"Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a network of trails, paved paths, parks, and streams, consists of four downstream sections in and around Charlotte. When it's complete, it will be 19 miles long, and will run all the way down to the South Carolina state line. It runs from Cordelia Park to just north of Uptown, and it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. (As is Crowders Mountain State Park, further down this list.) This greenway is designed for walkers, runners, bikers, and stroller-pushing parents, but there are benches for those who want to sit and take in the view—and people-watch." - Nancy DePalma
