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Freedom Park is a 98-acre park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located at 1900 East Boulevard, between Charlotte's historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods, the park is centered on a 7-acre lake, and is about 3 miles from the heart of Charlotte's downtown area.

Spanish for butterfly, Mariposa signifies change, evolution and growth. Our former restaurant Halcyon is now reborn as a revolutionary new dining experience. Like a radiant being of light and color burst forth from a chrysalis, Mariposa is a space for renewed connection between friends old and new through a shared enjoyment of foods from across the world.

Romare Bearden Park is a 5.4-acre public park located at 300 S. Church Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. Named for Charlotte born artist Romare Bearden, it opened in late August 2013. It is across the street from BB&T Ballpark, the home of the International League's Charlotte Knights.

Founded in 1999 by brothers Charlie and Ed Shelton, Shelton Vineyards was envisioned as a new agricultural resource for an area once dependent on tobacco farming. Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley, Shelton Vineyards is 180 degrees from any winery you will find on the West Coast.

The Draper Wildlife Center is open 7 days per week from dawn to dusk and sunflowers should be poppin’ until mid/late July. Remember to keep your distance from other visitors to the field!

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is dedicated to the promotion of the active lifestyles. Since 2006, the WSNWC has been promoting access to the outdoors for all levels of participants through its 30+ land and water based activities. They offer over 1,300 acres of a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels.

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden's mission is to inspire a love for plants and nature through programming, classes, and botanical displays. Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll through a beautiful setting, studying plants and want to learn more, or simply new to the area, you will love the Gardens!