U.S. National Whitewater Center

Park · Westwood Forest

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A nonprofit playground for rafting, zip lines, 40+ miles of trails, and sunset River Jam concerts. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler and praised by local editors for year-round programming and community events.

https://whitewater.org/

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5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214 Get directions

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