What’s there to see in Charlotte? A lot. The Queen City is a charming but sprawling Southern city with professional sports + a culture thriving in entertainment, the arts, and the great outdoors.
We spent time cruising around the city; here are our top landmarks to see whether you’re visiting or you call Charlotte “home.”
Truist Field
Address: 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte
Nearby: Romare Bearden Park, Bank of America Stadium
Offering one of the most pristine views of Charlotte, Truist Field is home to the Charlotte Knights. People can enjoy a game with a picturesque panorama of the Uptown skyline.
Bank of America Stadium
Address: 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte
Nearby: WFNZ Dog House, Truist Field
Of all Queen City landmarks, this 74,867-seat football stadium is most difficult to miss. “BoA” Stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers, bringing thousands of sports fans to Uptown during the NFL season. The massive venue also regularly hosts concerts and other large-scale events.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Address: 400 E. M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Charlotte
Nearby: Mint Museum Uptown, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
A top tourist destination, the NASCAR Hall of Fame serves as a shrine to the history and heritage of NASCAR with more than 50 interactive experiences, promising plenty of family fun.
Spectrum Center
Address: 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte
Nearby: Midnight Diner, Queen City Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton
A premier destination for sports and entertainment. The 19,000 seat indoor arena located in the heart of Uptown is home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. Spectrum Center also regularly hosts the biggest names in music.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Address: 420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte
Nearby: Mint Museum Uptown, Latta Arcade
Be inspired by this museum in Uptown, dedicated to the exhibition of mid-20th-century modern art.
Freedom Park
Address: 1908 East Blvd., Charlotte
Nearby: Myers Park Country Club, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
A favorite spot for outdoor lovers, visitors can enjoy a run around the lake, lounge in the natural stadium seating, indulge in a family picnic, or play sports with friends.
Billy Graham Library
Address: 4330 Westmont Dr., Charlotte
Nearby: Renaissance Park, Charlotte Douglas International Park
A library that is dedicated to local evangelical leader Billy Graham and his faith-based life of ministry. Visitors can tour the reverend’s original home, reminiscent of Graham’s upbringing on a dairy farm on the outskirts of Charlotte.
Carowinds
Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte
Nearby: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds
Get ready for thrills and chills at the largest amusement park in the Carolinas. The 400 acre park located across the North and South Carolina state line is a top entertainment destination, with award-winning coasters like Fury 325.
Mint Museum Uptown
Address: 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte
Nearby: Levine Center for the Arts, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
A museum located in the heart of Uptown showcases international art galleries, live performances, and educational exhibits for visitors of all ages.
The Green in Uptown
Address: 425 S. Tryon St., Charlotte
Nearby: St. Peter Catholic Church, Levine Museum of the New South
Visitors cann visit this tiny but charming “pocket park” found in the bustle of Uptown. Enjoy this patch of green while ordering lunch from plenty of nearby restaurants + glimpse at fellow US cities named “Charlotte.”
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord
Nearby: Concord Mills, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Visitors can anticipate revving engines and an electric atmosphere stepping into this quad-oval speedway — an arena of Carolina racing — that hosts major events including NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA SportsCar Championship races.
Fourth Ward Park
Address: 301 N. Poplar St., Charlotte
Nearby: Discovery Place Science, Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
Take in this spacious, three-acre patch of green space amidst the surrounding bustle of the city featuring trees, fountains, and a childrens’ playground.
Old Settlers Cemetery
Address: 200 W. 5th St., Charlotte
Nearby: Fourth Ward Park, First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte
Step into the past within the first municipal burial ground in Charlotte, containing the graves of early settlers and gravesites dating from 1776 through 1884.
St. Peter’s Episcopal
Address: 115 W. 7th St., Charlotte
Nearby: Discovery Place Science, Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
This landmark was the first Episcopal Church in Charlotte, organized in 1834. St. Peter’s stands as a beacon of faith and history in Uptown, offering traditional Anglican worship to patrons and visitors.
The US National Whitewater Center has ropes courses that incorporate traverses on suspension bridges.
Photo by @usnwc
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte
Nearby: Tuckaseege Park, Belmont Abbey College
Consider this place “Disney World” for outdoor lovers. It’s a premier outdoor center featuring 1,300 acres for whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing and more.
Lake Norman State Park
Address: 759 State House Rd. Park, Troutman
Nearby: Long Island Marina & Dry Storage, Stumpy Creek Park
Located on the northern shore of Lake Norman, the park covers 17 miles of shoreline, offering hiking and biking trails, plus fishing, paddling, and bird watching.
What did we miss? If you know a landmark that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.
