Enjoy Charlotte In this Great Weather

Isn't this Weather Fantastic to Enjoy The Holidays?

While the Holiday Season is upon us and we get to spend a lovely long week end with those we care about, we should all get out and enjoy the lovely warm temperatures over the next week or so. The weather report says that we will have some rain, but thats not going to keep us indoors while we can soak up the last the warm weather. 

Here are a few things to do over the Holiday Season

US National White Water Center - Enjoy white water rafting and if thats too cold how about ziplining or even take a lovely walk, enjoy the outing and have a meal in the restaurant.

Jetton Park - Take a walk at Jetton Park. Pack a picnic lunch and stop along the way. Lets the kids enjoy the park or the beach area

Historic Latte Plantation - A little bit of history and lot of fun on this outing. Please check their holiday opening hours

Carolina Raptor Park - What a treat - See the beautiful birds and more - check opening times over the holidays

Lazy 5 Ranch - Visit this private game reserve. Go in your car or on our wagons for a real educational treat

Charlotte Motor Speedway - Festival of lights festival on at the moment. Its a wonderful evening experience and you can watch a movie too. Wrap up warm and enjoy this outing

Nascar Hall of Fame - If you are a Nascar Fan, you don't want to miss out on this attraction. Take a little extra time and ice skate under the stars in Charlotte at the Nascar Hall of Fame.

Billy Graham Library - A wonderful display of Christmas love. The library is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Discovery Place - A wonderful place to visit with kids. So much to do and even the adults will enjoy the day. 

Body Works Exhibition at Discovery Place - Amazing human body exhibition on thru February.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens - Open through the season with wonderful Holiday light displays in the evenings from 5-9pm

Concord Mills - Enjoy a day shopping, going to the movies and having a meal and enjoy some retail therapy.

Day Trips from Charlotte

Visit the Vineyards of the Yadkin Valley - please check the individual wineries event calendars for their times over the holiday season. There are also age restrictions on some of the vineyards websites.Don't forget to have a designated driver.

Visit Grandfather Mountain - A wonderful day outing or even an overnight trip - beautiful anytime of the year. Couple this with a trip to Boone or Asheville and enjoy an overnight trip.

Crowders Kings Mountain - Hiking and Walking Trail or possibly enjoy some fishing. 

NC Zoo - Visit the NC Zoo - open all year with the exception of Christmas Day

Overnight Trips

Greenville SC - A picturesque city with a wonderful old town with several places to enjoy a meal, wonderful walking areas paths next to the river and even a suspension bridge to walk over. 

Boone NC - Wonderful time of the year to visit Boone NC. The old town is spectacular, with gorgeous shops and restaurants. 

Asheville NC - Head for the mountains and visit beautiful Asheville NC. Take in the beauty of Biltmore or even the Omni Grove Park Inn - Its such a beautiful area, you may want to stay a day or two?

Charleston SC - A wonderful place to visit. Enjoy the historic old town and the beautiful buildings, churches and markets. A must visit. Walk at Folly Beach and free your soul.

Wilmington NC - Enjoy the River front and the eclectic downtown - a lovely waterfront City.

If you have any suggestions of other great places to visit while the weather is so good, I'd love to hear from you. Please comment below.

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