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Closed
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Wed |
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Thu |
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Fri |
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Sat |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Fans of nature will gravitate to the outdoor beauty that lives at the UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens. This is where you will find several different varieties of plants and flowers that all make this place a truly captivating experience for the senses. You'll find several fine examples of rare species, as well. Plus, the two-story rain forest is something that no visitor to the garden should miss. This incredible slice of nature is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina, and if you are planning to take a group that has more than 10 people in it, you must schedule your visit.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival allows you to travel to a time when court jesters made everyone laugh instead of sitcoms, the crowd watched knights jousting against one another instead of football games, and it was actually acceptable to eat with your hands instead of using silverware. All of those activities are still possible, thanks to this festival that offers plenty to discover, like Old World arts and crafts, delicious turkey legs and plenty of fun and games. Also, several festival goers dress the part, so feel free to join in!
Car enthusiasts from all over the country will definitely want to park it at the Backing Up Classics Auto Museum. While the venue is small, it makes excellent use of the space it does have by presenting some intriguing autos. Some of the featured exhibits include cars as far back as the 1920s right through the auto boom of the 50s and 60s. There is also a row dedicated exclusively to Mustangs. Muscle cars, classics, and standards are all spotlighted in this fun, highly popular museum.