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Charlotte (/ ˈ ʃ ɑːr l ə t / SHAR-lət) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the county seat of Mecklenburg County.The population was 874,579 at the 2020 census, making Charlotte the 15th-most populous city in the United States, the seventh-most populous city in the South, and the second-most populous city in the Southeast behind Jacksonville, Florida.
Charlotte for Couples. Plan your trip to Charlotte, NC with our guide to the best things to do. From arts and culture to outdoor adventures, discover the top attractions.
- 168 W 6th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
- (704) 327-2189
- Learn about Charlotte's History at the Levine Museum of the New South. Address. 401 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 704-333-1887.
- Play at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Address. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 704-391-3900. Web Visit website.
- Explore Freedom Park. Address. Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA. Get directions. Located on the eastern edge of Myers Park, the nearly 100-acre Freedom Park is a beautiful city retreat.
- Sample Local Food and Drink at 7th Street Public Market. Address. 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA. Get directions. Web Visit website. 7th Street Public Market is part public marketplace, part local food business incubator.
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- Feel A Need For Speed at The Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Battle The Rapids at The Us National Whitewater Center
- Catch A Show at The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
- Tour The Levine Center For The Arts
- Hop Aboard The Charlotte Rail Trail
- Take in A Sporting Event
- Bring The Kiddies to Imaginon
- Sample Some Carolina BBQ
- Go on An Old-School Date at The Badin Road Drive-In Theater
- Raise A Glass at A Charlotte Brewery
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Even if the words “drafting” and “drag” aren’t part of your daily vernacular, one visit to the Charlotte Motor Speedway and you’ll be talking like the experts. Races are a frenzy of noise, heat and dizzying speeds you can feel thundering in your chest. Stay overnight – tent camping and RV sites with full hookups offer something unique – or better y...
Whitewater kayaking and rafting are the focus at this massive complex, but the recreational activities don’t stop there. This 1300-acre playground is family- and pet-friendly, and a huge feather in Charlotte’s ecotourism cap. Whether you’re after frothy Class IV rapids, hiking trails, climbing walls or ropes courses, you can book a single activity ...
Just steps from the Levine Center, also on Tryon St, you’ll find another cultural arts powerhouse. Split between three venues – the Belk Theatre, Booth Playhouse and Stage Door – the Blumenthal runs the gamut of dance, comedy, drama and music. Artists and performers from across the globe convene here, so it’s well worth making an “Uptown evening” o...
There’s so much art happening here that you'll need a week for the Levine Center alone. The sprawling campus comprises the Mint Museum Uptown, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the Harvey B Gantt Center, and it's overflowing with eye – and ear – candy in the realms of film, sculpture, music and history. If you’ve got the time, the best deal is ...
City leaders have taken big strides toward making Charlotte more pedestrian-friendly, and the Rail Trailis a perfect example. After the route for the local light-rail system was developed, this multi-use trail was created, both to maximize the areas alongside it and to connect to other public-use paths. Just shy of 4 miles long, it features lively ...
With five major- and minor-league teams – football, basketball, hockey, soccer and baseball – calling the Queen City home, Charlotte’s professional-sports scene is a big deal, and venues like the Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center draw thousands of fans each season. In addition to regularly scheduled games, there are special family nights ...
If you're in town with kids in tow, this is a stop that will score major brownie points with the little ones. Creatively speaking, ImaginOnis a supercharged space brimming with books, theatrics and imagination – between the stacks and the stage, it's a constant source of online activities, bilingual programs and live performances for every age. The...
The dining scene in Charlotte is all-encompassing when it comes to international cuisine, but sometimes it’s nice to keep things close to home – and in the Carolinas, that means chowing down on barbecue with all the fixins. If you’re new to the world of smoked meats, don’t overthink it: as long as you smell hickory wood burning, the sauce is vinega...
For a romantic night out, skip dinner and drinks, and take in a double-feature at the Badin Road Drive-In Theaterinstead. Though it's technically outside of Charlotte, in the quiet town of Albemarle, it’s worth the hour-long drive. Movies are shown on two screens on a seasonal basis, and adult tickets cost $7. And there's a snack bar, so a popcorn ...
Ashevillestill reigns supreme when it comes to the number of breweries per capita, but Charlotte isn’t far behind – it has more than two dozen spread across town, so it's easy to get your hands on all manner of locally crafted beers. Create your own self-guided tour by visiting the likes of Olde Mecklenburg, Sycamore or Triple C Brewing. There's al...
Discover the best attractions and activities in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city and a hub of finance, culture and entertainment. From racing and whitewater to art and barbecue, find out what makes Charlotte unique and fun.
May 1, 2024 · 18 Fun Things to Do in Charlotte, NC. By Ann Henson. |. Reviewed by Marisa Méndez. |. Last updated on May. 1, 2024. You don't need to be a NASCAR aficionado to enjoy Charlotte's top to-dos;...
1 day ago · Charlotte, city, seat (1774) of Mecklenburg county, south-central North Carolina, U.S. It lies just east of the Catawba River in the Piedmont region. It was settled about 1750 and incorporated in 1768. The city was named for Princess Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III’s queen.
