Location: Charlotte
Top Things to do in Charlotte
Things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC): The Best Nature & Parks
Charlotte /ˈʃɑːrlət/ is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.
Restaurants in Charlotte
1. Beech Spring Mountain Bike Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5 Mile Looping Bike Trail For The Advanced Biker.
2. Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center
3. McAlpine Creek Park
4. Wing Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for reflection and study of its three public gardens. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary is rich in Southern horticulture and a habitat for birds and wildlife. The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is the site of a world-renowned garden writer's living laboratory. The SEED Wildlife & Children's Gardens provide hands-on exploratory learning and a natural habitat for local wildlife. Together, these three gardens welcome visitors of all ages to discover and learn. Wing Haven also offers more than 40 programs and special events each year. COVID-19 Update: The gardens are open for pre-registered guests to enjoy self-guided tours and visits. No walk-ins. Schedule your visit in advance
Reviewed By onecoolraisin - Huntersville, United States
We really enjoyed this garden and the sister garden down the street (one admission covers both). Well maintained and unique features spread throughout the grounds. Nice retreat right in Charlotte, definitely recommend.
5. Charlotte By The Lake Realtors
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
We offer families to find a home here at the largest man-made lake located outside of Charlotte that offers golfing, fishing and boating, with over 500 miles of shoreline and islands you can pull up to and picnic. Enjoy living here or vacationing here. Lake Norman’s communities have a shoreline that rambles through Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba and Lincoln counties. It has the cities of Cornelius, Denver, Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville, with over 550 miles of shoreline. Lake Norman has islands to explore, parks to hike, new beach to swim, fishing to enjoy golf courses, marinas to store your boat, and restaurants to pull up in your boat. All of this just minutes to downtown Charlotte North Carolina, and Charlotte airport.
6. Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Q3633SWteresas
This park is a great place to spend a day outside! There are picnic areas, a fishing pier, a kids’obstacle course, a basketball court and a disc golf course if you’re looking for recreational activities. My favourite part of the park, though, was the nature preserve and its lovely hiking trails. I picked up a map at the nature centre — which also has some interesting displays of local reptiles — and headed out on a 90 minute walk. The trails were well maintained, wide and easy to hike. They were also well marked. I met an eastern box turtle along the way and only came across one other person. It was a very peaceful and beautiful hike. Half the hiking trails are closed right now because of a stream restoration but there are still options to keep you walking for a couple of hours if you are inclined to do so. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who likes to go for walks in the woods.
7. McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By mouskamouse - Charlotte, United States
A beautiful park just south of Charlotte,trails,picnic tables and lake Wylie. Not very crowded during the week a great place for a hike, a quiet picnic or just sitting on a quit bench
8. Freedom Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 771 reviews
Reviewed By jeffreytraynor - Charlotte, United States
Beautiful park. So much to do: circle the lake, hop on the greenway, visit the nature museum, watch a concert, visit a festival, play on the many playgrounds, play on the sports fields, have a family BBQ, etc, etc.
9. Four Mile Creek Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Mark-in-NC - Mooresville, United States
The city spent a LOT of money on this (I live outside Charlotte), but it was worth it. I like to have lunch in the Metropolitan shopping area then walk it off on the Greenway. Highly recommended.
