100 Things to do in and around Charlotte, Pt1 of 20

I have on my website a few places to go in and around Charlotte. Well I am either going to be expanding upon them or adding to them. Keep in mind I have not tried all of these things. I will break the 100 things into bitesize chunks of 5 things, and every few days add 5 more, till the countdown gets too 100!

1.) Experience the world's most

unique outdoor recreation and

environmental learning experience

at the U.S. National Whitewater

Center. Share over 300 acres of

woodlands along the Catawba

River with Olympic-caliber athletes,

weekend warriors and those

looking for high adventure. http://www.usnwc.org/ This is a first in the U.S), a man-made whitewater course that is modeled after a similar course in Sydney Australia. There are more than 270 acres rafting, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking trails. With over 7 year there has been some controversy over this, because the city and state have footed some of the bill. This first year has been a negative cash flow, but they are expected to be profitable in the future years.

2.) Experience the nation's most comprehensive collection of contemporary studio craft at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, located in Center City. 2007 exhibits include Observations: A Retrospective Exhibition of Works by Ann Wolff. http://www.themintmuseums.org/

There are actually two Museums. One is called the mma - Mint Museum of Art. The other is mmmc - Mint Museum of Craft and Design. They are two different locations in Charlotte.

Some of the highlights of these museums are there collections. The mma has since it's opening in 1936, had some "arts of ancient america ", costumes, "American Art", and "African Art". The mmca has some collections since it's inception in 1999, and has earned international recognition for the exceptional quality, range and distinction of its growing collections!

3.) The NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge has evolved from a novelty to a showcase, a spring ritual of speed and daring resulting in yearly additions to the book of NASCAR lore. Catch the excitement as motorsports history is written at over 180 mph each May.

http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com/

Wow, this is something I feel I need to experience, at least once in my life. I remember my dad bringing me to the Islip speedway and Riverhead speedway for the "Funny Cars" when I was a kid. I have never been a big fan of cars going around and around, but as they say "When in Rome, do as Romans do!". I think I have to at least give this sport a fair shake and try out some racing!

4.) One sport, I am trying to take up, is Golf. Just got my first set of clubs for my birthday in September.

Fore! 2008 will mark the Sixth year of the Wachovia Championship. Hosted at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club, the tournament is recognized by the national and international golf community as one of the top events on the PGA TOUR. Don't miss a swing, April 30 - May 6.

http://www.wachoviachampionship.com/

Looking to live in Charlotte, and you love to golf. We have some of the best golf in the country! Let me show you around some public or private clubs. Want to live at Quail Hollow? You can get in this fine area of Charlotte for as low as $800,000 to all the way above 3.6 million!

5.) Experience the best of Broadway musicals with the NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Stanford Broadway Lights Series.

The 2008 season includes such smash hits as Stomp, Second city, Pink Floyd Experience. www.blumenthalcenter.org

Stay tuned... in the next few days I will have 5 more things you do not want to miss in 2008, in and around Charlotte.

Keith Lutz is an experienced REALTOR® based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thinking of purchasing a home in the Charlotte, NC Real Estate market? Keith Lutz is a professional with all the answers you need!