Once you’ve explored Cabarrus County, check out Charlotte and other neighboring communities.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Opened in January 2010, the Bechtler’s collection includes works by the most important and influential artists of the mid-20th century including Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, Chillida and many others.
Blumenthal Performing Arts
With a mission to provide the best in performing arts, the Blumenthal has a full schedule of events including Broadway, music, dance, theater and comedy.
Carowinds
398-acre amusement park filled with so much fun and excitement it can’t be contained in one state. It features more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, including 13 world-class roller coasters and a 20-acre water park (included with the price of admission). New in 2012 – WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall swing ride that spins riders 30 stories above the park. Hours vary by season.
Mint Museum Randolph
North Carolina’s first art museum, the Mint Museum, is noted for its collections of American art, Contemporary art, ceramics and Decorative art, historic costume, fashionable dress and accessories as well as an exciting array of major national and international exhibitions and public events.
Mint Museum Uptown
Home of the internationally renowned Mint Museum of Craft + Design and outstanding collections of American, Contemporary and European art. Located in burgeoning Uptown, the Mint Museum is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Knight Theater, and Duke Energy Center. Experience a 240-seat auditorium, family gallery, studios, café, and gift shop.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
The world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center, the park’s centerpiece is a multiple channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and canoe/kayak enthusiasts of all abilities. Other features include mountain biking, running trails, and a challenge course.
Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center is home to the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, and is the premier destination for top-rated concerts and events.
AvidXchange Music Factory
See today’s hottest artists perform in a beautiful outdoor setting with views of the Charlotte skyline at the AvidXchange Music Factory.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Opened in May 2010 in Uptown Charlotte, the 150,000 square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, includes artifacts, interactive exhibits, a 275-person state-of-the-art theater and a Hall of Honor.
Discovery Place and IMAX Dome Theater
Discover a world of wonder where science amazes, educates and entertains. No matter your age, Discovery Place is dedicated to connecting you with science and connecting science to the world. Discovery Place is also home to the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater, delivering the world’s most immersive movie experience with the largest screen in the Carolinas.
Levine Museum of the New South
The Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive museum housing the nation’s most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War Southern history. Visit today and enjoy a self-guided tour of the centerpiece exhibit.
The Billy Graham Library
Encounter highlights of Billy Graham’s extraordinary life from North Carolina’s pastures and dirt roads to platforms and arenas in the world’s greatest cities. See “A Journey of Faith”, a presentation featuring multimedia displays and re-creations of historic moments in Billy Graham’s life and ministry spanning the decades from the 1940s to the present. Enjoy lunch at the Dairy Barn, browse for gifts in Ruth’s Attic bookstore and experience the Graham family home place.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Formerly the Afro-American Cultural Center, the center has celebrated the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to American culture for 35 years and serves as a community center for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.
