Entertainment
Charlotte 49ers (UNCC Athletics) - The Charlotte 49ers compete in the Atlantic 10 in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Halton Arena and Transamerica Field, only minutes away, are great venues for watching Division I college athletics.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - This amphitheater offering both covered seating as well as lawn seating host some of the biggest music concerts each year.
Lowe's Motor Speedway - 3 major NASCAR events each year (5/21/05: NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge; 5/29/05: Coca-Cola 600; and 10/15/05: UAW-GM Quality 500). There are tours, driving schools, major car shows and other events throughout the year.
University City YMCA - provides a 62,000 square foot facility for the community with programs for people of every age, gender, race, religion and interest.
Greenway - Take the dog for a walk, ride a bike, roller blade or simply sit on a bench and enjoy the beauty of the Mallard Creek Greenway.
Charlotte Sports Center - a 75,000 square foot indoor sports facility that provides everyday athletes the best playing surfaces in the world at affordable prices.
Movies - AMC Theatres Concord Mills 24, AMC Theaters Northlake 14, Movies @ Birkdale, Starlight Stadium 14
Golf - The Tradition Golf Club, Highland Creek Golf Club, Skybrook Golf Club
Lake Norman - offers 520 miles of beautiful shoreline that extends across four counties for boating, sailing and fishing.
Mallard Creek Community Park - 515 acres with 4 softball fields, 5 soccer fields, a volleyball court, 2 picnic shelters, a concession stand and playground.
NASCAR SpeedPark - Five exciting tracks, a rock climbing wall, miniature golf, kiddie rides, lazer tag and more. Located at Concord Mills.
Strikers Soccer Center - an outdoor small sided soccer center with games and leagues for all ages and skill levels.
And of course, Charlotte has professional sports: the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, minor league baseball with the Charlotte Knights and minor league hockey with the Charlotte Checkers.