OutsideApr 27
Discover a Year-Round Adventure Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina
With four perfect seasons, this Southern getaway is always the right destination
Offers wake surfing lessons on Lake Norman
18 things in this story
- Charlotte’s Whitewater CenterSightLargest manmade whitewater river in the world
- Daniel Stowe ConservancySight90 acres of cultivated gardens with orchid collection
- Chapter 6RestaurantServes western Mediterranean dishes in South End
- The Quarry at Carrigan FarmsSightOffers scenic plunge pool at base of quarry walls
- Lake NormanPlaceMassive lake for wake surfing lessons
- Ride Wake and Surf CoPlaceOffers wake surfing lessons on Lake Norman
- Mountain Island LakePlaceFull service kayak and paddleboard rentals on Mountain Island Lake.
- Mountain Island Lake Paddle CompanyPlaceRent paddleboards for quiet coves
- Buho BarRestaurantRooftop bar in Uptown Charlotte
- Charlotte MarathonFestivalAnnual city running event with half-marathon and 5K
- The Whitewater CenterSightBoasts 40 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails
- Windy Hill OrchardSightFarm serving ripe apples and cider donuts
- Camp North EndSightRedeveloped industrial site with ice skating rink
- Merchant & TradeBarRooftop restaurant with igloos in winter
- Kimpton Tryon Park HotelHotelHotel where Merchant & Trade is located
- Rail TrailTrail
- South EndSuburb
- Charlotte Whitewater CenterSight