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Things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC): The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Charlotte /ˈʃɑːrlət/ is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.
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1. Big Rock Nature Preserve
2. Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center
3. Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Q3633SWteresas
This park is a great place to spend a day outside! There are picnic areas, a fishing pier, a kids’obstacle course, a basketball court and a disc golf course if you’re looking for recreational activities. My favourite part of the park, though, was the nature preserve and its lovely hiking trails. I picked up a map at the nature centre — which also has some interesting displays of local reptiles — and headed out on a 90 minute walk. The trails were well maintained, wide and easy to hike. They were also well marked. I met an eastern box turtle along the way and only came across one other person. It was a very peaceful and beautiful hike. Half the hiking trails are closed right now because of a stream restoration but there are still options to keep you walking for a couple of hours if you are inclined to do so. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who likes to go for walks in the woods.
4. McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By mouskamouse - Charlotte, United States
A beautiful park just south of Charlotte,trails,picnic tables and lake Wylie. Not very crowded during the week a great place for a hike, a quiet picnic or just sitting on a quit bench
5. Hall Family Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By W1966KCchrisg
Our family has made Hall Family Farm a family tradition for spring strawberries and fall pumpkin picking for 6 years and enjoy it more every year. A great taste of the country in south Charlotte and a great family friendly place to spend a Saturday. Thankful for all the hospitality the Hall family has shared with our community for the last 10 years and would highly recommend taking a trip out.
6. McMullen Creek Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Chrisinkingwood2 - Houston, United States
Another nice park to stretch your legs and get out in nature. We went on New Year's Day and it was rather busy but plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. The trails are flat, either dirt or packed gravel and wide enough for walkers and bikes to share. Lots of nature, we saw ducks feeding in slough and a heard of deer cross in front of us!
