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Charlotte Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Animate your own film at Studio-i in the ImaginOn.
  • Walk through an anatomically correct giant eye and see an IMAX film at Discovery Place.
  • Hear the Grandpa Tree explain the sounds of the night at the Charlotte Nature Museum.
  • See how people lived in the post-Civil War South at Charlotte's excellent museums.
  • Splash in the lagoon, ride the roller coasters, and have Nickelodeon-inspired adventures at Paramount's Carowinds.

Family Overview: Charlotte, North Carolina

By Candyce H. Stapen
Nestled in the Piedmont area in south-central North Carolina, Charlotte, the second largest financial center in the U.S., is more than just a soulless city of suits. Check out its interesting museums, stroll the McGill Rose Garden, and enjoy family-friendly fun without the chaos of other major family hubs. Read More

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  • I heard that Paromount Carowinds was not a good park to go to. They say it is over priced, they have terrible rides and the service is not great at all. I am in Texas and we will be traveling to Charlotte, NC this summer with our church. We are looking for a nice place where the children can enjoy themselves as much as the adults. First, is the amusement park that bad? Second, what other places would you suggest?
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  • Hello NC! I am curious, about how far of a drive is the Charlotte area from great hiking and/or the mountains? I am a lover of the outdoors, and am looking for an ideal mix of urban and outdoors. Any suggestions on a city? Is Charlotte a good choice?
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  • my friends and i are doing a road trip to north carolina we could like to know what are good places to visit or adventure?
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Hotels

from: $98

Omni Charlotte Hotel

132 E Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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The Westin Charlotte

601 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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4.0
from: $84

Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown

530 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28202 Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

Discovery Place & the Nature Museum

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301 N. Tryon St
Charlotte, North Carolina

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Discovery Place is one of the top hands-on science and technology museums in the region. This... Read More

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ImaginOn: Joe & Joan Martin Center

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300 E. Seventh Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: ImaginOn is a joint venture between the Children's Theatre of Charlotte and the Public Library of... Read More
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festival in the park

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409 East Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Festival in the Park is a four day outdoor arts and crafts festival that takes place in late... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Charlotte

Distance (mi.)
Charlotte Douglas Airport 5.1 map
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport 79.2 map
Raleigh/Durham Airport 123.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Charlotte

Distance (mi.)
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 89.7 map
Greer Greenville/Spartanburg Airport 91.0 map
Asheville Regional/Hendersonville Airport 96.4 map

Flight Deals to Charlotte

Originating From
Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT) $104
Orlando (ORL) to Charlotte (CLT) $143
New York City (NYC) to Charlotte (CLT) $144
Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte (CLT) $157
Buffalo (BUF) to Charlotte (CLT) $158

Charlotte Vacation Rentals

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from: $190

The Villa at Waters Edge

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: DVD Player, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, TV, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $160

Charlotte United States - Backwoods Lodge

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Central heating, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils
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939 Sealoft, Seabrook Island

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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