U.S. National Whitewater Center

Park · Westwood Forest

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The Weekend Guide: Public Art, Fried Chicken, and White Water Rafting in Charlotte

"For a morning of adventure, drive 20 minutes west to the U.S. National Whitewater Center, which occupies 1,300 acres along the Catawba River, including the world’s largest artificial white water river. You can buy a day pass or choose individual activities, such as white- and flat-water kayaking, rafting, ziplining, and mountain biking."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/weekend-guide-charlotte-north-carolina

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 Get directions

whitewater.org

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