Best 36 things to do in Charlotte, NC

See Uptown Charlotte's parks, museums and historic streets by Segway

Ride a whimsical scooter through Charlotte’s parks, history, and arts district

Glide through Charlotte's arts and historic districts by Segway

Cruise Uptown Charlotte on a four-wheeled animal-shaped scooter

Roll through Charlotte’s ghost stories on a playful animal scooter

Rent a pontoon on Lake Wylie with fuel included

Cruise the Catawba River on a quiet electric GoBoat for a 2–4 hour outing

Rent a pontoon from Tailrace Marina with fuel included

Rent a paddleboard and cruise the Catawba River from Tailrace Marina

Explore Lake Wylie with included fuel on a stable 150HP Tritoon

Paddle the Catawba River past historic mill foundations

Paddle past historic mill foundations on the Catawba River

Captain your own 10-person pontoon with 4- or 8-hour options

Cruise Lake Norman with a captain, waterslide, and two levels to relax

Private double-decker charter with a captain, waterslide and onboard amenities

Set your own soundtrack on a private tiki cruise with sunset views and swimming

Charter a private tiki boat on Lake Norman with snacks, drinks, and room for 30

Cruise Lake Norman at sunset with a Caribbean picnic dinner

Cruise Lake Norman at sunset with dessert and tropical drinks

Cruise shallow waters and island stops aboard a private commercial cruiser

Paddle Lake Norman at your own pace with a stable board and local route tips

Paddle Lake Norman at your own pace with a map to guide your route

Cruise, tube, or picnic on Lake Norman aboard a 150 HP tritoon

Cruise, tube, or picnic on Lake Norman aboard a spacious 150 HP pontoon