8 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 The Lazy 5 Ranch and U.S. National Whitewater Center will get you outdoors. For shopping fun, head to Concord Mills or PuckerButt Pepper Company. Explore Charlotte's surroundings by going to Mount Airy (The Andy Griffith Museum, Mayberry Spirits Distillery, &more), JOLO Winery & Vineyards (in Pilot Mountain) and Shelton Vineyards (in Dobson). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame, engage your brain at Discovery Place Science, identify plant and animal life at Latta Plantation Nature Center & Preserve, and contemplate the long history of Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Charlotte trip itinerary planner.

In August in Charlotte, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 69°F at night.