things to do in Charlotte, NC

Enjoy time on the water with a captain included

Cruise, tube, or picnic on Lake Norman aboard a spacious tritoon

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

Swap the road for water in a high-performance JetCar

Cruise, tube, or picnic aboard a spacious 24-foot pontoon

Cruise Lake Norman with room to relax, tube, or picnic

Trade the road for a ride on the water

Sing and dance by the lake, with drinks and light refreshments included

Cruise Lake Norman at sunset with dessert and tropical drinks

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

Get hands-on pontoon driving practice with a 1-hour on-water lesson

See Uptown Charlotte's holiday lights up close from a Segway

Discover the stories that shaped Charlotte’s Black heritage

Join Charlotte's passionate football crowd for live Panthers action

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

Walk through Uptown Charlotte's Victorian roots and New South energy

Cruise Lake Norman at sunset with a Caribbean picnic dinner

Ride a whimsical animal scooter through Charlotte's holiday-lit streets

Pedal a retro AquaCycle around Lake Norman for 30 minutes to 2 hours

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

Sit-on-top single kayak rentals for 2, 4, or 8 hours

Rent a stable paddleboard for 2, 4, or 8 hours on a quiet lake cove

Private lake cruising with a captain, water toys, and space to relax