Both beginning and experienced rafters will get a rush at the Whitewater Center. (Courtesy U.S. National Whitewater Center) Charlotte U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.Charlotte, NC 28214United States Play
A previous dinosaur exhibition allowed museumgoers to make the creatures' parts move. (MVP Photo) Charlotte Discovery Place Science & IMAX Dome Theatre 301 N. Tryon St.Charlotte, NC 28202United States Play
(Courtesy Bechtler Museum of Modern Art) Charlotte Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 420 S. Tryon St.Charlotte, NC 28202United States Play
US Airways Flight 1549, the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane, on display at the museum. (Courtesy Carolinas Aviation Museum) Charlotte Carolinas Aviation Museum 4672 First Flight DriveCharlotte, NC 28208United States Play
The Canal Garden is as long as a football field and offers new colors each season. (Courtesy Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden) Charlotte Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S. New Hope RoadBelmont, NC 28012United States Play