9 days in Charlotte Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Charlotte side-trips: Greenville (GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail & Falls Park on the Reedy), Columbia (Riverbanks Zoo and Garden & Food Tours) and Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (in Chimney Rock). There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Carowinds, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and see the interesting displays at NASCAR Hall of Fame.

For reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Charlotte tour planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Piedmont Triad International Airport and Greenville Spartanburg International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 12°C.