Car Rental Charlotte - Exploring Charlotte

There are plenty of attractions surrounding Charlotte that are easily accessible by car. Lying 16kms outside the city is Paramount's Carowinds, an amusement and water park that offers non-stop entertainment. It features rafting, a Ferris wheel, six rollercoasters and an enormous ski tower, as well as regular music concerts and special events.

The Golf Village, another nearby attraction, is an entertainment complex featuring golf, billiards, wide screen televisions and a large selection of delectable, well-priced cuisines. The North Carolina Zoological Park, 120kms from the city, is rated among the top five of its kind in the US. It houses a wide selection of exotic animals from Africa and closer to home within a well-maintained, attractive environment.

Just 19kms northeast of Charlotte is the Historic Latta Plantation, the largest plantation in the US at 2,500 acres, and the last one still open to the public. Its massive grounds include scenic nature trails for walking or horseback riding, historic old buildings containing various exhibits, and the Carolina Raptor Centre, a popular and fascinating sanctuary for birds of prey.

McDowell Park and Nature Preserve, 20kms south of Charlotte, is a magical retreat situated on the white sand shores of Lake Wylie. This is a perfect place to spend a few nights camping in the wild. You can enjoy the serene beauty of the lake from a paddleboat, or simply relax on its banks with a fishing rod in hand. There are also over 10kms of lovely nature trails in the area surrounding the lake.