Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!

Stevens Creek Nature Preserve covers 281 acres and protects the restored Stevens Creek, which is the historic range of the federally endangered Carolina Heelsplitter mussel. Over 3 miles of looped trails meander through the forest. Stop and observe nature in action down by the creek, watch birds in the native plant garden or enjoy a picnic at the firepit. The Nature Center is free to visit and features live, native animals, an exhibit hall, rentable classroom for birthdays and events, and a gift shop. Education staff offer public and private programs for individuals and groups year-round. The Nature Center is open Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm and the Preserve is open from 6:30am to sunset.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the Carolinas’ Garden for all seasons, providing guests a chance to reconnect with nature and to create lifelong memories with friends and family. Located within 380 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie, spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, a visitor pavilion, a garden store and nature trails await the visitor.