Catawba Science Center
Catawba Science Center offers visitors of all ages hands on fun as they learn about the natural and physical sciences through participatory exhibts and programs. museumsusa.org
South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park is the largest and loftiest of the mountain ranges that lie east of the Blue Ridge. The South Mountains sprawl across 100,000 acres in three counties, with 18,000 acres included in the park (just 7,... trails.com
;Boone's Fork -Anita-alta Brha Youth & Horse Camp
The elevation is 1,300 ft.The campground has two loops, one of which is for group camping. The understory is manicured grass with a variety of deciduous trees, i.e., Dogwood, maple, poplar, etc. and hemlock. Because th... forestcamping.com
Mortimer
The elevation is 1,500 ft.The campground, stretching up a hill. Campers must cross a low-water bridge to reach the campsites at the rear of campground which are in an open grass field. Limited shade is provided by heml... forestcamping.com
Duke Power State Park
- Formerly known as Duke Power State Park, Lake Norman State Park resides on the shores of Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in the state. Visitors may enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and camping. Lake Norman was cre... wildernet.com
Lake Norman State Park
This path makes a loop within the borders of Lake Norman State Park. It meanders 5.2 miles?primarily along the shoreline of Lake Norman?and offers stunning views of the remote northern portion of the lake. Following a wellmai... trails.com