Charlotte, NC

LOOK CLOSELY AT CHARLOTTE AND YOU'LL DISCOVER A LOT

Never-before-seen masterpieces on display, exquisite entrees from renowned chefs, and mind-blowing museums are among the debuts that Charlotte, North Carolina has welcomed.

Once you’re here, explore off-the-beaten-path Charlotte neighborhoods, high octane adventures at attractions like the NASCAR Hall of Fame and time-tested, year-round things to see and do. No matter where you go in Charlotte, you’ll find a lot to your liking …not to mention plenty of Southern comforts and urban excitement along the way.

Dining

If you are what you eat, then while dining in Charlotte you’d be a Southern-fried supper with a side of mac n’ cheese…or a Mediterranean mouthful of heavenly hummus…or a phenomenal filet cooked to 1600 degrees of perfection. Guess that proverb doesn’t work too well in the Queen City of Charlotte.

With so many restaurants to choose from, this city literally is a feast for the senses. Charlotte restaurants range from don’t miss hole-in-the-wall joints with fried pickles you’ll never forget, to French-inspired fine dining with panoramic views of the city below, or “farm-to-fork” fare that’s fresher than you can imagine. If your mouth isn’t watering yet, check your pulse. Charlotte’s culinary treasures await.

Nightlife

Hit up Charlotte's rockin’ nightlife scene at the NC Music Factory to sample hotspots and live music along a signature stroll district set amid historic mill buildings. Swing by the EpiCentre, where you can roll a strike, croon to your favorite covers, or explore global cuisine and cocktails. Root for the Charlotte Bobcats (or other favorite team if you dare) in a friendly brew pub with more plasma and projection screen TVs than you can count. Or take in a blockbuster movie or “indy” flick at a comfy Charlotte theater. Here’s a variety of nightlife options to get you started.

Shopping

As the largest and most accessible city between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Charlotte’s got style and plenty of shopping. With a changing face sure to surprise most fashionistas, this Southern hub offers up some of the best designer labels this side of Manhattan.

Shop at high end boutiques peppered with labels like Narciso Rodriguez and Michael Kors or local shopping destinations that offer every name in fashion and home décor. These regular mainstays are not to be missed. Here’s an additional sampling of some of the great places for retail therapy you’ll find as you shop in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Shopping is just one of the many reasons why people make plans to visit Charlotte!

Attractions

So many things to do, so little time…Isn’t that always the way it goes? Charlotte’s attractions are no exception. This city may have a reputation for NASCAR roots, but its ways to play stretch far beyond the track (although riding shotgun at speeds of 160 mph is nothing to sneeze at!).

The elegant orchids at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, the rip-roaring coasters at Carowinds, and the Broadway show tunes at Belk Theatre are just a few of the countless reasons to shut off the Blackberry and book an extra day for all the Charlotte attractions in the fine Southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina.