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With kids in Uptown

4 local spots in Uptown. Many museums have free or discounted family days; check before you go.

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Museum

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Museum of NASCAR history with exhibits including Glory Road and the Hall of Honor. It stays open during renovations expected to finish in summer 2027, using a temporary entrance off S Caldwell St.

400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · Uptown

Youth library and theatre

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

Youth center run by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children's Theatre of Charlotte, with two theatres, a library for kids 11 and under, a teen-only library and a media production studio.

300 E 7th St · Uptown

Science museum

Discovery Place Science

Nonprofit hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, an IMAX Dome theatre, live experiments and animal encounters.

168 W 6th St · Uptown

Indoor water park

Ray's Splash Planet

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation indoor water park on the Irwin Creek Academic Center campus, with a three-story slide and lazy river, plus swim lessons and birthday parties.

215 N. Sycamore St. · Uptown

FAQ

Where can I go for with kids in Uptown?

NASCAR Hall of Fame (400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (300 E 7th St), Discovery Place Science (168 W 6th St), Ray's Splash Planet (215 N. Sycamore St.).

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