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.

13 Instagram Stops Along the Pacific Coast Highway
Here are 13 Instagrammable spots along the Pacific Coast Highway that you must stop and see.

The Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Colorado
It’s the end of September and that means the leaves are starting to turn in the mountains, while foggy mornings make for some impressive photographs. With thousands of trails in…

Six Awesome Day Trips from Atlanta
Atlanta’s traffic is nationally reknown; however, once you get outside of the perimeter, it’s generally smooth sailing to expore the highways of Georgia and beyond. Check out these beautiful day trips from Atlanta to be sure you see some of the most unique destinations the region has to offer.

19 Places to Visit in Santa Fe
New Mexico’s capital city, Santa Fe, is the living embodiment of all things southwest. This blend of wild west roots, Native American heritage, and a thriving art scene has created a one-of-a-kind cultural hub that you must visit to fully appreciate.

Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park

11 Great Day Trips from Denver, Colorado
If you're planning the perfect trip to Colorado, carve out plenty of time to experience the surrounding nature parks and quaint mountain towns that make the state a beloved destination for so many travelers.

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.

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.

Top Five Things To See in Idaho
Most people don’t know much about Idaho beyond its reputation for potatoes. That’s really not fair given how much there is to see in the state.

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.