Charlotte Attractions

For an overview of what Charlotte has to offer, go to the site VisitCharlotte.com.

Football enthusiasts may want to know that on Nov. 16 th @ 1:00 pm, the Detroit Lions will be playing against  The Carolina Panthers.  The Stadium is in walking distance from hotel. Tickets and Information can be found at http://www.panthers.com/home/

FRANKENSTEIN enthusiasts will want to know about the production "MONSTER" by Neal Bell, qhich is a the CAST Theatre only about a mile or two from the Omni Hotel. The play, directed by Charlotte Area Science Network member, Michael Simmons promises to be be an outstanding production. The CAST Theatre, which is equipped with its own bar, is in the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood nearby excellent restaurants (e.g. Fig Tree, Nolia) and comfortable mid-range eateries (Cafe Intermezzo, Creation, Dish, Zada Janes, and the ever dependaple Fuel Pizza.).

• "CHICAGO: The Musical" - Belk Theatre, Nov. 11-16
• "TRACES:" Award-winning French-Canadian troupe (all former Cirque du Soliel members) perform a fantastical blend of circus physical theatre and music. Oct. 7 - Nov. 16.
  

THEATER, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, & (YES) SHOPPING:

Nearby (walking):

• McGlohon Theatre (Beautiful old Church converted to a venue for music & events)
• Mint Museum of Craft and Design (One of the best in the country)
• The Light Factory (Photography Museum & Film Center)
• Discovery Place (Science Museum)
• Levine Museum of the New South (Powerful Southern History Museum)
• Afro-American Cultural Center (Fascinating exhibits about Afrom-Am culture)
• McColl Center for Visual Art (Museum & Artist Studios)
  

In town (car, cab, or light rail):

• Historic SouthEnd Charlotte
• Historic NoDa (North Davidson) neighborhood
• Neighborhood Theatre (Music Venue in NoDa)
• The Evening Muse (Music Venue in NoDa)
• The Visulite Theatre (Music Venue near Uptown)
• The Double Door (Music Venue near Uptown)
• Charlotte Museum of History
• South Park Mall
  (n.b. South Park is an affluent neighborhood in Charlotte and the mall is elegant and accommodating... even to Canadians.)

Around Charlotte (car drive):

• US National Whitewater Center
• Carolina Raptor Center
• Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
• North Carolina Zoo (Asheboro)