Things to Do in Charlotte: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Charlotte? The city’s tour scene is compact: the Southern Charm historical cart tour of Uptown (about $39) is the most-reviewed experience, with a Segway tour ($75), a comedy bus ($45) and a $15 walking tour as alternatives. Pair it with the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the U.S. National Whitewater Center and, from April to October, Carowinds, and Charlotte fills two easy days — one Uptown and in South End, one on the water or at the parks. A lot is free: Freedom Park, Romare Bearden Park, the Rail Trail, the Billy Graham Library, ImaginOn and entry to the Whitewater Center trails cost nothing. Below you can compare every Charlotte tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Charlotte — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Charlotte?
By traveller reviews: the Southern Charm historical cart tour, the Uptown Segway tour, the comedy bus tour, the Carolina History and Haunts ghost walk, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Carowinds, the Trolley Pub, the Museum of Illusions and Discovery Place Science. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Charlotte?
One to two days. Day one covers Uptown — a cart or walking tour, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Mint or Bechtler museums, Romare Bearden Park and dinner in South End. Day two goes to the Whitewater Center, Carowinds or Lake Norman, or a trip to the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. Charlotte also makes a good base for a day in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What can you do in Charlotte for free?
Freedom Park, Romare Bearden Park and its Uptown skyline view, the South End Rail Trail and its murals, entry and trails at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (activities cost extra), the Billy Graham Library, ImaginOn’s children’s library, Optimist Hall (free to wander), the Levine Museum’s free days, NoDa’s gallery crawl and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Do Charlotte tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.