Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
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If you consider yourself a life-long learner, a teacher, or someone else who fosters learning within your community, see what we have to offer through Learning Vacations, Discovery Place, Charlotte Nature Museum or at your site.


Learning Vacations
Explore your world near and far. Let Discovery Place be your travel agent! Offering Learning Vacations for families, couples and single travelers, Discovery Place organizes every detail to create a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. You cannot get a vacation like this with anyone else. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly. Book your adventure today: 704.372.6261 x300

Travel to the Mountains with Discovery Place & Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation!

BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERY WEEKEND
Amazing activities are designed to enthuse a variety of interests, ages and capabilities.

Disconnect the Wiis and Blackberries and connect with nature, your family and create your own sense of place. Accommodation is at the award-winning Wildacres resort nestled among 1400 acres at an elevation of 3,300 feet atop Pompey’s Knob. The one price includes accommodation, meals (including social hours) and all activities.

May 1 – 3, 2009, Wildacres Resort
Adults $225.00 / Kids (age 12 and younger) $160.00

Activities include:

Survival is Common Sense Simple - Could you survive if you got lost in the mountains?
Drawing From Nature: A Guide to Sketching in the Field - Hone your observational skills and translate what you see to journal form.
Birding in the Blue Ridge - Experience the unique Blue Ridge ecosystem and the feathered friends who call it home.
Owl Prowl Night Hike - Venture into the night and learn owl calls, gaze at the stars, search for salamanders and identify sounds of the night.
Orienteering - Discover your sense of place by interpreting the landscape through observation, map and compass use.

Book before March 31 & save!
Early-bird pricing - Adults $185.00 / Kids (age 12 and younger) $130.00
TO BOOK CALL 704.372.6261 x300



Open Environment Experiences
Skilled presenters from Discovery Place lead an exciting thirty (30) minute presentation focusing on a science topic. The total experience will include hands on experiments/demonstrations, question, answer and exploration time. Or participants can have an opportunity to take a self-guided tour by exploring specimens, props and activities related to a science topic. This experience allows up close and hands-on interaction. Various topics are available by clicking the link below. For more information, call (704) 372-6261 x309.

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Special Event Days
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Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!
Discovery Place with the Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theater and the Charlotte Nature Musuem are the things to do in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit the Discovery Halls and view our permanent exhibits such as Our Living Planet, the Ocean Pool, the Rainforest, the Life Center, Einstein's Corner, and many more exciting exhibits. Don't foget to stop by the Charlotte Nature Museum while you are in Uptown. There you can see wonderful exhibits such as the Butterfly Pavillion and Our Big Backyard. Stop by today, there's so much to explore in Uptown Charlotte. Ignite the Wonder in You!