Charlotte

Attractions

Hiking

Clarks Creek Greenway

Museums

Parks & Forests

Reed Gold Mine (21.2 miles)
Crowders Mountain State Park (27.3 miles)
Lake Norman State Park (32.6 miles)
North Carolina Transportation Museum (40.3 miles)
Linville Gorge (76.8 miles)
Chimney Rock State Park (81.5 miles)
Hickory Nut Falls (82 miles)
Grandfather Mountain State Park (83.1 miles)
Grandfather Mountain (83.2 miles)
Catawba Falls (83.7 miles)

16 Things to Do in Charlotte
The Charlotte region is surprisingly packed with attractions, from museum exhibits and historical sites to parks and outdoor recreation areas.

Woman looking for money-saving travel tips at the airport

Seven Time and Money-Saving Travel Tips
Here are a few of the most useful money-saving travel tips and time-saving travel tips to help you adjust to an ever-challenging travel environment.

The Moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky.

Where the Moonbow Ends - Capturing Magic at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
So, what lies at the end of a moonbow? Well, you’ll have to head out to Cumberland Falls in southern Kentucky to find out. It’s one of only two places where a predictable moonbow exists.

Top 5 Guide: Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
Whether you're seeking adrenalin-rush adventures or family-friendly activities, Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania has it all.

The view just after sunset in Saguaro National Park on January 6, 2022. Photo by Peter Stringer for Amazing America.

Finding Serenity in Saguaro National Park
Just beyond the rolling hills of the city of Tucson, about a thirty-minute drive, there is a vast expanse of open escape waiting for us. Saguaro National Park is a place of wonder and awe, a place where nature reminds us of her captivating presence.

The Best State Parks in Tennessee
Tennessee is the land of the great smoky mountains, boisterous honky tonks, and the infamous Graceland. While these things have made the southern state famous, there is so much more to Tennessee than meets the eye. There are not only spectacular lakes and rivers, but many more waterfalls to explore than you may realize. Luckily, all of these sites are well preserved by Tennessee’s fantastic State Park system.

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Beyond Bozeman: Day-Tripping Your Way Through Southwest Montana
Saying that Bozeman, Montana, is a popular tourist destination is a massive understatement. But if you venture just beyond Bozeman’s city limits to other communities in southwest Montana, you’ll experience so much more of the Treasure State.

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.