Things to See and Do
The NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. Opened in 2010, the high tech venue was designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike with artifacts and hands-on exhibits.
The Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
Founded in 1936 as North Carolina’s first art museum, The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative museum of international art and design committed to engaging and inspiring all members of the global community. The museum features glass art, ceramic art, wood art, fashion art, modern art, furniture art, classic oil paintings, watercolors, impressionist paintings and more.
The Bechtler Museum
420 S. Tryon St.
The Bechtler Museum is a jewel of a museum designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta. It is intimate in scale, delightfully arresting in its spaces and vistas and simple and elegant in its materials.
The collection presented includes works by the most important and influential artists of the mid 20th century including Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, Chillida and many others. Only a handful of these wonderful artworks have been on public view in the United States. Until now, the collection was privately held by the Bechtler family of Switzerland.
The Levine Museum of the New South
401 S Tryon St.
The Levine Museum of the New South was founded as a history museum that would tell everyone’s story. The museum uses exhibits and programs to confront some of the most difficult issues facing us today in the historical context that deepens understanding, fosters empathy, and inspires action toward a better future.
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
Discovery Place is a captivating destination that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Explore a wealth of interactive exhibits, awe inspiring experiments and fascinating displays that bring science to life. The diverse aquariums will captivate your senses, the state-of-the-art lab spaces provide space to design, create and innovate; and the indoor rainforest lets you experience the sights and sounds of the jungle up close.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte at Levine Center for the Arts, the Gantt is the epicenter for the best in visual, performing and literary arts reflecting the African diaspora.
The Museum of Illusions
601 S. Tryon St.
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. The exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized.
Charlotte Liberty Walk
The Charlotte Liberty Walk is an educational opportunity to learn aobut the origins and development of Charlotte, and how its citizens influenced and participated in the American Revolution. Download the interactive map for the self-guided tour that brings the history of Charlotte to life in a unique new format utilizing the power of mobile devices to deliver these compelling stories. Because non of Charlotte’s pre revolutionary structures exist today, the Charlotte Liberty Walk App tour serves as a visual aid to help people bridge the centuries and understand what the city was like during the early formative years.
Art Walks Charlotte
ArtWalksCLT is a community engagement tool that connects you to local public artworks and artists. Each free self-guided art walk provides specific location, artist info, story, key art terms and an opportunity to make a connection to an artwork. From art gazing in Charlotte’s neighborhoods to wandering down alleys and peeking around corners, each art walk is an adventure full of discovery.
The Market at 7th Street
The Market at 7th Street is a non-profit food hall, retail space and meeting place unlike any seen in Charlotte. As a small business incubator, they support both Charlotte’s incredibly diverse and inclusive community and its burgeoning entrepreneurs.
Monarch Market
Monarch Market offers a fresh take on the many facets of modern dining. From romantic experiences to grab and go, here you’ll discover an incredible collection of food vendors with enough flavorful variety to satiate any craving and the wide selection needed to satisfy any group.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. Opened in 2010, the high tech venue was designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike with artifacts and hands-on exhibits.
The Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
Founded in 1936 as North Carolina’s first art museum, The Mint Museum is a leading, innovative museum of international art and design committed to engaging and inspiring all members of the global community. The museum features glass art, ceramic art, wood art, fashion art, modern art, furniture art, classic oil paintings, watercolors, impressionist paintings and more.
The Bechtler Museum
420 S. Tryon St.
The Bechtler Museum is a jewel of a museum designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta. It is intimate in scale, delightfully arresting in its spaces and vistas and simple and elegant in its materials.
The collection presented includes works by the most important and influential artists of the mid 20th century including Miró, Giacometti, Picasso, Calder, Hepworth, Nicholson, Warhol, Tinguely, Ernst, Le Corbusier, Chillida and many others. Only a handful of these wonderful artworks have been on public view in the United States. Until now, the collection was privately held by the Bechtler family of Switzerland.
The Levine Museum of the New South
401 S Tryon St.
The Levine Museum of the New South was founded as a history museum that would tell everyone’s story. The museum uses exhibits and programs to confront some of the most difficult issues facing us today in the historical context that deepens understanding, fosters empathy, and inspires action toward a better future.
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon St.
Discovery Place is a captivating destination that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Explore a wealth of interactive exhibits, awe inspiring experiments and fascinating displays that bring science to life. The diverse aquariums will captivate your senses, the state-of-the-art lab spaces provide space to design, create and innovate; and the indoor rainforest lets you experience the sights and sounds of the jungle up close.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte at Levine Center for the Arts, the Gantt is the epicenter for the best in visual, performing and literary arts reflecting the African diaspora.
The Museum of Illusions
601 S. Tryon St.
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. The exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized.
Charlotte Liberty Walk
The Charlotte Liberty Walk is an educational opportunity to learn aobut the origins and development of Charlotte, and how its citizens influenced and participated in the American Revolution. Download the interactive map for the self-guided tour that brings the history of Charlotte to life in a unique new format utilizing the power of mobile devices to deliver these compelling stories. Because non of Charlotte’s pre revolutionary structures exist today, the Charlotte Liberty Walk App tour serves as a visual aid to help people bridge the centuries and understand what the city was like during the early formative years.
Art Walks Charlotte
ArtWalksCLT is a community engagement tool that connects you to local public artworks and artists. Each free self-guided art walk provides specific location, artist info, story, key art terms and an opportunity to make a connection to an artwork. From art gazing in Charlotte’s neighborhoods to wandering down alleys and peeking around corners, each art walk is an adventure full of discovery.
The Market at 7th
The Market at 7th Street is a non-profit food hall, retail space and meeting place unlike any seen in Charlotte. As a small business incubator, they support both Charlotte’s incredibly diverse and inclusive community and its burgeoning entrepreneurs.
Monarch Market
Monarch Market offers a fresh take on the many facets of modern dining. From romantic experiences to grab and go, here you’ll discover an incredible collection of food vendors with enough flavorful variety to satiate any craving and the wide selection needed to satisfy any group.