Water Sports

U.S. National Whitewater Center. At 1,300 acres, this renowned outdoor center on the Catawba River offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels. Guests can enjoy white-water rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rock climbing, ziplines, ropes courses, a canopy tour, and mountain biking. Recent additions include a free climbing wall over water and an ice-skating rink. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28214. 704/391--3900; www.usnwc.org.