Day Trips From Charlotte NC

Day Trips from Charlotte NC

The Appalachians:

Charlotte NC

Nothing more breathtaking than a day to the mountains. Its a beautiful winding 2½ hour drive up into the Appalachian mountains. 

There are great hiking trails in the Appalachians and great spots to have a picnic and take in the scenery. Visit Grandfather Mountain, the Linville Caverns where you can see stalactites and stalagmites. If you enjoy bird watching or rock climbing then Chimney Rock, close to Lake Lure is definitely worth the visit.

Asheville:

No trip to the picturesque mountain town of Asheville would be complete without a visit to Biltmore Estate.  Asheville has so many things to do, has a great vibe and this arty and eclectic town has so much to offer. You may even rub shoulders with the Rich and Famous who enjoy the Arts, Bars, Pavement Cafes and Coffee Shops in this mountain town.

Yadkin Valley Wine Tours:

The Yadkin Valley is about 1½ drive into the vineyards from Charlotte NC.

There are several beautiful wineries in the Surry County area includes Shelton Vineyards, Olde Mill Vineyards. Shallowford Trail includes Misty Creek Vineyard, Westbend Vineyard and more. Along the Yadkin River Trail visit Flint Hill Vineyards and Century Kitchens, Sanders Ridge Vineyard and Winery and Cellar 4201 Vineyards. The Southern Gateway includes Childress Vineyards, http://www.juniuslindsay.com/ and Weathervane Winery and then of course Swan Creek which has Shadow Springs Vineyards, Dobbins Creek and others.

North Carolina Zoo:

The North Carolina Zoo is 1½ hours drive from Charlotte NC.

The zoo sprawls over 500 acres and the animals offer a blend of two continents. One moment you are on the plains of Africa and the next you are on the Arctic Coast enjoying the Polar Bear enclosure. If you can enjoy seeing these beautiful wild animals enclosed then you would enjoy a trip to this zoo.

Day Trips in Charlotte:

Charlotte is a wonderful city with lots of different things to do. Whether you are looking for adventure, history or the arts, then take in these lovely family outings. Charlotte Motor Speedway,  Carowinds Theme Park, Aviation Museum and the US White Water Center are fun things to do with the whole family. Discovery Place is a perfect days entertainment for the children of all ages. Even the Moms, Dads and Grans will enjoy this outing!

The Beach:

The beaches are 3 to 4 hours drive away from Charlotte.

The beach, which is more an overnight or week end trip from Charlotte is definitely worth the mention. Myrtle Beach and Charleston Beach in South Carolina are two beautiful and interesting areas. 

Charleston has cobbled streets, historic homes and stunning beaches. There are tours to the plantations, harbor tours, culinary and pub tours. You cannot miss Charleston.

Myrtle Beach is much more commercialized. It is a great place to swim in the sea, go fishing, take lovely walks along the beach. It has great golf courses, the Family Kingdom Amusement Park and Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf with a 30 foot fire-breathing dragon.

Outerbanks NC The Outerbanks of NC are home to the Wild Mustangs who are descendants of the horses brought to America by the Spanish Explorers more than 500 years ago. They live in the wild, fend for themselves and bring an air of mystery to the area. 

Whether you want go fishing, visit the lighthouses, or go sailing - the wonderful beaches of the outer banks should be on your list of places to visit.

Wilmington and Wrightsville beaches attract North Carolinians throughout the summer months. Whether you are shopping for antiques, looking for a gift at the unusual shops or just there to enjoy watersports, sun and sea - the beaches are worth the trip.

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