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The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about North Carolina’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Charlotte. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art features a collection of modern and abstract art including paintings, sculpture, and drawings work by artists such as Giacometti, Warhol, and Le Corbusier.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-353-9200
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Historic Rosedale Plantation

Explore 200 years of history at Historic Rosedale Plantation with exciting programs and special tours for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-335-0325
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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a university botanical garden that strives to encourage appreciation and knowledge of plant life for educational, environmental, and decorative purposes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-687-8622
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Billy Graham Library

The Billy Graham Library is dedicated to religious leader Billy Graham. Discover the history of his career through interactive kiosks, and stroll through the Memorial Prayer Garden.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-401-3200

Carolinas Aviation Museum

On display at the Carolinas Aviation Museum are civil and commercial aircraft, the 1903 Wright Flyer, and military aircraft dating back to World War I. The museum, located parallel to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, allows students to learn STEM concepts in relation to aviation. 

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-997-3770

Charlotte Ballet

Charlotte Ballet’s programming engages students, teachers and the community in a range of artistic activities that explore dance as an art form.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-372-0101

Charlotte Museum of History

The Charlotte Museum of History seeks to interpret the history of the Charlotte/Mecklenburg region. Groups can learn about the historic neighborhoods, culture, artifacts, and geography of the region.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-568-1774

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture at Levine Center for the Arts is a community epicenter for music, dance, theater, visual art, film, arts education programs, literature and community outreach.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-547-3700

Mint Museum

The Mint Museum’s broad collection features American art, decorative arts, sculpture, modern and contemporary art, and ancient American art. At the Mint Museum, groups will learn how art impacts culture and explore techniques artists use to tell a story.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-337-2000

Wells Fargo History Museum

Wells Fargo History Museum in Uptown Charlotte features interactive displays tracing the history of Wells Fargo bank and gold mining in North Carolina.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-715-1866

Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary

Groups will enjoy a day with nature as they tour Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary and learn about the birds and other small animals that live there. They’ll hear a story, and learn about the garden’s role as a bird habitat.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
TEL - 704-331-0664

About us

FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Charlotte—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Charlotte by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
    Find Charlotte art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Charlotte class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Charlotte history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Charlotte team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Charlotte aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Charlotte field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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