18 days in Charlotte Itinerary

A rapidly growing city in central North Carolina, Charlotte is the state's largest urban center and a major regional hub for finance, industry, technology, and entertainment.

Visiting U.S. National Whitewater Center and Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve will get you outdoors. Explore Charlotte's surroundings by going to Pilot Mountain State Park (in Pinnacle), Elkin Municipal Park (in Elkin) and Winston Salem (West End Historic District & Old Salem Museums & Gardens). The adventure continues: engage your brain at Discovery Place Science, look for all kinds of wild species at The Lazy 5 Ranch, stroll around Freedom Park, and examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Charlotte trip builder website.

In September, daily temperatures in Charlotte can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 63°F.