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If you're looking for a destination with activities and attractions to keep everyone happy, Charlotte is the place. Carowind theme park provides families with an exciting day of water sliding and roller-coaster riding, while Discovery Place offers more fun, but with education thrown in while the kids aren't looking. Anyone with a need for speed can head to the Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch NASCAR racing, while history buffs will enjoy the city's historical museums. Quiet days can also be had picnicking at a park or window shopping.
 
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Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge
Westin Charlotte
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center
Charlotte Marriott SouthPark
Drury Inn and Suites Charlotte
Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten track, but all are worth a visit.
Fast carsFast cars
Lowe's Motor Speedway: Formerly the Charlotte Motor Speedway, this popular attraction serves as the site of NASCAR racing and other sporting events.
Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, North Carolina
Phone: 704-455-3200
Admission fee
Family funFamily fun
Carowinds: A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment.
Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 704 588 2600
Admission fee; Closed November-February
Discovery Place: You'll be captivated by the exciting hands-on exhibits at this huge educational centre for science and technology, where a tropical rainforest, space station, Ocean Touch Pool and Omnimax cinema are just a few of the attractions that bring the sciences to life.
Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 704-372-6261
Admission fee
For history buffsFor history buffs
Charlotte Museum of History: This museum offers audience-focused programs and exhibits, based on the people, buildings, stories and objects that have shaped the history of Charlotte and its surrounding region.
Address: 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 704-568-1774
Admission fee
Levine Museum of the New South: Visitors are awed by the interactive, multi-sensory exhibits at this museum dedicated to exploring the American South during the post-Civil War period.
Address: 200 E Seventh St, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 704 333 1887
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Lupie's Cafe: This affordable and casual eatery is known for great hamburgers and spicy chili.
Address: 2718 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: (704) 374-1232
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travellers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge
Popularity index: #3 in Charlotte
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Westin Charlotte
Popularity index: #36 in Charlotte
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center
Popularity index: #35 in Charlotte
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Charlotte Marriott SouthPark
Popularity index: #62 in Charlotte
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Drury Inn and Suites Charlotte
Popularity index: #5 in Charlotte
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Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood
Popularity index: #7 in Charlotte
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Recommended Reading
"Kings Of The Queen City"  kenilworthmedia.com
A weekend in Charlotte turns into a perfect outing for the entire family.
"The Dale Trail"  TravelLady, 1 Jan 2007
There are more reasons than ever to visit North Carolina if you are a car racing fan.
"North Carolina: Home of the speed freaks"  Independent.co.uk, 9 Aug 2008
Charlotte is ideal for anyone wanting to experience fast cars and one of America's top-rated cities.
"Banking and culture are hot as Charlotte strives to be cool"  Boston.com / Boston Globe, 24 Jul 2005
Charlotte is developing a cultural identity with several smashing new nightclubs, restaurants and an urban renewal plan to attract young adults.
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