Lazy 5 Ranch
The Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC, lets visitors talk to, touch and admire domestic and exotic animals from six continents, including giraffe, zebras, buffalo, cattle, sheep, goats, emus, llamas, cows and more. Patrick Schneider Photography
The Green in Uptown Charlotte
Young girls play on the Fish Fountain, one of many public art pieces in The Green, a popular urban park in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC. Patrick Schneider Photography
Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Exterior of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture part of the Levine Center for the Arts, one of Charlotte's key cultural destinations. Patrick Schneider Photography
The Intimidator roller coaster at Carowinds
Intimidator roller coaster, the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Southeast. The thrill ride was inspired by NASCAR race legend Dale Earnhardt and has capacity for 1,600 riders each hour, rises to a height of 232 feet, and reaches 80 mph. Patrick Schneider Photography
Carolina Raptor Center
This Turkey Vulture is one of many injured and orphaned raptors living at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, NC. Through its mission of environmental stewardship and conservation, the center helps birds of prey through rehabilitation & research. Patrick Schneider Photography
The Intimidator roller coaster at Carowinds
Intimidator roller coaster, the tallest, fastest and longest coaster in the Southeast. The thrill ride was inspired by NASCAR race legend Dale Earnhardt and has capacity for 1,600 riders each hour, rises to a height of 232 feet, and reaches 80 mph. Patrick Schneider Photography
Great Barrier Reef at Carowinds
The popular 25,000 square-foot wave pool remains the centerpiece of the water park and provides a realistic, surf-like experience for guests. Patrick Schneider Photography
Young plays in The Green, a popular urban park in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC. Patrick Schneider Photography
The NBA's Charlotte Bobcats take the court at Time Warner Cable Arena in Uptown Charlotte Patrick Schneider Photography
An Afternoon at the Ballpark
Two kids arrive early to watch the Triple-A Charlotte Knights taking batting practice. Patrick Schneider Photography
Thousands listen to the Charlotte Symphony during "Pops in the Park" at the Symphony Park in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood Patrick Schneider Photography
Pops in the Park
Every Sunday in June, thousands of people pack the lawn at Symphony Park in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood for "Pops in the Park" performed by the Charlotte Symphony. Patrick Schneider Photography
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
The Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. HGTV, Home and Garden Television, named Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden one of the nation's 20 Great Gardens. Patrick Schneider Photography
Discovery Place
Visitors to Charlotte's Discovery Place museum learn about the biodiversity of the world. Discovery Place, Uptown Charlotte's interactive children's museum,has age-appropriate exhibits for kids of all ages. Patrick Schneider Photography
Discovery Place
Visitors to Charlotte's Discovery Place museum check out World Alive, the museum's exhibit with an aquarium, a rainforest, a biodiversity gallery and two hands-on labs created to inspire inquiry-based learning. Patrick Schneider Photography
Lazy 5 Ranch
Get up close and personal with a zebra at the Lazy 5 Ranch, a drive through park and safari in Mooresville, NC. Patrick Schneider Photography