Charlotte attractions

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions Charlotte. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense of wonder. Experience gravity-defying installations, life-size kaleidoscopes, and mind-bending holograms that play tricks on your senses. This unique attraction is perfect for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing. Conveniently located in Charlotte's City Center, just minutes from other entertainment venues such as Bank of America Stadium, The NASCAR Hall of Fame, and more!

Explore the wonders of the ocean at SEA LIFE Charlotte–Concord, featuring over 5,000 marine animals including tropical fish, sea turtles, and the giant Pacific octopus. Walk through a captivating 180-degree underwater tunnel and watch sharks swim overhead for an immersive ocean experience. Perfect for families and marine enthusiasts, SEA LIFE offers educational exhibits and thrilling feeding shows that bring the magic of the sea to life.

Hope on and join us for a 90 min historical city tour through all 4 wards of uptown Charlotte. Our experienced guides can’t wait to show you our beautiful city and tell you all about its history. Expect to see historical churches, court houses, hotels, museums, theaters, homes dating back to as early as 1867 and more. For our sports fans we drive pass the Nascar Hall of Fame, the Spectrum Center (home of the Charlotte Hornets), Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC), and Truist Field (home of the Charlotte Knights). This tour is done in a heated/air-conditioned 13 passenger shuttle bus. Queen City Rides has been providing some of the best tours in Charlotte for over 7 years and we are so excited for you to join us! Meeting location is one block from the Light Rails Trade street station. Public parking garages are conveniently located on E 5th Street where we meet. Please arrive 10 minutes early!

Don't be fooled by copy cats! This is Charlottes FIRST, FAVORITE & FUNNIEST Comedy City Tour on the famous RED Funny Bus! Explore Charlotte's most exciting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour with a comedic spin. As we explore Charlotte, your tour guide (a local comedian) will put a comedic spin on the sights, sounds, and history of the Queen City. With live comedy, stand up, music , games and FUN, you will love this tour! The jokes you hear on the Funny Bus are like the ones you hear in a comedy club. Guests can bring their own beer or wine. Sit back and enjoy this hilarious, adult-oriented tour and experience all the excitement.

Voted Charlottes Best 2025. Heated/regular blankets if below 60 temps Smooth, extra cushion, new golf cart. The TRUE “Southern Charm Rides” tour! Be sure it’s “ultimate” you choose. Pick up at Market at 7th St, restrooms, drinks, snacks, discounted parking, souvenir shop. Take an award winning tour deep into our history on luxurious limo golf carts to see why people are saying Southern Charm Rides is #1 historical tour in Charlotte, southern hospitality, food discount, stop for pictures. We give historical info 1700s, where Elvis performed, the name Queen City, Fourth Ward neighborhood, gold mines, tales of the cities' history, “medicine man,”, the Bootlegger house, etc. For sports fans, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Ball Field, NASCAR Hall of Fame, etc We travel down the main street showing you art, museums, and many landmarks. Read our reviews! Our tours are the highlight of the trip for many travelers. Bus is also available.

LaZoom's Ghosted Tour is no ordinary ghost tour, it’s a rolling theatre show packed with humor, spooky history, and thrilling surprises. This is one of the top Charlotte tours that combines professional actors, hilarious storytelling, and real haunted locations to create a one-of-a-kind adventure for locals and tourists alike. LaZoom has been operating comedy and beer tours in Asheville NC since 2008 - be one of the first to experience it in Charlotte! Ages 17+ ONLY. Parties of 16 or more - please call for availability.

-Small-group guided tour for a more personalized experience -Enjoy taking attention with a Unique Cart riding in the City -Stress-free, Easy Access for all visitors -Kids are Discounted Experience Charlotte like never before aboard a unique vintage cart, the first and only of its kind in the city. This small-group, eco-friendly tour offers a family friendly, fun experience in a 7-person vintage cart, driven by a local guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Discovery Place, Mint Museum and Levine Museum of the New South, while exploring both historic and modern areas of Charlotte. Enjoy a personalized, stress-free adventure with smooth, cushioned seats. Perfect for first-time visitors and families.

Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane. It's true! Head to iFLY Charlotte, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you'll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary, and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate.

On this 90 minute historic, ghostly walking tour in uptown Charlotte you'll be guided by lantern light, listening to the stories and haunts of local history. Explore the sites where some of Uptown's departed inhabitants are said to still linger. See some of Charlotte's famous and sometimes infamous landmarks, and learn how the ghostly past has shaped the city of Charlotte today.

If the weather forecast is expecting rain you can book a tour on our Shuttle Bus! Join us for a 90 min historical city tour of all 4 wards of uptown Charlotte. Our experienced guides can’t wait to show you our beautiful city and tell you all about its history. Expect to see historical churches, court houses, hotels, museums, theaters, homes dating back to as early as 1867 and more. For our sports fans we drive pass the Nascar Hall of Fame, the Spectrum Center (home of the Charlotte Hornets), Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC), and Truist Field (home of the Charlotte Knights). Queen City Rides is Charlotte’s original eco-friendly cart tour and has been providing the best tours in Charlotte for over 7 years and we are so excited for you to join us! Our carts are non-lifted, low to the ground and are very easy to get on and off. They are equipped with thick cushioned seats and seat belts. Kids under 5 ride FREE!!

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Spectrum Center, where the Charlotte Hornets bring the thrill of NBA basketball to life! With a vibrant atmosphere, family-friendly fun and entertainment, a Hornets game is the perfect way to experience the heart of Charlotte. Jump on the wave early! The Hornets are an up-and-coming team, featuring potential NBA stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Bringing creativity and flair to the court, the Hornets’ young playmakers are a thrill to watch live! Charlotte’s charm shines throughout the Spectrum Center, making every visit feel warm and welcoming. The Hornets prioritize a fun, inclusive experience for fans of all ages, offering a distinctive and captivating game-day experience. Surrounded by local eateries and breweries, Spectrum Center’s excellent central location also offers great options for pre- and post-game fun. A celebration of community, talent, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action in Charlotte!

Explore Charlotte's Forth Ward's most haunted sites and hear their story at your own pace and schedule. This tour, on our smart phone app, is professionally produced with a spooky voice, themed music and sound setting the mood. Go at your own pace, stop anytime. Want to stop at Al Mike's for a pint? Go for it. Or want to roam the cemetery longer for pics? No Problem. Just press play to continue. Why take our tour? - Best deal in town - Professionally produced - Go at your own pace, no need to follow a guide in a large group and struggle to hear. - Listen again after taking the tour.