTEL Cup style cars. Miniature Visit Charlotte at Main Street for a
over 2,000 dealers from all over golf is also available. guide. www.visitcharlotte.com
the world, offering an array of quality www.nascarspeedpark.com
antiques and collectible items. 52.
www.dmgantiqueshows.com/ 46. Historic Brattonsville, in nearby
metrolina Celebrate spring in the Piedmont McConnells, SC, is a 775-acre
36. countryside with the prestigious living history village that includes a
Shop with class and sophistication 41. Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, the Revolutionary War battlefield site.
at SouthPark Mall. Stores Visit Charlotte’s Historic South Charlotte area’s only horse racing The site features 29 historic
include Belk, Nordstrom, Neiman End neighborhood. With its roots event. www.queenscup.org structures, which may be toured
Marcus and cult favorites like in the 1850’s, Historic South End and are also used during living
Anthropologie, Burberry, Kate has become a nexus for creative 47. history programs where docents
Spade and Louis Vuitton. expression and a vibrant retail and Victory Lane Indoor Karting (costumed-interpreters) “relive the
www.simon.com restaurant district. Center offers a 1/3 mile European- past” by demonstrating a variety
www.historicsouthend.com style road course and the very of themed days.
37. best of competition karting. Their www.chmuseums.org
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the 42. competition karts are made in Italy
first documented gold find in the Travel back to the 19th century at by SODI Kart. Karts average 53.
United States (1799). Today, it Latta Plantation and Nature at speeds of 35 mph. Travel a few miles north to the
features exhibits on gold, the Preserve. Once a thriving cotton www.377fast.com Bob Timberlake Gallery. From
geology of gold, mining technology, plantation, Latta Plantation is now fine art reproductions to finely
and equipment. Portions of under- a living history farm. Experience 48. crafted furniture inspired by 18th
ground tunnels at this NC Historic what life was like for yeoman The Richard Petty Driving century artisans, decorative
site have been restored for guided farmers in the North Carolina Experience (RPDE) opened its accessories, to home finishings.
tours. Come pan for gold in the backcountry during the 19th doors in 1994 and today has Everything that bears the Bob
same creek that led to America's century. Visit the Latta Nature emerged as the premier Timberlake name reflects all the
first gold rush. Preserve for an unspoiled look at motorsports entertainment comforts of home.
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/ the natural beauty of the Carolinas. company in the industry. RPDE www.bobtimberlake.com
hs/reed/reed.htm www.lattaplantation.org students have several options in
customizing their racing experience 54.
38. 43. by choosing specific curriculum The Lazy 5 Ranch is a privately
Relax and enjoy the serenity of Nestled at the gateway of the ranging from a Ride-Along to the owned exotic animal drive thru
Wing Haven, a unique part of Yadkin Valley, Childress Vineyards Advanced Racing Experience. park that offers a 3.5 mile safari
Charlotte since its creation in is quickly becoming recognized as www.1800bepetty.com through the gently sloping pasture-
1927. The gardens and bird North Carolina's signature winery. lands of Piedmont, North Carolina.
sanctuary, enclosed on all sides Richard Childress brings a passion 49. While visiting at the Lazy 5 Ranch
by brick walls, encompass three for fine wine as genuine as his Visit the house that The Intimidator you will have the opportunity to
acres in the heart of a quiet passion for auto racing. Discover built. Dale Earnhardt, Inc., view over 750 animals from six
residential neighborhood. a taste of the old world in the heart owning the teams of NASCAR different continents.
www.winghavengardens.com of the piedmont. NEXTEL Cup drivers Dale Earnhardt, www.lazyfiveranch.com
www.childressvineyards.com Jr. and Martin Truex, Jr., opens its
39. showroom and retail store to the 55.
Get swept away in a southern 44. public throughout the week. Indulge at the #3 spa in North
winter wonderland. Holidays in Take a tour of Charlotte’s public www.daleearnhardtinc.com America as voted by Conde Nast,
the City is a month-long celebration artworks. The Arts & Science The Spa at Ballantyne Resort.
of the holidays highlighting the Council of Charlotte views public 50. Their specialties are the Ballantyne
city’s rich traditions and culture in art as integral to a community's At the Hendrick Motorsports Facial Classic, Field Lavender
countless events throughout fabric by recognizing the potential racing complex fans can view the Massage, Milk Whey Bath or Field
Center City Charlotte. of art to create livable cities and race shops of Jeff Gordon and Lavender Soak, Herbal Wraps,
www.holidaysinthecity.org enrich the spirit and pride of its Jimmie Johnson or visit Hendrick Spa Manicures, Pedicures, and hair
citizens. Stop into Visit Charlotte Motorsports Museum. The design. www.ballantyneresort.com
at Main Street for a guide to Center 15,000 square-foot museum and
City’s public artworks. souvenir shop showcase almost
www.artsandscience.org two decades of HMS racing.
www.hendrickmotorsports.com56. 62. 67. 73.
Beat the heat…or cold at Ray’s Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to Held each October since 1991, The walls of the Sam Bass
Splash Planet, a 29,000 square find the “perfect spot” among the the Public Library of Charlotte’s Gallery of Motorsports Art,
foot indoor water park and fitness over 175 parks operated by the award winning Novello Festival of located less than a lap away from
facility. The water park is loaded Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks Reading is a celebration of reading Lowe's Motor Speedway's high-
with fun features: a double-figure & Recreation Department. and books including presentations banked oval, are alive with vivid
eight waterslide, water squirters, Enjoy a day of hiking, playing, or by best selling authors, a street recollections of racing's most
a lazy river, and tumble buckets. championship Frisbee golf. festival and other reading-related exciting and endearing events.
www.rayssplashplanet.com www.parkandrec.com activities. www.novellofestival.net www.sambass.com
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Visitors to Cricket Arena Visit Plaza-Midwood, Charlotte's The UNC Charlotte 49ers grab Explore Lake Norman and enjoy
experience a true feeling of a most diverse streetcar-era your “A10tion,” part of the Atlantic the area’s best water recreation.
1950’s-style building. The arena neighborhood. Its earliest avenues 10 Conference. With the James Boating, swimming, and waterskiing
houses a diverse range of were plotted in 1903 and its H. Barnhardt Student Activity are all possibilities, but the area
entertainment events for all ages. newest date from after the Second Center and Dale F. Halton Arena also offers unique shops and
Top events and performances World War. Buildings range from serving as the centerpiece, the restaurants you won’t want to miss.
at Cricket Arena have included turn-of-the-century factories and 49ers boast some of the best www.lakenormancvb.org
Elvis and Prince. blue collar housing to the city's collegiate sports teams and
www.cricketarenacharlotte.com most prestigious country club and facilities in the nation. 75.
thriving nightspots. www.charlotte49ers.com Experience north Charlotte’s retail
58. www.plazamidwood.org boom at Northlake Mall. The
Southern Shows, Inc. presents 69. two-level, enclosed mall features
the Southern Christmas Show 64. Savor the flavor of Shelton 150 stores, restaurants and a
and Southern Spring Home & Practice your swing at the Dana Vineyards, named to The Wine 14-screen AMC Theatres
Garden Show each November and Rader Golf School. Located at Report’s list of “50 Forbidden megaplex. Steeped in rich artistic
March. www.southernshows.com the Ballantyne Golf Resort, the Wines.” The vineyard offers tours and commercial heritage, the
Dana Rader Golf School was and delicious wines, including the architectural design evokes
59. named to Golf Magazine’s award winning 2003 Shelton southern warmth infused with a
“Step” into town each March to prestigious “Top 25 Golf Schools” Vineyards Riesling. distinctly Charlotte spirit.
join 100,000 fans during the CIAA and features a nationally acclaimed www.sheltonvineyards.com www.shopnorthlake.com
Men’s and Women’s Basketball team of PGA and LPGA instructors.
Tournament. When the final www.danarader.com 70. 76.
buzzer sounds the streets come Ovens Auditorium hosts Central Piedmont Community
alive. Don’t miss the Ford Fan 65. numerous traveling Broadway College has hosted an annual
Experience or some of music’s Take a cultural excursion into musicals, national touring comedy Spring Literary Festival for the
most popular recording artists at learning at the Museum of York acts and celebrity musicians. past 15 years. With writers and
“Showtime at the Apollo.” County. Permanent exhibitions Surrounded by its trademark visual artists ranging from
www.theciaa.com include more than 200 full-mounted fountains and rose gardens, Ovens novelists to landscaper painters
African animals as well as an Auditorium is truly among the to international poets and
60. outstanding collection of African finest of Charlotte’s landmarks. multicultural storytellers, CPCC
Celebrate the May races during artifacts. www.chmuseums.org www.ovensauditorium.com brings a stunning array of talent
Food Lion Speed Street. The to Charlotte. www.cpcc.edu
600 Festival transforms the 66. 71.
streets of Charlotte into a show- Experience live music, an art Carolina Place mall in Pineville 77.
case of motorsports with non-stop gallery, and a latte at The Evening attracts visitors to its more than Relax on The Green, Center City
entertainment, appearances by Muse. The Muse features original 140 specialty stores and five Charlotte’s outdoor, novella-themed
top NEXTEL Cup Drivers, NASCAR artists in a wide variety of genres. anchors. Come to shop, eat and park, located across the street
show cars and simulators and fun Or cross the street to take in be entertained! from the Charlotte Convention
for all ages. www.600festival.com more great live music at the www.carolinaplace.com Center. Upscale restaurants and
Neighborhood Theatre. Also outdoor entertainment are all
61. hosting an eclectic mix of artists, 72. footsteps away.
Charlotte’s collection of 1,400 plus a regular stop for many Let your imagination soar at the www.thegreenuptown.com
exquisitely manicured greens, well-known Americana legends. Carolinas Aviation Museum.
expertly sculpted golf courses, www.theeveningmuse.com, Relive the country’s proudest 78.
come together to produce one www.neighborhoodtheatre.com moments with exhibits featuring Cast a line or hunt for bargains at
of the most unique golfing aircraft from war and peacetime. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World,
experiences. For a complete list www.carolinasaviation.org the largest supplier of outdoor
of the area’s more than 80 golf recreational products in the world,
courses go to located at Concord Mills Mall.
www.visitcharlotte.com. www.basspro.com84. 90. 96.
Experience NASCAR racing from a At Central Piedmont Community Visit the McColl Center for
unique perspective through PIT College’s Dale F. Halton Theater Visual Art. The Center supports
Crew U and 5 OFF 5 ON, the education meets entertainment. an active artist in residence
experimental education and Catch theatre, music and dance program and their works can be
practice, placement, and coaching productions on a stage worthy of viewed by the public. The Center
divisions of PIT Instruction & the world’s great artists. also offers lectures and artists
Training. While completion of the www.halton.cpcc.edu forums. www.mccollcenter.org
programs doesn’t guarantee
79. “playing time” at the track, it gets 91. 97.
Sit back and enjoy the ride or suit you up close and personal with the Celebrate the state’s heritage of Explore the Duke Power Energy-
up, buckle in and drive an actual fastest 15 seconds in the sport. motorsports at the NC Auto Explorium, located at McGuire
NEXTEL Cup car for eight heart www.5off5on.com Racing Hall of Fame. Located in Nuclear Station. The Energy-
pounding laps around the speedway Mooresville, a.k.a. “Race City Explorium features hands-on
at the Jeff Gordon Racing 85. USA,” the Hall of Fame features energy information exhibits, a
School. The speed and g-forces View the black No. 3 GM Chevrolet various exhibits spanning all forms Lake Norman movie, wildflower
alone make it a once-in-a-lifetime driven by the late Dale Earnhardt of motorsports present in North garden and one mile nature trail.
experience that you will never forget. Sr. at the Richard Childress Carolina. www.ncarhof.com www.duke-energy.com
www.jeffgordonracingschool.com Racing Museum. In all, 47
vehicles are on display in the 92. 98.
80. museum including all six of the If you’re a creative spirit, you won’t Wind your way through Ribbon
An urban oasis in the heart of the No. 3 special paint scheme cars want to miss the Hart Witzen Walk, a 137-acre botanical forest
entertainment district, the Roof driven by Earnhardt in The Winston Gallery. Part gallery, live and environmental education center
Garden at The Forum sets the from 1995-2000. performance venue, movie theater featuring four walking trails, three
stage for sunset gatherings, star www.rcrracing.com and artist studio, the Hart Witzen large ponds, and free flowing
gazing and people watching. The Gallery, located in the NoDa fringe creeks. www.parkandrec.com
QC’s only rooftop lounge serves 86. arts neighborhood, exhibits cutting
cocktails with a side order of Tickle your funny bone at The edge visual and performing arts. 99.
Comedy Zone, located in www.hartwitzengallery.com Tour The Federal Reserve Bank
Charlotte’s ever changing skyline.
Charlotte’s north end entertainment of Charlotte. A money exhibit
www.thecharlotteforum.com
district. The Comedy Zone 93. features the history of money in
81. welcomes national celebrities such Experience a behind-the-scenes the U. S. from Colonial days to
Experience the collection of as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. look at NASCAR with Lowe’s present including a display
renowned public artworks that www.thecomedyzone.net Motor Speedway’s Over the highlighting the gold mining era in
adorn the Charlotte Convention Wall Tour, the only tour of its kind the Piedmont region of NC.
Center, or attend a variety of 87. in the country to be offered at a www.richmondfed.org
tradeshows and conventions open Charlotte is called the City of NASCAR track.
to the public, including the Charlotte Frescoes. Rare in the U.S., www.lowesmotorspeedway.com 100.
Charlotte is home to several sites Visit the Southeast’s most complete
International Car Show and Mid
Atlantic Boat Show. painted by Ben Long, a NC native. 94. collection of mammals at the
Frescoes adorn the lobby of the Enjoy the historic elegance of the Schiele Museum of Natural
www.charlotteconventionctr.com
Bank of America Corporate Center, Van Landingham Estate (704) History and Planetarium in
82. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police 334-8909, the Morehead Inn Gastonia. The 18th Century Back-
Celebrate nature’s splendor each Department and Transamerica (704) 376-3357, or the Duke country Farm and Catawba Indian
spring as the Mint Museums host Square. www.artsandscience.org. Mansion (704) 714-4400. Village complete the educational
Charlotte’s Annual Home & www.visitcharlotte.com journey. www.schielemuseum.org
Garden Tour. The tour features a 88.
splendid array of elegant homes Bravo! Opera Carolina is the 95. 101.
largest professional opera company Board the Catawba Queen, a Visit the site of what was once
and spectacular gardens located in
in the Carolinas and entertains the replica of a Mississippi River Southern Railway Company's
some of Charlotte’s most beautiful
region through the presentation of Paddle Wheeler or the Lady of the largest steam locomotive repair
neighborhoods.
excellent Opera, Operetta, Musical Lake at Queen’s Landing, to facility at the NC Transportation
www.themintmuseums.org
Theatre and Education & Outreach watch a romantic sunset or enjoy Museum. The site contains an
83. Programs. www.operacarolina.org a dinner cruise on Lake Norman. authentic train depot, antique
Phillip’s Place, located in Got a boat of your own? Tie up at automobiles, and a 37 stall
Charlotte’s South Park 89. the Floating Dock Bar and cool off roundhouse with 25 locomotives
neighborhood, offers a main Giddy up! Take a horseback ride with an ice cold beverage. and other exhibit areas.
street stroll with a wide variety at Latta Equestrian Center. www.queenslanding.com www.nctrans.org
of elegant gift boutiques, Guided trail rides and individual
entertainment, and cuisine. and group riding lessons are
www.upstreamseafood.com available. www.charmeck.org
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