Charlotte, North Carolina Travel Information

Charlotte Charlotte, sitting proudly atop a hill and with a host of glistening skyscrapers, is visible from many miles away when approaching by road. As you get nearer, your attention will likely be drawn to th... Charlotte, NC

Charlotte The “Queen City” is North Carolina’s largest city and is its center for arts, culture, and big-league sports. With a population of nearly a half million, Charlotte became a national financial leader i... Charlotte, NC

Corn-fusing, but Fun: The Amazing Maize Maze Like its Oklahoma cousins, this cornfield outside Huntersville, just north of Charlotte, grows as high as an elephant’s eye. Only problem is, I’m not. I’m short, and I can’t see over the spikey, green... Huntersville, NC

Propane and Champagne: Hot-Air Ballooning Gary pulled into the parking lot, opened the door to the van, and jumped out. His balloon chase crew did likewise. It didn’t matter that the motor was still running; it was time to try the pibal. The ... Charlotte, NC

Speed! Stock-Car Racing I stood tenth in line behind the thigh-high wall on Pit Road, waiting. I wasn’t scared exactly, but I was watching everything that moved, in this case, several race cars hurtling by in excess of 100 m... Charlotte, NC

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Queen City Ramble (Distance: 0.8 mi) The Queen City Ramble leads you on a challenging tour of North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte, and is recommended for experienced cyclists. Beginning at the chic shopping area called Southpark Mal...

Charlotte, NC - Road Biking - length:19.4 mi

Renaissance Park (Distance: 2.1 mi) This little secret singletrack gem lies hidden only a long wheelie’s ride from the Charlotte Coliseum. Don’t be fooled as we were into expecting a smooth, cruising trail set up for Buffy on her Huffy,...

Charlotte, NC - Mountain Biking - length:4.7 mi

Mecklenburg County — Reedy Creek Park and McDowell Nature Preserves Trail (Distance: 6.7 mi) Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve offers 10 miles of trail within some 727 acres of rolling Piedmont. Trails ranging from a quarter-mile to a mile show you around. A recommended loop starts on the ...

Hickory Grove, NC - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Campbell Creek and McAlpine Creek Greenways Trail (Distance: 7.1 mi) Every city should have a green space where you can go and lose yourself for a few hours. In Charlotte, it’s the Campbell Creek and McAlpine Creek greenways, which run 4.1 miles along McAlpine and Camp...

Matthews, NC - Hiking - length:4.1 mi

Catawba River Front (Distance: 8.7 mi) This is a top-notch ride, only 15 minutes from Charlotte. Catawba is the kind of trail that’s doable for a determined beginner yet still challenging for an advanced rider. For the uninitiated, the cli...

Charlotte, NC - Mountain Biking - length:8.5 mi

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Charlotte Charlotte Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7335 yards, par 0 2.0 miles from center of Charlotte, North Carolina

Revolution Park Revolution Park Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2976 yards, par 36 3.1 miles from center of Charlotte, North Carolina

Myers Park Myers Park Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7120 yards, par 71 3.2 miles from center of Charlotte, North Carolina

Carolina Carolina Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6201 yards, par 70 4.3 miles from center of Charlotte, North Carolina

Renaissance Park Renaissance Park Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 7360 yards, par 72 5.8 miles from center of Charlotte, North Carolina

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