|  Cosmopolitan city with the ease of Southern charm and presents a unique atmosphere where big city meets down-home appeal. Charlotte’s newest development, The Epicenter, located in Center City offers visitor an evening of restaurants and entertainment where the city’s historical roots in blues, jazz, bluegrass and folk music come together to create a vibrant music scene.
Charlotte Dining, Restaurants and Nightlife
NASCAR Mecca and host to the hottest auto racing events in the country. Many people believe NASCAR has replaced both football and baseball as the #1 Spectator Sport in the U.S. More people watch the race each week than watch the Super Bowl, or the World Series.
The U.S. National Whitewater Center, an Olympic training center, is located in Charlotte.
Self Magazine also named Charlotte one of “Five Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal” for features like its Public Art Walking Tour, accessible museums such as the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, and nearby outdoor excursions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Charlotte Adventure and Activities
City named for Queen Charlotte of England and called the “Queen City”. Charlotte offers a wealth of museums that capture the city and region’s important history and significant role in shaping America. Prevention Magazine recently named the Queen City the best “Walking City” in North Carolina.
Center City Walking Tour Brochure
Charlotte Culture
City that has a lot of family activities, shopping and the nation’s second leading financial center, second only to New York City. |