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Science: If you love science, you are in for a treat.

First stop is Discover Place, where you can see animatronic dinosaurs and science displays. Most of the
items there are very kid-friendly, and most are even hands-on. The crown gem of this wonderful science
resource is the Omnimax theater, used as a planetarium, but is also an incredible theater-in-the-round that
is stories high and viewable in 360degrees. At the time of writing, there is a special on swimming with
dolphins that places you alongside of these amazing animals in their own natural environment. Discovery
Place is also an award-winning environmental and nature center. Link to Discover Place HERE

The Discover Place is affiliated with the Charlotte Arts & Science Council.

Your next stop is the Charlotte Historic Aviation Commisions. This is a combo museum-hanger featuring airplanes in various stages of restoration. They have everything from old civilian to rare military aircraft. Located 15 minutes from Uptown at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, it is pretty easy to find. 704-239-8442. Link HERE

The Energy Explorium is pretty cool. It includes hands-on energy exhibits at a nuclear power facility,
an outdoor picnic facility, and a nature trail along Lake Norman. Free. 13339 Haggers Ferry Road, Huntersville NC, 800-777-0003 or locally at 704-875-5600. Link HERE.

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