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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 42 attractions in Charlotte
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Activities: group tours/walking tour
Attraction type: Children's museum, Science museum, Other, Museum
Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Tel: 704-372-6261

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5 of 5 stars
melissagasca   7 contributions
fayetteville, nc
Sep 13, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

This was an awsome place for kids any age! In fact, me and my husband had fun too. I did not think that we would be there for long, but we were there for four hours and still did not get to see everything. The staff was excellant, very friendly and helpful. I would reccomend this place for anyone traveling with kids to Charlotte!!

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“Fun for Kids of all Ages”

Discovery Place

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5 of 5 stars
mcc1229   9 contributions
advance
Dec 3, 2005
5/10 found this review helpful

We spent 4 hours on a Saturday with our children ages 13/7/5. All had a wonderful time. Parking was very easy and quick. There were so many things for the children to do. We enjoyed the Dome IMAX. They especially loved the Chemistry experiment show put on by the retired high school chemistry teacher. Even I was shocked by the excitement of recreating the Hindenburg by exploding Hydrogen filled ballons!!
Overall a big hit!

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“Fun Place for Kids...”

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4 of 5 stars
cupcake87   9 contributions
NC
Jul 13, 2005
7/17 found this review helpful

This is a great place for kids. It's hands-on educational fun. When I went last time, I got to pet a sea urchin! Don't miss the I Max!

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Discovery Place Address

301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Tel: 704-372-6261