Charlotte’s staycations and day trips: US National Whitewater Center

June 17, 8:46 PMCharlotte City Guide ExaminerMichelle Bollinger

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Just 20 minutes from Charlotte’s Center City, visitors can experience whitewater rafting, kayaking, cannoning, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, running trails, and thrilling ziplines, all at the US National Whitewater Center. Primarily designed as a training facility for aspiring US Olympic athletes, visitors of all skill levels can find days of outdoor fun here. (Activity fees vary so check the web site for details.)

All those activities require a lot of energy so when you need to refuel for your next adventure visit the River’s Edge Bar and Grill. This indoor restaurant and bar, overlooking the competition channel, offers a wide selection of healthy, contemporary, American cuisine serving many locally grown options. In need of some high energy snacks, fast? Then stop by the centers Grab and Go for a quick bite.

Ready to plan your trip to USNWC? Here are a few of the events planned for this summer, check the web site for additional offerings:

Summer Saturdays Concert Series
June, July and August, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Relax, and enjoy this weekly concert series and specials provided by River's Edge Bar & Grill. On select Saturdays, kids can participate in water and land activities, movie nights, island games and more. The concert is free. Parking $5. Youth Adventure Dates (select Saturdays): June 20th, July 18th, August 8th (6pm - 9pm). $28 per child includes activity and dinner. Space is limited for youth adventures. Please call 704.391.3900 to register your child.

USNWC Rock-N-Ride
Tuesday Nights, 6:00pm
This event is designed to offer bike repair clinics, tune-up advice, and rides with USNWC Staff. Participates should bring your own bike or rent one from the USNWC. Additionally, there is a $3.00 Microbrew special available to participates after they ride

Great American Backyard Campout
Saturday June 27th - Sunday June 28th
Play all day (with the AllSport Pass) and enjoy environmental education clinics provided by REI, the Schield Museum, and others. Then set up camp for a night under the stars. To register, call 704.391.3900.
Age 11 & up $60; Age 10 & under $40; Overnight only $20

Moonlight Brews Cruise
Saturday July 7th, 5:30pm - 10:00pm, $40
Enjoy an hour and a half flatwater paddle on the Catawba River followed by campfire-lit beer tastings and snack pairings on Jones Island. Space is limited. To reserve your place, please call 704.391.3900.

Later this week the Charlotte City Guide Examiner will explore camping and accommodations for your Charlotte staycation or daytrip.

For more info: 
Get to know Charlotte
Hidden Gems of University City and North Charlotte
Charlotte area staycations