Best Tours & Experiences in Charlotte for Kids & Families

12 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Latta Park, ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center, Reedy Creek Nature Center. 4 listings are free. 3 listings are indoor. 5 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

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Find the top tours experiences in Charlotte, NC for kids and families. We've rated each for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value — so you can plan the perfect family day.

Top Picks

Latta Park

4.7 stars

Latta Park's playground is a Dilworth neighborhood staple, well-maintained, appropriately shaded, and surrounded by a great community vibe. Kids love

1, 9FreeOutdoor$0; Dilworth restaurants 5, 10 min walk for food

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

4.7 stars

ImaginOn is a genuinely exceptional facility, a purpose-built children's library and theater complex that represents some of the best free and low-cos

1, 13 yearsIndoor$0 for library/free programming

Reedy Creek Nature Center

4.7 stars

The live animal exhibits inside the Nature Center, snakes, turtles, and other native species, are a guaranteed hit. Kids also love the hands-on nature

3, 12FreeIndoor & Outdoor$0; programs are free, bring snacks

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

4.7 stars

The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens offer a free, peaceful outdoor experience with a greenhouse, outdoor garden trails, and diverse plant collections

All ages, best for 1, 12FreeIndoor & Outdoor$0

North Carolina Zoo

4.6 stars

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is one of the largest natural habitat zoos in the world, a 500+ acre facility where animals live in expansive natur

All agesOutdoor$80, $120 for 2 adults + 2 kids

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