- Our list of the best things to do in Matthews, North Carolina, features the top 157 nearby activities — including 58 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Matthews, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Matthews, NC , followed by 138 popular activities in nearby cities, including Charlotte, Concord, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Belmont, Fort Mill, Monroe, Indian Trail, Cornelius, Gastonia, Lancaster and Davidson
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26.3 Miles
The Schiele Museum of Natural History is divided up into seven halls including the North Carolina Natural History, North American Habitats, North American Wildlife, Earth and Man, and American Indian. The museum also has temporary exhibits and an outside gallery.
26.3 Miles
81%
42 votes
1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Focusing on the natural wonders of the world, The Schiele Museum of Natural History focuses on various species of flora, fauna, minerals and fossils. The museum features full-size lifelike dioramas that help bring the historical features to life.
26.3 Miles
100%
3 votes
17505 W. Catawba Ave. Waterstreet Seaport -Suite 130, 18919 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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A stand up paddle board and surfing outfitter, My Aloha Paddle & Surf, Inc sells a variety of equipment, accessories, and apparel. The company also offers surfing and paddle boarding lessons.
26.3 Miles
A city-sponsored art complex, the Cornelius Arts Center features a variety of art exhibits in various genres and media. The center also offers art classes and workshops, and hosts birthday parties, as well.
26.3 Miles
Martha Rivers Park is a castled themed, enclosed playground. They offer sandpits, baseball and soccer fields along with a paved walking trail that goes around the facility. The park also provides picnic shelters, shady benches and a concession stand.
26.4 Miles
Spanning 200 acres, Fisher Farm is a large open green space being developed into a park. It offers extensive trails for hiking, biking, or jogging, and visitors can see a broad range of flora and fauna.
26.5 Miles
95%
85 votes
20310 Chartwell Center Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Named after celebrated racecar driver Michael Waltrip, Michael Waltrip's Raceworld is a museum, archive and presentation space featuring a rotating series of exhibits relating to NASCAR. Raceworld's offerings emphasize Waltrip's career and that of his three co-drivers.
26.6 Miles
Featuring a football team from a local high school, Brown A L Stadium can seat up to 12,000 people for its home games. The team draws a large crowd whenever they play against a rival school.
26.6 Miles
Located on the campus of USC Lancaster, USCL Bundy Auditorium hosts a variety of performing arts acts in its 400 seat theater. Plays, musical performances, comedy, and more can be seen at this venue.
26.7 Miles
Measuring seven acres, Legion Park features a historic marker beside an old spring that once provided water for the town and served as a Revolutionary War encampment site. It offers a baseball field, picnic areas, a playground and walking trails.