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US National Whitewater Center

820 Hawfield Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214
704-391-3900
Ranked #3 of 54 attractions in Charlotte
4.5 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes
Activities: Rock climbing, White-water rafting, Biking, Hiking
Traveller Description: The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is a non-profit, recreation and adventure facility for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Atlanta
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Fun for a day trip to raft or hike. River Jam is also great. Love it out there. Very dog friendly too. More

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Ruther Glen, Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful place with a lot of cool stuff to do. Unfortunately for 3 out of our 4 kids, there was very little to do. The trails were closed due to heavy rain. Only our oldest could do anything really.They made some attempt at a little rock climbing area for toddlers but unfortunately it's right next to the whitewater rapids with... More

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Raleigh,NC
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Really cool stuff, beside the "whitewater". In fact last time I was there whitewater wasn't turned on yet and still had fun. Ropes courses, high jump, zip lines, rockwall climbing, hiking, and the the rafting. NOT for little kids. My 8 yearold was about the youngest to get much out of it. And due to the intensity (i.e. being 20-50... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I went here on my 28th birthday and it was amazing! We had so much fun! The price isn't bad for all the gear and things you can use. We did the adventure course (which I'm scared of heights so it was a challenge!) first, then grabbed a water and granola bar ($7.50 for 2 waters &... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Spent the day here with my friend and 12 year old son. We made two rafting reservations and spent the rest of the day mountain biking, kayacking, zip lining, ropes course, etc. This place is a absolute blast if you like the outdoors and don't mind getitng wet and enjoy movement!!! I had more fun here than I did at... More

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Westerville, Ohio
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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For approximately $60, you get an adult full day pass and a white water rafting trip which lasts an hour! This is where the US Olympic Kayaking team trains, so your rafting trip can be as challenging as you want it to be. Beginner and intermediate is also available. There's also four different ropes courses, huge multi station climbing wall,... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Wonderful trails and tons of activities. Geared for older children and adults. Bands play outside by the cafe too and make for a great afternoon/ evening of FUN! More

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Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We love going here!!! It sucks having to pay for parking every time, but it's a fun way to burn the calories... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Just recently visited the U.S.N.W.W.C. and enjoyed everything that we had time for in one day, we started off with the Main zip line then went on the Lake Loop Bike Trail(2nd favorite thing of the day), then we went flat water surfing/ kayaking(kinda relaxing), then headed off to attempt the obstacle course but had to abort on doing that... More

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Shamong, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
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This place has something for everyone who loves to be outdoors. Staff are friendly and helpful. Suggest go early as lines for some of the things to do (like zip line) can be long. Went mountain biking. Go for the upgrade on the bike (multiple gears as compared to a single gear). Trails are good. We did both the green... More

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