There are many things to do and see in the Town of Matthews and the Charlotte Metropolitian Area.

In Matthews there are shops, restaurants, cultural activities, and historical downtown district. Visit any of the links below to learn of upcoming events and activities or the upcoming events page on this website.

Throughout the year the Matthews Train Depot and Visitors Center is open. The Train Depot was constructed in the late 1880s. It served as a social and economic beehive for years. Passenger service ended in 1958 but the depot remained in operation until 1966. The train depot stood idle until 1999 when the Town of Matthews purchased it. It was relocated to a prominent location in the Village Green of downtown Matthews. The building was restored and now serves as the home of the Matthews Visitors Center and the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. A red caboose that is available for the public to visit is adjacent to the Train Depot.

The Visitor's Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A variety of Town merchandise and memorabilia is available at the center. For more information call 704-847-3649.

For activities in the Charlotte Metropolitian Area visit www.charlottesgotalot.com; charlotteculturalguide.com and the official visitnc.com site for sites and activities across North Carolina.