A relaxing spot for a picnic with plenty of space to hike, bike, kick a soccer ball, or fish. This is one of our favorite spots to visit on a sunny day.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214, (704) 391-3900
A bit of a drive from Charlotte, but with whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, zip lines, and number of other activities, it is well worth the drive.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 654-4400
The NASCAR Hall of Fame honors drivers who have shown exceptional skill at NASCAR driving, all-time great crew chiefs and owners, broadcasters and other major contributors to competition.
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
1102 East John Street, Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 321-7275
A great place to take a stroll.
Squirrel Lake Park
1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 708-1260
A nice picnic spot with a small pond.
Renfrow's Hardware & General Merchandise
188 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 847-4088
One of the oldest stores in Matthews. You cannot go through Matthews without stopping by.
Rated #1 shopping spot in Charlotte by TripAdvisor. A large variety of shops and restaurants located in and around the mall, and one of our favorite places to shop.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
5404 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC 28278, (704) 523-8865
If you like shopping for bargains, this is the spot for you. The outlet mall is a bit of a drive, but it offers hundreds of shops in an outdoor environment with names like Nike, Brooks Brothers, Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach, and many others.