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Charlotte, N.C.
After taking a stroll through the South End of Charlotte for craft beers and nightlife and taking your pick of tons of science and art museums, be sure to hit the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Ideal for the summer months, and a must if you’ve never rode rapids before, the center features man-made whitewater rapids for a go at the boat ride of your life. Plus, there’s rock-climbing and ziplining to stay dry.
Extra: Don’t miss the Metalmorphosis installation, a humanoid sculpture by David Černý that’s always moving, shifting and spouting water.