With sunset over the lake, colors come alive and the tranquility of the water brings peace. A local favorite, join a 1.5-hour stand-up paddleboard cruise around exploring the waters of Lake Norman as the sun sets to the west. The Sunset Paddle Tour is an easy tour for paddlers of all abilities who want to watch a stunning sunset and leaves from the waterfront dock before sunset. Located only 30-minutes from Charlotte.

As the sun sets over the lake, colors come alive and the tranquility of the water brings peace to the day. Relax among friends and family and see what the lake life is all about. Join this 1.5-hour stand up paddle board cruise exploring the waters of Lake Norman as the sun sets to the west. Along the cruise, you will have the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the Carolinas as dusk falls. The sunset paddle tour is easy for paddlers of all abilities who want to watch a stunning sunset. This tour leaves from the waterfront dock before sunset.

Reserve your stand up paddle board or kayak and paddle to Port City Club and to a special sunset location that is favorite for local photographers.

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Explore Charlotte's most interesting neighborhoods on this 90-minute bus tour with a comedic spin. As you cruise through town, a guide provides humorous commentary on the sights, sounds, and history of the Queen City.  The jokes you hear on the comedy bus are like the ones you hear in a comedy club. They can get pretty 'raw,' so bring your own beer or wine. Sit back and enjoy this hilarious, adult-oriented tour and experience all the excitement.

This Charlotte comedy tour departs at 224 East 7th Street in Charlotte and will begin in Uptown, where you'll board the open-air bus and meet your comedic guide.

Cruise along the streets to take in the sights and atmosphere as your guide humorously highlights the history, architecture, and entertainment of the city. As you travel through some of Charlotte's most interesting neighborhoods, including Uptown, Southend, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and the Fourth Ward, listen to your guide's club-style jokes and commentary.

About halfway through, you'll stop for a quick break. Feel free to bring your own beer and wine on board to enhance your adults-only sightseeing experience.

Please note: Due to the mature nature of the jokes on the bus and the on-board alcohol, this tour is intended for adults only. Those under the age of 16 are not permitted, and absolutely no babies are allowed on the bus due to safety issues (there are no seat belts, and the bus cannot hold car seats or strollers). If any tickets are purchased for children, they will not be allowed to board and no refund will be issued.

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This 60-Minutes PG-13 comedy bus tour is fun and interactive for all alike.  No need to worry, the language is a little more tame with a little more comedy. You will travel through streets of Charlotte NC and the surrounding historical neighborhoods. Guests are permitted to bring their own beer and wine on the bus, but there is No hard liquor or food allowed. The bus is for loud and excited guests who have a good sense of humor. Our professional Guides provide humorous commentary on the sights, sounds, and history. They will keep you entertained as you travel through the Queen City and pass by local sights. Come LAUGH AND LEARN with us!

Your PG-13 comedy tour begins in Uptown, where you'll board the open-air bus and meet your comedic guide.

Cruise along the streets to take in the sights and atmosphere as your guide humorously highlights the history, architecture, and entertainment of the city. As you travel through some of Charlotte's most interesting neighborhoods, including Uptown, Southend, Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and the Fourth Ward, listen as your tour guide puts a comedic spin on the sights, sounds and history of Charlotte.

About halfway through, you'll stop for a quick break. Feel free to bring your own beer and wine on board to enhance your experience.

Please note: Due to the nature of the jokes on the bus, this tour is intended for passengers 13 years of age and older. Those under the age of 13 are not permitted, and absolutely no babies are allowed on the bus due to safety issues (there are no seat belts, and the bus cannot hold car seats or strollers).

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Create lifelong memories and reconnect with nature at this spectacular botanical garden. Known as the Carolinas’ "garden for all seasons," this garden is set on 380 acres on the banks of shimmering Lake Wylie, and boasts fountains, trails, a visitor pavilion, and North Carolina's only conservatory of tropical plants and orchids. Wander the grounds at your own pace while admiring the wealth of plant life, and relax in the calming, natural surroundings while exploring the multiple gardens.

From the moment they open at 9am, these gardens provide a peaceful escape from the rush of downtown Charlotte. With this general daytime admission pass, you can wander the grounds at your own pace and stay as long as you'd like, exploring the multiple gardens and trails that hug the banks of Lake Wylie. 

At the Four Seasons Garden, experience the symphony of colors and textures that make this a "garden for all seasons," before wandering over to the Cottage Garden with its collection of heirloom plants. Enjoy the gentle splash of water from the fountains inside the Canal Garden, which covers the length of a football field and changes colors with the seasons. 

Rest in the shade at the Crape Myrtle Grove before exploring the Orchid Conservancy, an 8,000 square foot, five-story structure that bursts with tropical plants, orchids, and is Carolina's only glass house. Children will love the tunnel fountain inside the Allee Garden, and the Scroll Garden and Ribbon Garden offer calming, swirling water features that weave through the colorful plants. In fall, over 500 azaleas burst to life in the Enconre Azalea Garden, and the West Garden, exquisite in white, is a popular venue for weddings. 

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If you're competitive and want to challenge your friends and family to a race, now you can! Drag race a Camaro against your pals for the ultimate bragging rights at Charlotte Motor Speedway!

Bring your friends and family to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the ultimate racing thrill, and compete against one another in side-by-side Camaros!

Begin your session with safety instruction, track orientation, a demonstration run, and an introduction to your safety gear.

When you're ready to race, you'll hop into the high horsepower muscle car and learn to stage a racecar. Once both drivers are properly staged, you’ll anxiously await the countdown to green. When the light changes, accelerate off the starting line at full throttle! You'll cover the quarter mile at speeds of over 100 mph in just seconds! 

Each person will complete three adrenaline filled, quarter mile side-by-side runs. These races are perfect for anyone with a competitive nature and a need for speed!

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On this 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.

Charlotte was founded in 1768 and has witnessed the country's birth and growth.  With that growth has come much turmoil and led to many ghostly encounters. There is much to learn about the area that was founded on an ancient Indian trading path and is home to landmarks both haunted and historic.

Meeting close to the heart of Uptown, you will begin your 1.5 hour tour and step further and further back into time throughout the stops. Strolling through Charlotte's Forth Ward district, you'll visit some of the area's most notable and haunting sites. 

Tours feature visits to various ghostly and historic spots, like the path to Charlotte, tunnels of grave fortune, theatrical ghosts and some of Uptown's magnificently spooky houses. You'll learn about significant people and battles, see where both the drinking of spirits and ghostly spirits intersect, and walk past ghoulish medical institutions. Visit haunting locations where people currently lay to rest, and haunting locations where people were permanently laid to rest. This tour is sure to educate and spook all who walk.

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