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US National Whitewater Center

820 Hawfield Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214
704-391-3900
Ranked #3 of 54 attractions in Charlotte
4.5 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes
Activities: Rock climbing, White-water rafting, Biking, Hiking
Traveller Description: The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is a non-profit, recreation and adventure facility for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Campbell, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Fun place to visit if you've never been whitewater rafting. This place also has a ton of additional activities such as ziplining, rock wall, canyon crossing, and flatwater kayaking. We went over Memorial Day weekend so it was quite busy and some of the lines had 1-2 hours in wait time. We went rafting twice on the same day. Our... More

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Charlotte
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Enjoy dinner or a cold beer overlooking the rapids! A must do when visiting the Charlotte region. Hiking, strolling, zip lines, casual dining, music, climbing wall, mountain bike rental. Lots to do!!

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a great place for the outdooor/adventure enthusiast! With so much to do, this is something for everyone and every level! This year I purchased their season pass for me and my (7yr old )son. We'll go up there for a couple of hours and go on the obstacle courses, go ziplining, rock climbing, biking,... More

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Indian Trail, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I've been to the Whitewater Center many times...my husband and I are now season pass holders. There is something for everyone to do, from Class IV whitewater rafting, to zip-lining, to just taking a walk through the woods. There is also a great restaurant that overlooks the competition channel of the rapids if you just want to watch. Fun environment... More

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Atlanta
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Fun for a day trip to raft or hike. River Jam is also great. Love it out there. Very dog friendly too.

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Ruther Glen, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Wonderful place with a lot of cool stuff to do. Unfortunately for 3 out of our 4 kids, there was very little to do. The trails were closed due to heavy rain. Only our oldest could do anything really.They made some attempt at a little rock climbing area for toddlers but unfortunately it's right next to the whitewater rapids with... More

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Raleigh,NC
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117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Really cool stuff, beside the "whitewater". In fact last time I was there whitewater wasn't turned on yet and still had fun. Ropes courses, high jump, zip lines, rockwall climbing, hiking, and the the rafting. NOT for little kids. My 8 yearold was about the youngest to get much out of it. And due to the intensity (i.e. being 20-50... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

My husband and I went here on my 28th birthday and it was amazing! We had so much fun! The price isn't bad for all the gear and things you can use. We did the adventure course (which I'm scared of heights so it was a challenge!) first, then grabbed a water and granola bar ($7.50 for 2 waters &... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Spent the day here with my friend and 12 year old son. We made two rafting reservations and spent the rest of the day mountain biking, kayacking, zip lining, ropes course, etc. This place is a absolute blast if you like the outdoors and don't mind getitng wet and enjoy movement!!! I had more fun here than I did at... More

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Westerville, Ohio
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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For approximately $60, you get an adult full day pass and a white water rafting trip which lasts an hour! This is where the US Olympic Kayaking team trains, so your rafting trip can be as challenging as you want it to be. Beginner and intermediate is also available. There's also four different ropes courses, huge multi station climbing wall,... More

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