Matthews, 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

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

The Amusement Parks of North Carolina This chapter describes these North Carolina Amusement Parks: Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley, Goldston's Beach and Pavilion in White Lake, Jubilee Park in Carolina Beach, Paramount's Carowinds ... Charlotte, NC

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McAlpine Creek Greenway (Distance: 2.9 mi) McAlpine Creek Park is a wonderful place for the urban hiker to explore level dirt trails and granular greenways that weave through wooded areas, along a creek, and past two park ponds. The suggested ...

Matthews, NC - Hiking - length:7 mi

Campbell Creek and McAlpine Creek Greenways Trail (Distance: 3.1 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

Reedy Creek Preserve Perimeter Trail (Distance: 9.8 mi) This path follows the perimeter of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve and features a short out-and-back to the historic Robinson Rock House Ruin. To start, the trail skirts Dragonfly Pond and then joins the ...

Harrisburg, NC - Hiking - length:4.5 mi

Queen City Ramble (Distance: 10.0 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

Mecklenburg County — Reedy Creek Park and McDowell Nature Preserves Trail (Distance: 10.2 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

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Pine Lake Pine Lake Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6643 yards, par 72 3.6 miles from center of Matthews, North Carolina

North Raintree Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6579 yards, par 72 4.5 miles from center of Matthews, North Carolina

South Raintree Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6722 yards, par 70 4.5 miles from center of Matthews, North Carolina

Cedarwood Cedarwood Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6905 yards, par 71 4.8 miles from center of Matthews, North Carolina

Divide The Divide Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6973 yards, par 72 4.9 miles from center of Matthews, North Carolina

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