Category: Attractions

Whether you’re a techno-buff looking for some details on the evolution aviation systems, or a history-buff looking to take a closer look at the evolution of air travel, if aviation’s your passion or hobby, then this is one place you must definitely visit. Founded in 1992 by Floyd and Lois Wilson in 1992, the Carolinas Aviation Museum, which is located on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, documents, preserves and displays in-depth information on the history, evolution, and technological developments of air travel. The museum houses over 50 stationary aircrafts (which includes a replica of the Wright Flyer) and thousands of historic items and gadgets related to aviation. Other than private aircrafts, the museum has several; military crafts and other flying machines on display, including (but certainly not limited to) the epic British World War I plane Sopwith Camel biplane, Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat, the Vietnam-era CH-46D Sea Knight copter, the Berlin Airlift C-54 and the QH-50 Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter (DASH). The museum also houses the Dolph Overton Aviation Library, an extensive 9,000-volume research library, as well as the Bat Cave Storage and Restoration Facility. The museum is known for its educational programs, activities and exhibits, which highlight the value of aviation and its relevance to the wider society.

Contact Information:

Address: 4672 1st Flight Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

Phone: +1 704-997-3770

Website: http://www.carolinasaviation.org

If you’re a NASCAR enthusiast looking for something motorsport-related, then Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame is just the place for you! Located in the city’s uptown area, the NASCAR museum, as it is popularly called, is the one place where you can get to know about everything NASCAR. Housed in a state-of-the-art 150,000-square-foot area, this popular city attraction maintains, honors and celebrates NASCAR’s rich history and heritage.

There’s definitely a lot to do here: Besides seeing historical and iconic race cars such as the Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s 2008 Chevy Impala SS, the 1952 Hudson Hornet, and a 1967 Chevelle on the banked ramp of Glory Road (which is made to look like a racetrack), you can also visit the Hall of Honor, which pays a tribute to every inductee at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. There’s also Race Week, which is basically an interactive space where people get a behind-the-scenes view of how NASCAR as well as individual teams prepare themselves for racing. The best highlight of this place, however, is the High Octane Theater. This modern-yet-grand 278-seat theater with a 64-foot-wide projection screen features several informative displays, interactive exhibits, and active presentations about different car races, cars, and fans.

Contact Information:

Address: 400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: +1 704-654-4400

Website: http://www.nascarhall.com