Head to the lively city of Western Piedmont
Take a holiday to Western Piedmont and enjoy the area's live music, art galleries and theatre scene. This city's sporting events, university setting and shopping draw many visitors. Bank of America Stadium and Carowinds Theme Park are just a couple of the must-see attractions. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Western Piedmont
Are you hoping to find things to do in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Western Piedmont has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Charlotte Motor Speedway (29.3 mi / 47.2 km)
- Lazy 5 Ranch (11.9 mi / 19.1 km)
- Farmington Dragway (17 mi / 27.4 km)
- Mooresville Golf Course (18.3 mi / 29.4 km)
- Richard Childress Vineyards (19.4 mi / 31.2 km)
- Shadow Springs Vineyard (26.1 mi / 42 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Western Piedmont
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Western Piedmont is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Norman (25.1 mi / 40.4 km)
- Dan Nicholas Park (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
- Lake Norman State Park (19.4 mi / 31.1 km)
- High Rock Lake (19.7 mi / 31.7 km)
- Tanglewood Park (19.7 mi / 31.7 km)
- Truist Sports Park (20.1 mi / 32.4 km)
Transport to and around Western Piedmont
Fly into Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional), the closest airport, located 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds), which is 33.3 mi (53.6 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Salisbury Station, Kannapolis Station and High Point Station are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Western Piedmont by catching a ride on the metro at UNC Charlotte - Main Station, JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station or McCullough Station.