CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are only a few days left to check out two winter activities at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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In November, the Upper Pond was transformed into an ice skating rink, and a new half-mile lighted walking trail opened. Both attractions will close on Monday.
The ice skating experience features 17,000 square feet of ice and three distinct programming areas: an ice trail, a free skate area and an activity zone.
There’s also a skate-up Airstream bar inside the rink, where you can purchase hot chocolate, coffee, or beer.
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Skating requires an access pass and is available through an Annual Pass, Day Pass or Single Activity Pass starting at $20. All passes include skate rental in addition to activity access.
"Lights" is a half-mile walking trail in the woods that leads visitors through a series of immersive light installations featuring honeycombs, vines, crystals and more.
The works are site-specific to the Whitewater Center and were created by Charlotte artist Meredith Connelly.
"Lights" runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, and there is no cost to walk the trail.
Parking at the center costs $6.
For more information, check out usnwc.org.
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