Fun Stuff Great things to do while visiting Charlotte
Carowinds
Exciting thrill rides, a water park, shows for all ages and tons of other cool stuff everyone can enjoy.
Carowinds offers guests more than 108 acres of entertainment for the entire family as well as Boomerang Bay, a 16 acre water park. While
in Charlotte, why not take advantage of special discounted rates that can only be ordered through NYM on passes - $54.95 for the whole week!
The newly opened Billy Graham Library is an
innovative, family friendly facility where visitors can experience state-of-the-art exhibits, multimedia displays and films, all designed to appeal to casual
visitors, spiritual seekers, researchers, historians and schoolchildren.
Please note that groups of 15 or more require a reservation for a tour of the Billy Graham Library. To book a visit for your large group, please email librarytours@bgea.org or call 704.401.3200.
Victory Lane Indoor Karting is an indoor race facility located in the heart of Charlotte, NC. With a 1/3 of a mile road course that will challenge any driver, these are not your ordinary karts. They are actual racing karts that reach top speeds of 40mph at 2” off of the ground. Doesn't sound fast? Come experience it for yourself! Present your Charlotte ’08 badge and receive a 25% discount off of standard pricing!
From rocks to rockets Discovery Place has invented the formula for family fun. Stop by and observe explosive experiments, explore the rainforest or go nose to fin with creatures in the aquarium.
Charlotte ’08 attendees are invited to journey back in time to experience everyday life in Pompeii the day before it vanished in the spectacular exhibition, A Day in Pompeii. Marvel at precious and authentic pieces of ancient life that will be in only four cities in the United States and Charlotte is their final destination. Vouchers for discounted tickets (only $16) will be available in your official program!
From rocks to rockets Discovery Place has invented the formula for family fun. Stop by and observe explosive experiments, explore the rainforest or go nose to fin with creatures in the aquarium.