Charlotte Travel Guide

For tourists and guests of Charlotte hotels, an attraction that has been a local favorite for years is still alive and well. The Children’s Theater of Charlotte allows families from Charlotte hotels to watch musicals and plays acted out by talented children. Visitors to the theater, like guests of Charlotte hotels, can enjoy numerous productions being acted out by kids ranging from the ages of three all the way up to 18.

The Children’s Theater has been entertaining locals, tourists, and guests of the many Charlotte hotels since 1948. Its performers come from all over the country to take place not only in their productions, but to attend the 8-16 weeks of theatrical school or year-round acting programs.

The Children’s Theater has earned many awards, based not only on the quality of their plays, but also the assistance and well-being they provide to the community. One of these awards is the Community Service award, which is handed out by the community and visitors to the city, much like the guests of Charlotte hotels. Another is the 2008 Medallion award, which is given to the organization with the top-rated staff and performers, and requires a high standard of artistic value.

The Children’s Theater is a must-see for any guests to Charlotte hotels, passers-by, or local residents who want to enjoy a good families night out with the kids.

For many families visiting Charlotte hotels—or at least dad anyway!—there is one golf club that is a must for any golf enthusiast: the Rocky River Golf Club. Rated the number one golf club by guests of Charlotte hotels and locals, Rocky River is not only a challenging new experience for beginner golfers, it’s an exciting course for even the most veteran players.

Bent Grass greens and 419 Tiftway Bermuda fairways make Rocky River a very challenging golf course to visitors from Charlotte hotels—one that appeals to all skill levels of golfer from beginners to scratch. There are four sets of tees allowing play to encompass a full range of opportunities for all who delight in the game. The course is open to visitors from Charlotte hotels, and there is a special golf package available to guests of the Embassy Suites Charlotte hotel.

In addition, Rocky River offers a variety of other amenities to visitors from Charlotte hotels. They include a Bent Grass putting green, a grass practice tee with 30 stations and target greens. The club’s practice facilities are always open during normal golf shop operating hours, so guests staying at Charlotte hotels can develop their golfing skills. Rental clubs in right hand, left hand and ladies are also available if you need clubs. The clubhouse offers cheerful dining facilities—both inside and out—wood lockers and dressing and shower facilities so guests of Charlotte hotels can relax after a long day on the greens.

Ranked in the top 100 golf courses in North Carolina, Rocky River is owned by the City of Concord, North Carolina but now a part of the Embassy Suites Golf Resort and Spa, making it a must-play for visitors at all Charlotte hotels.

For visitors of Charlotte hotels looking for a true thrill—or lots of them!—spend a day at the Carowind’s theme park. Open since 1973, the park has undergone many changes, but still excites all who visit. There are many ways for families from Charlotte hotels with children of any age to spend the day at the park.

For families from Charlotte hotels with younger children, there is plenty to do and see. In Nickelodeon Central, guests of Charlotte hotels can take the little ones on a train ride with Dora the Explorer, glide on airplanes at Tommy’s Take Off, ride the mini hot air balloons at Boot’s Balloon Race, and more. Other attractions appropriate for kids from Charlotte hotels include the Great Barrier Reef wave pool and the Jackaroo Landing water jungle gym.

For teens and adults from Charlotte hotels, the real thrills are found in the many rides throughout Carowinds, including the roller-coasters Nighthawk, Flight Deck, the Hurler, Thunder Road, and the famous Vortex. Plus, visitors from Charlotte hotels always get an adrenaline rush from Drop Zone, a free fall experience like nothing else. Other rides vary from the Rip Roarin’ Rapid water ride to the Abyss, a ride through a pitch-black tunnel on an inner tube slide.

In addition to rides, Carowind’s is a great stop for visitors from Charlotte hotels during the summer. The Boomerang Bay water park is open during the summer months, and guests from Charlotte hotels can spend the day relaxing by the pool or riding down the water slides. Plus, the park has many options for playing games, finding some snacks, and even doing a little souvenir shopping.

Guests from Charlotte hotels will definitely not run out of things to do at Carowind’s theme park. For more information, stop by the concierge desk at the Embassy Suites Concord/Charlotte Golf Resort & Spa.