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If you're looking for a destination with activities and attractions to keep everyone happy, Charlotte is the place. Carowind theme park provides families with an exciting day of water sliding and roller coaster riding, while Discovery Place offers more fun, but with education thrown in while the kids aren't looking. Anyone with a need for speed can head to the Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch NASCAR racing, while history buffs will enjoy the city's historical museums. Quiet days can also be had... more » If you're looking for a destination with activities and attractions to keep everyone happy, Charlotte is the place. Carowind theme park provides families with an exciting day of water sliding and roller coaster riding, while Discovery Place offers more fun, but with education thrown in while the kids aren't looking. Anyone with a need for speed can head to the Lowe's Motor Speedway to watch NASCAR racing, while history buffs will enjoy the city's historical museums. Quiet days can also be had picnicking at a park or window shopping along downtown streets. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jul
86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
3 in 8 cm
Aug
85°F 29°C
65°F 18°C
3 in 9 cm
Sep
78°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
3 in 8 cm
Oct
70°F 21°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 6 cm
Nov
60°F 15°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 6 cm
Dec
51°F 10°C
31°F 0°C
2 in 6 cm
Extended Forecast
Saturday
Jul 4
Hi:
90°F 32°C
Lo:
67°F 19°C
Sunday
Jul 5
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Monday
Jul 6
Hi:
85°F 29°C
Lo:
67°F 19°C

Traveler Reviews

Diamond Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
Indian Land, SC
Jul 3, 2009

We went to the Penguin at 2pm thinking that we would not have to wait. Not the case and we needed to eat in a hurry. We stumbled on the Diamond right around the corner. Looks kind of run down from...more

Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen

4 of 5 stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 3, 2009

I like Rooster's. It's a fun place to take visitors and meet up with friends. Their wine selection is great, and the service is always wonderful. Food can be a little inconsistent, and the...more

The Roasting Company

2 of 5 stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 3, 2009

That's right. I wrote "pricky" - - without the 'L." Sorry, but I always feel like I'm bothering the people who work there every time I order something. Truly, every single time I stand at the...more

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