by Shayla Clark

Created on: April 10, 2009   Last Updated: May 26, 2009

Charlotte, NC is the perfect destination for some family fun. Here you will find places to play, run, swing, race, and have a good time. This city is home to many attractive family-fun locations. Below you will find a few of the many attractions that Charlotte has to offer.

1. Carowinds

14523 Carowinds Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28273

Phone: (704)588-2600

Website: www.carowinds.com

Carowinds offers attractions that the entire family is bound to love. Come meet and take pictures with your favorite Nickelodeon characters. Take a ride on a rollercoaster or perhaps a carousel. You can have a splashing good time at Boomerang Bay, the park's water park.

2. Nascar Speedpark

8461-G1 Concord Mills Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28027

Phone: (704)979-6770

Website: www.nascarspeedpark.com

Race around the many challenging turns on their deluxe race tracks. Play a round of miniature golf or play games in the arcade. Enjoy many kid-friendly rides or take a ride in a bumper boat.

3. North Carolina Zoo

4401 Zoo Parkway

Charlotte, NC 27205

Phone: (336)879-7207

Website: www.nczoo.org

Come see some of the world's most interesting animals. You'll find African elephants, kangaroos, tigers, a variety of bears, and many other animals. You can take a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel. 3D shows are also available for your enjoyment.

4. Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road

Charlotte, NC 28078

Phone: (704)875-6521

Website: www.carolinaraptor.org

This center offers a look at some of nature's most unique creatures including the fox, mink, bald eagle, and bobcat. The butterfly garden is a must see. Horseback rides are also available. Take in a show at the outdoor amphitheater.

5. Discovery Place

301 North Tyron Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: (704)372-6261

Website: www.discoveryplace.org

Come explore science and nature in an engaging way. The museum offers a place to play games, learn about insects, or climb through tunnels. The IMAX Dome Theatre offers many exciting #D movies.

6. Rays Splash Planet

215 North Sycamore Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: (704)432-4729

Website: www.rayssplashplanet.com

Ray's Splash Planet offers outdoor playgrounds that are full of slides, swings, tunnels, and more. The water park offers large swimming pools and giant slides. You will also find a lazy river, waterfalls, and wade pools.

7. Zuma Fun Centers

10400 Cadillac Street

Charlotte, NC 28134

Phone: (704)552-7888

Website: www.zumafuncenters.com

At this fantastic fun center, you can play miniature golf or choose from several arcade games. Bumper boats and

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