FREE STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS! - Cannon School
FREE STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS! - Cannon School
FREE STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS! - Cannon School
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<strong>STUFF</strong> <strong>TO</strong> <strong>DO</strong> OVER $10 PER PERSON<br />
DISCOVERY PLACE: Hands-on science and technology museum. Permanent exhibits include a threestory<br />
rain forest, aquarium and The Charlotte Observer Omnimax Theatre showing IMAX movies. Open<br />
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for<br />
children. Members are free. Located at 301 N Tryon Street. Uptown. www.discoveryplace.org<br />
CAROWINDS. 105-acre theme park straddling the North Carolina/South Carolina border off Interstate 77<br />
with 60 rides, attractions and shows, including a water park and a Nickelodeon theme park. Season<br />
generally runs from March to November. 800-888-4FUN. www.carowinds.com<br />
N.C. ZOO. Located about 90 miles from Charlotte in Asheboro, the zoo is nationally recognized as one of<br />
the nation’s finest. It offers expansive habitats for the animals – great for the animals, but be prepared to<br />
walk. www.nczoo.org<br />
SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HIS<strong>TO</strong>RY. American Indian culture, early Piedmont history,<br />
interactive permanent galleries, special hands-on exhibits and programs interpreting more than 400 years<br />
of Piedmont history. 1500 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. 704-866-6900. www.schielemuseum.org<br />
TIGER WORLD. An animal conservation educational center dedicate to rescue, rehabilitation, and<br />
preservation of exotic animals. See live tigers at your own pace or request an educational tour guide.<br />
Open everyday 9am-5pm except Wednesdays. I-85 North to Rockwell. Adults $12, Children (2-12) $10<br />
and under 2 free. www.tigerworld.us<br />
TWEETSIE RAILROAD. www.tweetsie.com<br />
DANIEL S<strong>TO</strong>WE BOTANICAL GARDEN. All-seasons gardens on more than 110 acres, featuring 12<br />
fountains and a natural woodland trail. Hosts concerts and special events. 6500 South New Hope Road,<br />
Belmont. 704-825-4490. www.dsbg.org<br />
THE PIT IN<strong>DO</strong>OR KART RACING, LASER TAG & ARCADE. Putting race fans behind the wheel on<br />
indoor tracks. Adult Kart Racing. 9-horsepower motors for ages 16 and older. 5.5 horsepower motors for<br />
ages 8 to 15. Arcade games, laser tag and more. 346 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville 704-799-3470<br />
www.meetmeatthepit.com<br />
NASCAR HALL OF FAME. Whether you want to cruise through the NASCAR Hall of Fame ® in a day or<br />
lap back again and again throughout the year, there is something for everyone at the Hall. From the<br />
down-home history of stock car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, we’ve packed in<br />
everything that’s great about NASCAR®. Every time you visit, your senses will come to life by the sights<br />
and sounds throughout the spectacular NASCAR Hall of Fame. And with amazing artifacts, interactive<br />
exhibits, simulator rides and the ever-changing events at the High Octane Theater, you’ll always<br />
encounter something new at the Hall. 501 S. College Street, Charlotte 704-654-4400<br />
www.nascarhall.com<br />
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS HOCKEY. Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. Based in<br />
Charlotte, the Checkers play their home games at Time Warner Cable Arena in downtown Charlotte.<br />
www.gocheckers.com<br />
CAROLINA PANTHERS FOOTBALL. Watch the Panthers a Professional American football team based<br />
in Charlotte, representing North Carolina and South Carolina in the National Football Conference (NFC)<br />
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