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Charlotte

Charlotte is a city in Mecklenburg district, North Carolina, United States of about 827,097 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit: 56 parks, 47 forts & heritage and 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Discovery Place, Romare Bearden Park and Fourth Ward Park.

35.2271° N, 80.8431° WPop. 827,097

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Within 30 km212 places
Within 50 km217
Must-see79
Notable170
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Discovery Place, museum near Charlotte
Must-see

Discovery Place

Museum · 1 km · York

Romare Bearden Park, park near Charlotte
Must-see

Romare Bearden Park

Park · 1 km

Fourth Ward Park, park near Charlotte
Must-see

Fourth Ward Park

Park · 1 km

Places near Charlotte by type

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One day from Charlotte

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Charlotte
  2. Clanton Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Freedom Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Sheffield Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Veterans Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Nevin Regional Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Charlotte
Today’s loopCharlotteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Charlotte?

Discovery Place (museum, about 1 km), Romare Bearden Park (park, about 1 km), Fourth Ward Park (park, about 1 km), St. Peter's Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), First Ward Park (park, about 1 km), Irwin Creek Greenway (park, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Charlotte?

217 places on Spotwander: 56 parks, 47 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches, 24 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Charlotte?

Romare Bearden Park, about 1 km by road; The Green (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Charlotte?

Frederick Place, about 1 km by road; Addison Apartments (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Charlotte?

Start in Charlotte, visit Clanton Park, then Freedom Park, then Sheffield Park, then Veterans Park, then Nevin Regional Park, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.