Discovering Charlotte in One Day

  1. 9:00AM: Freedom Park
    Located 5 minutes (1.5 miles) from Uptown Charlotte

    Start your day with a scenic walk at Freedom Park, a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The park offers beautiful gardens, lakeside views, walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground, perfect for travelers of all ages.

  2. 11:00AM: NASCAR Hall of Fame
    Located 5 minutes (1.2 miles) from Freedom Park

    Step into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a venue dedicated to showcasing the history and heritage of the world's most famous stock car racing organization. Learn about NASCAR's legendary drivers, see vintage race cars, and discover interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience racing first hand.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Mert's Heart And Soul
    Located 3 minutes (0.5 miles) from NASCAR Hall of Fame

    Take a break at Mert's Heart And Soul, a globally-known restaurant that serves traditional Southern cuisine. You can try their famous fried chicken, mac and cheese, shrimp and grits, and other flavorful dishes that will surely satisfy your gastronomic cravings.

  4. 2:30PM: Mint Museum Randolph
    Located 5 minutes (1.6 miles) from Merts heart and soul restaurant

    If you're an art enthusiast, don't miss a chance to visit the Mint Museum Randolph, a stunning museum known for its world-class art collections that includes over 4,500 pieces of ceramics, decorative arts, and paintings. The museum's architecture itself is eye-catching, and even more of a reason to pay it a visit.

  5. 4:00PM: Charlotte Knights Baseball
    Located 7 minutes (1.8 miles) from Mint Museum Randolph

    End the day with a baseball game at the Truist Field Stadium. The stadium is home to the Charlotte Knights, the city's Triple-A minor league baseball team. Enjoy the game, and immerse yourself in the sport culture of the south.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Freedom Park (2 hours, free)
  • NASCAR Hall of Fame (2 hours, $25)
  • Lunch at Mert's Heart And Soul (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Mint Museum Randolph (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Charlotte Knights Baseball (3 hours, $20)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $80

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you may want to visit other attractions in Charlotte such as the Discovery Place Science museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, or the Carolina Panthers football game.

If your time is limited, skip Freedom Park or Mint Museum Randolph, and head straight to NASCAR Hall of Fame or Truist Field Stadium. If you're not a fan of baseball, you can catch a movie at Regal Cinemas at the EpiCentre, instead.

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