Nature & Outdoors
Things to see and do on your own in nature.
Located 11 miles from our home, this local body of water has a walking trail and is perfect for birdwatching, jet skiing, or kayaking (if you have one). If you enjoy being in nature, this is the perfect spot to do things for free.
6 locals recommend
Mountain Island Lake
Located 11 miles from our home, this local body of water has a walking trail and is perfect for birdwatching, jet skiing, or kayaking (if you have one). If you enjoy being in nature, this is the perfect spot to do things for free.
Located 7.3 miles from our home, if you enjoy outdoor adventures, this place is a MUST visit! Lots to do activities and fun for all ages - whitewater rafting, ropes courses, bike/hike trails, etc.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyLocated 7.3 miles from our home, if you enjoy outdoor adventures, this place is a MUST visit! Lots to do activities and fun for all ages - whitewater rafting, ropes courses, bike/hike trails, etc.
Located 18 miles from our home - this is a perfect place to visit when the weather is warm. Ramsey Creek is a 43-acre park that includes a beach area (swimming is seasonal), boat launching area, fishing, trails, volleyball court, docks, dog park, horseshoe pit, and playground.
Beach Ramsey Creek Park Lake Norman
18441 Nantz RdLocated 18 miles from our home - this is a perfect place to visit when the weather is warm. Ramsey Creek is a 43-acre park that includes a beach area (swimming is seasonal), boat launching area, fishing, trails, volleyball court, docks, dog park, horseshoe pit, and playground.
Shopping
Located 14 miles from our home, this is an outdoor outlet mall with a variety of designer & popular brand stores - most offering sales and promotions off already discounted prices.
184 locals recommend
Charlotte Premium Outlets
5404 New Fashion WayLocated 14 miles from our home, this is an outdoor outlet mall with a variety of designer & popular brand stores - most offering sales and promotions off already discounted prices.
Located 9.3 miles from our home, this is a traditional mall with lots of stores and restaurants nearby - the closest movie theater is here as well!
128 locals recommend
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall DrLocated 9.3 miles from our home, this is a traditional mall with lots of stores and restaurants nearby - the closest movie theater is here as well!
Located 16 miles away, this outlet mall has lots of shopping available and entertainment for the whole family. Options include:
1) Dave & Busters - Food, Music, Bowling, & Arcade
2) Movie Theater
3) NASCAR Speedpark - go cart racing track
4) Sea Life Aquarium
184 locals recommend
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills BoulevardLocated 16 miles away, this outlet mall has lots of shopping available and entertainment for the whole family. Options include:
1) Dave & Busters - Food, Music, Bowling, & Arcade
2) Movie Theater
3) NASCAR Speedpark - go cart racing track
4) Sea Life Aquarium
Entertainment
Places where scheduled events and activities take place
Our home is only 7 miles away from the Panthers Football Stadium.
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
Our home is only 7 miles away from the Panthers Football Stadium.
A short drive, only 6.5 miles away from the Spectrum Center where the Charlotte Hornets play basketball games.
245 locals recommend
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StA short drive, only 6.5 miles away from the Spectrum Center where the Charlotte Hornets play basketball games.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd8 miles away
Located 15 miles from our home, there are usually scheduled concerts or events happening here.
82 locals recommend
PNC Music Pavilion
707 Pavilion BlvdLocated 15 miles from our home, there are usually scheduled concerts or events happening here.
Also known as, Truist Field, this stadium is a short 12 min drive on game day!
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StAlso known as, Truist Field, this stadium is a short 12 min drive on game day!
Family Entertainment
Places to go and things to do for families with children.
Only 6 miles away, and lots to explore for elementary and middle school aged children. Purchase tickets in advance.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
168 N Tryon StOnly 6 miles away, and lots to explore for elementary and middle school aged children. Purchase tickets in advance.
15 miles away, this is the perfect place to allow children to burn energy and have fun indoors. Suitable for babies up through elementary school aged children. Purchase tickets in advance.
40 locals recommend
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead Rd15 miles away, this is the perfect place to allow children to burn energy and have fun indoors. Suitable for babies up through elementary school aged children. Purchase tickets in advance.
Only 6 miles away, the theater is located inside of ImaginOn Library. Various performances scheduled throughout the year - look online to see what’s playing and showtimes. Recommend purchasing tickets in advance to know what’s available.
Only paid parking available in the parking deck.
11 locals recommend
Children's Theater of Charlotte
300 E 7th StOnly 6 miles away, the theater is located inside of ImaginOn Library. Various performances scheduled throughout the year - look online to see what’s playing and showtimes. Recommend purchasing tickets in advance to know what’s available.
Only paid parking available in the parking deck.
Only 6 miles away, this library is filled with book and play areas for children of all ages - babies through teenagers. Check online for free activities like storytime, teen classes, and more.
42 locals recommend
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th StOnly 6 miles away, this library is filled with book and play areas for children of all ages - babies through teenagers. Check online for free activities like storytime, teen classes, and more.
16 miles away straight down the highway - local amusement park with roller coasters and water park activities inside. Check online for discounted tickets and open/closing times.
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd16 miles away straight down the highway - local amusement park with roller coasters and water park activities inside. Check online for discounted tickets and open/closing times.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Vehicle necessary
I recommend having a car or taking an Uber/Lyft to get around quickly.