Experience Charlotte’s beauty and brawn at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Drink in the Catawba River’s tranquil scenery while stand-up paddleboarding. Tolerances will be tested on multiple soaring zip lines. Try the world’s first permanent Deep Water Solo Climbing complex. Explore new limits in a place where Olympians log hours of practice and accomplish feats of strength.
After the adrenaline has settled visitors can refuel with lunch at River’s Edge Bar & Grill, located on-site at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
For heart-pounding memories, hop aboard a raft and careen down the U.S. National Whitewater Center’s powerful man-made whitewater rapids — the largest in the world.
Toast authentic German beer culture at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Try flights or pints of top pours, which pair best with the plates of sausages and sauerkraut cooked up in the on-site brauhaus. Then take OMB’s behind-the scenes tour, which has been named best in the nation by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
