Steele Creek, North Carolina travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Steele Creek is a neighborhood and major district in Charlotte. Steele Creek is located along Lake Wylie in the far southwest quadrant of Charlotte primarily bordered by Interstate 485 to the east and located south of the Charlotte Airport. This area is home to the Charlotte Premium Outlets and Rivergate shopping centers as well as numerous suburban neighborhoods.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Steele Creek

McDowell Nature Preserve

Mostly undeveloped nature preserve located along Lake Wylie with a nature center, campground and numerous hiking trails.

Carowinds

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Jan. (climate data from nearby Fort Mill)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 23 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning McDowell Nature Preserve
Afternoon Carowinds

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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See

See McDowell Nature Preserve

Mostly undeveloped nature preserve located along Lake Wylie with a nature center, campground and numerous hiking trails.

📍 15222 York Rd.🕒 Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1-5 PM☎ +1 980-314-1128Checked Aug 2023

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Do

is most likely one of Charlotte's top attractions. This 400-acre amusement park on the stateline between southwest Charlotte and Fort Mill in South Carolina opened in March of 1973. This amusement park claims to be the thriller of the southeast with 13 roller coasters and 7 water rides. The entrance is located just across the stateline on Interstate 77 at exit 90.