if you are visiting Charlotte be sure to explore around the city. There are plenty of cool things to see/do within an hours drive from Charlotte such as the Carolina Raptor, Center Lazy 5 Ranch, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Lake Norman State Park, McDowell Nature Preserve, Latta Plantation, Town Creek Indian Mound, NC Transportation Museum Does anyone have any other suggestions?
If you are into military aircrafts and history, I suggest visiting the Levine Museum of the New South in downtown Charlotte, and the Carolinas Aviation Museum located at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
Piedmont Town Center is a good place to catch live bands and the Gold Rush Trolley (free) is a good way to explore uptown Charlotte. Museum wise, you have the the Stanly County Museum, Wells Fargo Museum and The Mint Museum.