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Chester State Park
759 State Park DR | Chester, SC 29706
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/chester/introduction.aspx
(803) 385-2680
Since opening in the 1930s, Chester State Park near Chester, South Carolina has been a haven for hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing for the surrounding communities in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina.
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Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273
http://www.carowinds.com
(704) 588-2600
Carowinds gears up for what will be an incredible 2012 season filled with more fun and excitement than ever! With the addition of WindSeeker, additional Live Entertainment and more, this season is one you don't want to miss out on.
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Catawba Cultural Preservation
1536 Tom Steven Road
https://sites.google.com/site/catawbaculturalpreservation
(803) 328-2427 x238
The Catawba Indian Nation now is located in north central South Carolina in the center of an area which once comprised Catawba territory, about 8 miles east of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Over 2,165 Catawba are listed on the official tribal role. Of these 2,165 persons, the majority lives either on or within 20 miles of the reservation. Of the contemporary Catawba population, 97 families live on the reservation. The total reservation population is about 300 persons. The Catawba are still a proud people.They continue to make pottery, sing, dance, drum and share their heritage and culture.
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Historic Brattonsville
1444 State Road S-46-165
http://www.chmuseums.org/brattonsville
(803) 628-6553
Experience living history, including the African American story, at this 775-acre Revolutionary War site. Explore the Bratton Plantation, owned and lived on by three generations of the Bratton family.
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Chester County Historical Society Museum
107 McAliley St
http://www.chestercounty.org/Visitors/Museums.aspx
(803) 385-2332
Houses notable collections of Native American artifacts, firearms from the Revolutionary era to the present, period costumes and relics from the Civil War and a recreated late 18th Century parlor of Samuel McAliley in a 1914 jail behind the county courthouse. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1am to 3pm. Admission is $3 per adult, $2 for senior citizens and students over 12. Under 12 is free. School groups are free. Group rates available. Schedule an off hours visit by calling 803-385-2332 or emailing ccmuseum@truvista.net. Director: Liz Anderson.
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Anne Springs Close Greenway Horse Barn
1058 Horse Road
http://www.leroysprings.com/default.asp?lsc=174&urlkeyword=Ann-Springs-Close-Greenway
(803) 547-1095
Monday - Sunday: 7:00 am - Sundown
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South Carolina Railroad Museum
110 Industrial Park Road
http://www.scrm.org
(803) 712-4135
The South Carolina Railroad Museum features:
-an hour long train ride that can be enjoyed from a first class dining car, a historical passenger car, a caboose with a real cupola or the newly restored open air car
-an array of static display cars including the Guinard brick flat car, various diesel engines and Baldwin steam engine 44
-a walk through display train featuring the 100 year old Norfolk business car, a Southern Post Office car, Nickle Plate caboose and more
-the museum gallery with historical artifacts ranging from signals to photographs and an ho scale layout of the rockton, rion and western rail line
-the station gift shop and ticket office offers tee shirts, train hats, whistles, pins, patches and tons of items for the kids and the adult rail fan
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Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
2280 Deerfield Drive
http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494
(803) 548-8050
The Charlotte Knights play 72 home baseball games at beautiful Knights Stadium. Great baseball action and Homer the Dragon at affordable prices.
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NarroWay Productions
3327 Highway 51 North
http://www.narroway.net
(803) 802-2300
One of the most unique attractions in the southeast!
NarroWay Productions, "The Broadway of Christian Entertainment."
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Charlotte Bobcats
333 East Trade Street
http://www.nba.com/bobcats
(704) 688-8600
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
http://usnwc.org
(704) 391-3900
With over 400 acres of outdoor adventure, come and enjoy a day of playing outside.
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
130 North Tryon Street
http://www.blumenthalarts.org
(704) 372-1000
You can get all the best of the performing arts without buying a plane ticket to the Big Apple! Blumenthal Performing Arts is your source for all the best performing arts events in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
500 Wildlife Parkway
http://www.riverbanks.org
(803) 254-0804
From elephants and koalas to penguins and sharks, formal gardens to natural woodlands, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden promises new discoveries around every corner!
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Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
http://www.billygrahamlibrary.org
(704) 401-3200
Five minutes from Interstates 77 and 85 Free admission Open Mon
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Treehouse Vineyards
301 Bay Street, Monroe, NC 28112
www.treehousevineyards.net
704 283-4208
A truly unique experience in wine and southern hospitality.
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Enoree RIver Vineyards and Winery
1650 Dusty Road, Newberry, SC 29108
http://www.enoreeriverwinery.com
803 276-2855
Nestled in the heart of Newberry County, SC best known by locals as the "Center of the Universe". The vineyard spans an area of 8 acres with Carlos and Noble Muscadines grapes.
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Newberry Opera House
1201 McKibben Street Newberry, SC 29108
www.newberryoperahouse.com
803 276-6264
Victorian Gothic performing arts center offering a schedule of concerts and plays.