Charlotte, North Carolina – Home of InvestEd 2008

Things to Do, Places to Go, Sites to See

Outdoor Activities

The Charlotte area includes a large number of golf courses, as well as a variety of hiking and walking trails, water and theme parks, and other facilities for outdoor activities.

Golf Courses

The Charlotte area is full of many, many golf courses. Check out Golf Courses in Charlotte.

Hiking/Walking Trails

Metrolina Walkers Volkssport Club

The Metrolina Walkers is a walking club in Charlotte that is associated with the American Volkssport Association (AVA). The club sponsors five year-round 10-kilometer walks, two of which are in Charlotte, one in Cornelius/Davidson, one in Pineville, and one in Rock Hill SC.

Charlotte Area Hiking

This site provides information on local hiking opportunities near the Charlotte area. Browse the available hikes for summary information about the hikes, trail difficulty, and reviews of those who have hiked the trail.

Water Parks and Theme Parks

Paramount's Carowinds Water and Theme Park
14523 Carowinds Boulevard
Charlotte NC 28273
Phone: 704-588-2600 or 800-888-4386

This premiere 105-acre water and theme park features over 100 state-of-the-art rides, shows, and movie-theme experiences for all ages, as well as a Zoom Zone children's area, a Nickelodeon WaterWorks water park, and a year round campground. 

Ray's Splash Planet
215 North Sycamore Street
Charlotte NC 28202           
Phone: 704-432-4729

This one-of-a-kind water park offers fun for the whole family and features numerous theme areas, including a giant three-story slide. Also featured is an onsite fitness center with an aerobics and dance room and a cardiovascular theater.

Laser Quest
5323-A East Independence Boulevard
Charlotte NC 28212
Phone: 704-567-6707

Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music, and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide-and-seek. With your family or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77.

Victory Lane Indoor Karting Center
2330 Tipton Drive
Charlotte NC 28206
Phone: 704-373-9740

Victory Lane is the only indoor facility for go-cart competitions, riding, and races in Charlotte. The center features two indoor race tracks with the average speed around the tracks of 28 miles per hour.

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