Top 12 things to do and attractions in Belmont (2024)

Had an amazing time here on a weekend. We were lucky to visit on the day they had the build your own boat event. It was packed and there was an amazing atmosphere. It was fun to watch the enthusiasm with which people cheered and the creativity and resourcefulness of the participants. I personally tried the mountain bike rental for the first time and enjoyed it. My friend tried the rafting and had a great time as well. They have a huge number of trails to explore and a wide range of activities (zip lining, rock climbing, rafting/ice skating) to choose from. Perfect spot to spend a day outdoors.

This place is magical.Having recently moved to NC, when I realized this place was here I was so excited to visit. Being just 15 minutes away, I ventured out on a warm sunny day to see what it was all about.The atmosphere is incredible. From people hanging out having drinks, combating the whitewater rapids, zip-lining, rock climbing, or hiking...there's something for everyone. My first visit was mostly soaking in the sun with a short hike down to the river. Since that first visit however, I've walked on the numerous miles of trails on the property. It looks deceiving at first but there is a lot of trail to cover. Each time I come back it is like the first experience all over again.The staff are friendly and the only real wait time for anything is to get food. However, even that isn't bad. A must visit for anyone in the area or passing through.

White Water Center does it all. WWC holds all of your outdoor adventures from rafting, rock climbing, paddle boarding, to team building courses and bike trails. They have great food and multiple bars throughout the area. They hold river jam concerts in the summer and they do ice skating in the winter.They have season passes available, but even if you show up for a concert one night the parking is only $6.This is a great spot, and we're lucky to have them close to Charlotte. Can't recommend them enough.

Loved it! All we did was hiking and it was great! If you like rock climbing or Mt. Biking you need to check it out! There are activities for all ages!There's an outfitter for you to buy gear and a restaurant too. The food was great! I had an excellent, flavorful, burger, with thick pieces of bacon in it.

I had the pleasure of visiting the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC last weekend, and I can honestly say that it was one of the most fun and exhilarating experiences of my life. The center offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining, rock climbing, and mountain biking. I opted to go whitewater rafting, and I was not disappointed. The course was challenging but not too difficult, and the guides were incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. We had a blast navigating the rapids and getting soaked in the process.In addition to the outdoor adventures, the center also has a number of other amenities, including a ropes course, a climbing wall, a skate park, and a lake for swimming. There is also a variety of restaurants and shops on-site, so you can easily spend a whole day at the center without having to leave.Overall, I had an absolutely amazing time at the US National Whitewater Center. It is the perfect place to go for an adrenaline-pumping adventure or a relaxing day in the sun. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great outdoor experience. Remember to take sunscreen, ice cooler, plenty of water and Gatorade, spare dry clothes and shoes, and use the locker facility for easy access to your personal items.

I LOVE the whitewater center! I visit at least once a week and I live 25 minutes away. I enjoy going to river jam, off leash, yoga classes, walk the trails, paddle board, etc! The facility is always nice and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Pro tip: if you’re going to visit more than 3 times a year, buy the annual parking pass! It’s only $40.

Had so much fun ice skating here. There many tables and chairs near by a fire place where you can do your own picnics at no cost. We went in winter so the water rafting was closed. The ice skating was open till 11PM and the tickets were very reasonable.

This is an awesome facility! It's not far from highway I-85. Everyone that comes has to pay for parking, but after that you only pay for whatever activity you want to participate in. Walking the trails or the grounds is free.Plan on spending the whole day here. With that in mind, they offer food and beverages and have several restrooms throughout.Any activity that you want to participate in requires on site training before you can participate.Everyone is welcome, of all ages.

Whitewater Center is amazing. It’s a great place to spend a day out doing a bunch of activities ranging from rafting, kayaking, biking and quite a few other adventure activities. We visited on a Saturday and it was quite busy.There are hiking spaces as well, and it’s great to walk here, albeit on a less warmer day. On warm days, it can be a bit uncomfortable to walk here. We will be back here for the adventure activities. It’s a highly recommended place in Charlotte, and I see why.Parking is 6 dollars, and there’s ample parking available. Restrooms are scattered throughout the whitewater center.

This place is amazing! If you've been multiple times or have never been at all, there is so much to do here! It's absolutely one of the top places to see in Charlotte. They have live music most weekends and lots of different events. Check out their website for what is happening as well as what trails are open. If you don't want to do anything other than hang out, you can do that, too. Pay to park and enjoy the area. Bonus, they are dog friendly!

I’ve been in Charlotte a few years now and never knew this gem existed! This place is amazing. The robe courses, zip lining, rafting, climbing walls and trails are great. Center is well kept, staff is very helpful and restaurants have good really quick bites. Few suggestions, bring a change of clothes (in case you want to go rafting), eat something (robe courses are challenging but fun) and stay hydrated, especially on hot days. And there’s live music at night which is so relaxing. Overall, awesome place for all kinds of activities, must go!

Probably one of the coolest places I’ve ever visited. In town catching up with friends and we decided to head here for a few hours. They have a full-blown lazy river that is turned into Whitewater Rapids, which is amazing to see. They also have multiple rental bike centers, high ropes, courses, and hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails. It’s basically one stop shop adventure park with everything cool that you could ever want. Rock walls, beer taps every 50 feet, amazing restaurant on site etc. etc. Don’t miss out your chance to go check this out. It is extremely cool.

It was off-season in January; the whitewater "drained" and most activities were closed when we visited. Yet, still one could easily envision the awesomeness of this facility during warmer months. There were climbing & bouldering walls, even inverts over water; mountain biking with an extensive network of trails to ride; and zip lines, rope courses with suspension bridges hidden in the nearby pine forest to explore. When summer returns, crowds will enjoy watching kayakers and rafters maneuver through the rapids, as well as challenging themselves in their outdoorsy passions. There's no better place for the sporting enthusiast in Charlotte than here.

There’s a parking fee or you can buy their annual parking pass.Hiking is for free but you have to pay for activities like:ClimbingRopes coursesZip lineKayaking, etc.They have restaurants inside.Live music.‘Movie night’ in the summer (check their website).You can bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, etc.dog friendly and they recently open a dog park (off leash).Restrooms can get crowded, there’s usually a line to get inside if there’s a special activity going on.They have different activities throughout the year. (St. Patrick’s Day, 4th of July, etc).They have fireworks for the 4th of July and it’s pretty cool, just be aware to be patient at the end when everyone is leaving at the same time, because you will be stuck in your car trying to leave.They also have ice skating in the winter and got coco for the holidays.

Five stars for the new dog park! This is exactly what my dogs have been waiting for. It’s a dog park like no other. It’s essentially off leash hiking in a very large contained area. My dogs enjoyed trekking through the variety of trails and taking a plunge in the lake. We can’t wait to visit again!

Awesome park with lots to do. Day pass covered most ziplines and drop tower. They had an event for dogs and their owners, which included dogs on ice. Also, there are lots of trails for runners and bikers and, of course, when it warms up white water rafting. It is amazing to find a huge nature park like this just outside of Charlotte, and it includes a beer garden.

There's something special about this park. My family and I love nature, and this place is so dear to our hearts. The parking, which used to be $6 per vehicle, is now $12. Once you've paid, you can literally spend all day inside the whitewater center either doing free activities or more paid activities like rope courses, bungee, zip-lining, kayaking (there's even rapids).. There's so many trails, and they're all very well maintained and beautiful. To top it all off, during the winter time, the water is closed off and turned into a massive ice skating ring that is 8 shaped. Yesterday was a bit warm, so the ice was melting a bit. But, even then, there was an employee cleaning off the water intermittently.Oh, there's also a small restaurant with basic food options which taste great. All in all, this place is beautiful and shouldn't be missed by anyone who comes to Charlotte.

The US National Whitewater Center holds a special place in my heart, truly a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Nestled in the embrace of nature, it is a playground where one can escape the digital world and immerse themselves in the exhilarating experiences the center offers. From the heart-pounding rush of whitewater rafting to the heights reached while rock climbing, the thrill of zip-lining, the grace of ice skating, and the adrenaline rush of mountain biking, the Whitewater Center caters to every adventure craving.What makes this place exceptional is not just the myriad of activities, but the genuine engagement it fosters. Here, people set aside their electronics, forging connections with each other and the raw beauty of the surroundings. It's a place where the boundary between Heaven and Earth seems to blur, as the joy and excitement of the activities intertwine with the natural serenity.The US National Whitewater Center isn't just a destination; it's a sanctuary for those seeking an escape, an adventure, and a connection with the great outdoors. It's a testament to the magic that happens when people come together to embrace the thrill of life and the beauty of the world around them.

This place is awesome if you are into theses types of activities. It’s great for kids and young adults. It was late November when we visited so about half the activities are closed (all water and some zip lines and ropes courses). It’s really pretty doing the zip lines and ropes courses through the trees. The one downside I found was the wait for certain activities was long due to the type of activity and/or short staffed. It’s a large area so be prepared to walk, especially to Hawk island where the big zip lines are. You do have to go through a briefing to get suited up for the zip lines and ropes courses and unfortunately you have to take everything off and get suited up again when you change locations. The day pass is worth it if you get there when it opens but if you get there later, price out the activities you plan on doing to see if it’s worth it. In November the main activities were only open from approximately 12p-5p, with some being shorter so you don’t have a lot of time given the time delays and distance between venues.

The place is a lot of fun, but we spent a lot of time standing in line to get a wrist band on a weekday when they weren't very busy.They have many activities and a person could spend two to three days doing them all. Kayaking, rafting, high ropes courses, several zip lines, (Three were closed during our visit), mountain biking, hiking or trail running on about 50 miles of trails. Most of the trails were quite easy. Most of the blue intermediate trails I would rate as easy. One short trail they had rated as a green beginner trail should be blue. Mountain biking is free if you have your own bike. It's $35 if you want to ride and use one of their single speed bikes or an additional $20 ($55 total) if you want to rent a full suspension 2024 Stump Jumper Sram NX equipped bike. On April 1, 2024 the Stumpjumper I rode was 2 weeks old.Also we bought a cold soda for $3.25 from them. It wasn't very cold. I asked for a cup of ice. They don't have ice. I also thought they should have water bottle filling stations, but they don't. All they have is drinking fountains. At least it is chilled water coming from them.