U.S. National Whitewater Center
Catawba River, Charlotte · Charlotte · ~6.7 mi from downtown Charlotte
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Day Pass $79 all-access · grounds free
A 1,300-acre outdoor playground on the Catawba: the world's largest man-made whitewater river, climbing walls, zip lines and 50 miles of trails. The $79 Day Pass covers the activities; walking the grounds and trails is free — parking is $13.
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Good for
Raft, climb and zip on the Catawba
Crowd
Rafters, climbers, zip-liners and trail runners
Getting there
Driving is the norm — about 25 minutes from Uptown
Parking
Parking is $13 per vehicle; entry to the grounds is free
Accessibility
Grounds and trails include rugged sections; the main facility areas are step-free