Family Things to Do in Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC with you family and discover the many things you can do together. Charlotte is a great place to bond with your family while you engage in some fun and frolic that's suited to all members. We'll tell you about all the places you can visit while you're here.

1. Carowinds Theme Park: This is the first place your kids will want to visit in Charlotte. With numerous coasters, thrill rides, Nickelodeon themed rides and water rides, there's enough fun to keep your family entertained all day. Don't be surprised if your kids ask to be taken back the next day.

http://www.carowinds.com/

2. Ray's Splash Planet: This fairly new water park cum recreational facility is another must visit for families. The Blue Comet, Saturation Station, The Vortex, Meteor Showers, Sun Drops, Moon Beach and Sea of Tranquility are all the different types of water rides and activities that include water volleyball etc. Click here for a virtual tour of the water park:

http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics/Rays+Splash+Planet/Waterpark.htm#virtual

3. Discovery Place: Housed in this building is the science center with exhibits that cover all geographical aspects of the universe from space to deep seas. Also stop and check out the Charlotte Nature Museum which houses a variety of animals found in North Carolina. Watch a movie at the IMAX after your museum rounds.

http://www.discoveryplace.org/home/discovery_place-home.php

Another important attraction for families with kids and teenagers include the Tech Center, Loft and Stuio I housed in the ImagineOn facility. This place is bound to grip your kids and you'll find yourself engrossed too. Click here to find out more:

http://www.imagineonmain.com/

Make use of the Charlotte trolley service to take a quick but insightful tour of Charlotte, visit the many nature reserves and parks to appreciate nature and local wildlife or get out of Charlotte to visit the many farms in surrounding areas where you can spend time with animals, pick your own vegetables and fruit or experience the Charlotte of old.

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