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US National Whitewater Center: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 42 attractions in Charlotte
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Activities: rock climbing, white-water rafting, biking, hiking
Attraction type: Sports complex
Address: 820 Hawfield Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214
Tel: 704-391-3900

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Good day out

US National Whitewater Center

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4 of 5 stars
marb18   4 contributions
Syracuse, NY
May 10, 2009

We went on a rainy day because the trip was already planned. It was a little hard to find the center since there are new roads that the GPS didn't pick up, so leave a little early. The front desk staff was slow and rude (don't count on them for any help or advise), which started our day on a bad note until we met the whitewater rafting staff. We begain with the adventure trip then went back for the rodeo trip...what a blast! We would have gone back for more or tried kayaking, but they shut off the water pumps...That was disappointing. The dressing rooms were nice. Make sure you bring close toed shoes and a change of clothes. Lunch was pricey, but very good. The sun came out, but the mega zip line and trails were closed (another disapointment). We tried the small zip and climbing wall which was okay. We wished there were more attractions open, but the whitewater trips made up for that.

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Horrible Customer Service

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1 of 5 stars
droberts03   1 contribution
Greensboro,NC
Sep 21, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I will NEVER return to this park!!! I called their registration line on Thursday to make reservations for Sunday. I was meeting friends from various locations in NC & VA. Due to the lengthy travel for some I asked if we needed to make reservations for a particular time in case some arrived earlier or later, their rep repeatedly stated that Sundays were not busy and just arrive 30 minutes prior the raft time. We arrived only to be told that the evening before the park decided to close the 5pm raft time. Wasted time & money!!!!

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Loads of fun!

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5 of 5 stars
Nicole-CT   28 contributions
Connecticut
Aug 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

During our stay in Charlotte, we went whitewater rafting here and it was a great time! The tour guides are very friendly and make it a fun time for all. They are well trained and know how to control the raft...not once did we feel unsafe. The whole time in the rapids, we felt as safe as one could be. Beforehand, they inform everyone of safety and what to do if you fall out. The rafting itself was fun fun fun! They take pictures while you are rafting and they post them on their website immediately. The price was under $50 per person...which we thought was a good deal. I would advise spending a day here if you are visting Charlotte.

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World Class Fun!!!

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5 of 5 stars
Sharandippity   1 contribution
Kentucky
Jul 1, 2008

This facility is absolutely magnificent! It truly is adult playland! I went on a two hour whitewater raft trip on my 53rd birthday and haven't had that much fun in years! The guides are terrific, the facility is fabulous, and the price is fair. If whitewater isn't your thing, there are climbing walls, biking trails, hikiing trails, camping facilities and kayak runs. The restaurant was great, the bathhouse clean, and an abundance of seating around the course made just watching fun! If you're in Charlotte in the summer, this is a MUST-visit!

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First time Visit to Charlotte - include some whitewater rafting!

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5 of 5 stars
J&MDAV   39 contributions
London
Sep 18, 2007

If traveling through the Charlotte area, consider visiting and taking in some whitewater rafting. This was great for novices like us, learned a lot, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Note that the rock climbing looked pretty good as well (not for us…). Friendly staff who focused on ensuring we had several great rides.

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US National Whitewater Center Address

820 Hawfield Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214 Tel: 704-391-3900