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Thriving Culture in Charlotte
Visit museums, get your NASCAR fix, and go whitewater rafting
North Carolina’s biggest city will keep you captivated with world-class museums, high-octane racing, and outdoor fun. Learn about the life and legacy of a renowned religious leader at the Billy Graham Library, see the iconic Metalmorphosis sculpture, and admire an impressive collection of contemporary art at the Mint Museum Uptown—all minutes away. Walk or cycle along the scenic four-mile Little Sugar Creek Greenway, navigate the rapids of the world’s largest manmade whitewater river at the Whitewater Center, or practice your swing at nearby Topgolf Charlotte. Auto racing fans will enjoy pit crew challenges at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and thrilling races at Charlotte Motor Speedway while kids will love the indoor rainforest and aquarium at Discovery Place Science and the rides and slides at sprawling Carowinds® amusement and water park. Browse more than 150 stores at SouthPark, sample delicious local specialties at Optimist Hall, and catch a concert or Hornets basketball game at the Spectrum Center.