Top 10 Places to Visit in Charlotte
1. NASCAR Hall of Fame 
An interactive museum dedicated to the history and heritage of NASCAR motorsports, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a popular destination for school field trips, visitors on a business trip, and tourists in Charlotte. The museum staff makes it easy to travel by charter bus here, and has a designated bus drop-off area and multiple nearby oversized parking options. The lot closest to the museum is at 501 S. Caldwell St, but availability is limited, so call ahead to make a reservation.
Address: 400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-654-4400
2. Discovery Place Science
This three-story science and technology museum—for kids and adults alike—is stocked full of hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations highlighting everything from biodiversity to aerospace exploration. Buses can load/unload passengers at the designed zone on 6th Street (directly in front of the main entrance) but organized field trips are often directed to N. Tryon Street, where a team member will greet you. There is no on-site parking here, so off-site parking can be arranged at the nearby Bojangles Coliseum.
Address: 168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-327-2189
3. Whitewater Center 
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor adventure park including the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. It is an official U.S. Olympic training site, but also offers attractions for the public like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, ziplines, and ropes courses. As a major destination for corporate retreats and school field trips, there is a dedicated parking area for a charter bus rental, which typically costs $25 for the day.
Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone: 704-391-3900
4. Billy Graham Library
The Billy Graham Library is a museum and spiritual retreat center dedicated to the life of world-renowned American Southern Baptist evangelist Billy Graham. When it comes to parking logistics, visiting groups are in luck: on-site bus parking is available and completely free! Plus, your driver gets a complimentary lunch at the Graham Brothers Dairy Bar when your group dines there together.
Address: 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704-401-3200
5. Carowinds
A major destination in the Charlotte area, Carowinds is a 400-acre amusement park on the border of North and South Carolina with 14 operating roller coasters and a waterpark. There is a dedicated section for charter buses in their massive surface parking lot, as well as lanes near the main entrance for drop-offs and pick-ups—which is ideal if you’re managing a group of excited school children. As a bonus, professional CDL holders often receive complimentary admission, so your driver can join in on the fun!
Address: 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.
Phone: 704-588-2600
6. Mint Museum
The Mint Museum is North Carolina’s first art museum, housed in the original branch of the United States Mint in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood. It has two locations—the original on Randolph Road which focuses on historic art and world cultures, and a new spot in Uptown for modern and contemporary art. Free charter bus parking is available in the spacious on-site lot at the Randolph location.
Address: 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: 704-337-2000
7. Freedom Park
Casually known as Charlotte’s “Central Park,” Freedom Park is a popular spot for groups to enjoy the outdoors and attend city events. You might rent a charter bus to go here for the Festival in the Park or the Kings Drive Art Walk, or for a private event at the Mahlon Adams Indoor Pavilion. A charter bus rental can drop-off and pick up a group at the main entrance at 1900 East Boulevard, but will need to arrange parking at an off-site lot, like at Bojangles Coliseum.
Address: 1908 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 980-314-1000
8. Bank of America Stadium
Home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and MLS’s Charlotte FC, the Bank of America Stadium in Uptown draws massive crowds on gamedays and for special events. If you have group tickets for an event here, rent a charter bus to get dropped off at a designated zone at the intersection of Third and Church Streets—a five minute walk from the stadium. There is no on-site parking for private bus rentals, so off-site parking needs to be arranged. You can coordinate with Preferred Parking to reserve oversized parking at the 705 W. Fourth Street lot or the 1201 S. Mint Street lot.
Address: 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-358-7480
9. Charlotte Motor Speedway
Located northeast of Charlotte in Concord, North Carolina, “America’s Home for Racing” hosts some of NASCAR’s biggest series, like the Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400. The staff have a tried-and-true system for managing large groups traveling via charter bus, so parties visiting on race days, or student groups visiting for a day of activities, can count on a smooth pickup/drop-off and a parking spot. Buses enter via Entrance P on Morehead Road and unload at a predetermined assigned street before parking in Lot S at 6512 Burton Smith Boulevard.
Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Phone: 1-800-455-3267
10. Truist Field
Formerly BB&T Ballpark, Truist Field is home of the Charlotte Knights, and can easily accommodate group arrival for gamedays, private events, and student field trips. There is a dedicated bus lane on South Graham Street for loading and unloading passengers, and while there is no on-site parking, you can reserve an oversized parking spot with Preferred Parking at the 705 W. Fourth Street lot or the 1201 S. Mint Street lot.
Address: 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-274-8300
704-981-4664
