The sprawling campus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is home to a botanical garden and activity centers ready to shape the lives of its young and curious visitors.
These free-entry botanical gardens draw over 300,000 visitors annually, with eight greenhouses and six themed plant collections. In January and February, seasonal plants such as evergreen and witch hazel line the Susie Harwood Trail, and orchids bloom. Visitors delight in Van Landingham Glen in spring, when a sea of green blossoms and the azaleas, spring bulbs, and redbuds come to life.
Whether you're forming your own intramural team or a spectator, the sports events at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte aren't to be missed. Choose from varsity and intramural sports such as volleyball, tennis, and basketball to unique endeavors such as archery, dodgeball, and bubble soccer – there's no better way to meet new friends.
Spend the day outside at this nature reserve just 11 minutes by car from UNC Charlotte's campus. Pack a picnic and relax on the fishing pier or play a rousing game of basketball or disc golf. Admire the fall foliage on one of the many hiking trails or learn about regional reptiles at the nature center's displays.
