Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
In the Carolina Piedmont region lays North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte also nicknamed Queen City which was first founded in 1755. Today it is a mixture of southern culture and growing businesses.
Charlotte has about 325 Fortune 500 companies, over 300 international firms and banking center second only to New York’s in size. As corporate growth has bloomed here, the city has transformed itself to accommodate the growing number of employees and families arriving each day.
Blending Carolina charm with cosmopolitan flair, Charlotte offers loads of ways to pass the time including, big-time collegiate sports events, from NCAA basketball tournaments to bowl games. It is also the home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats. And, let’s not forget NASCAR which sets it stage at Lowe’s Motor Speedway just north of the city.
Charlotte’s Southern heritage can be found while strolling down the streets and viewing the stately facades of fine old homes and churches. You can also catch a glimpse of the area’s character by visiting the Historic Rosedale Plantation or embarking on a walk down the streets of the Fourth Ward, lined with restored Victorian homes.
Finding big city attractions is no problem here! Charlotte offers vast shopping centers, like SouthPark Mall and Concord Mills, the mega mall. Catch the biggest names in concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre or enjoy a vibrant art scene in the “NoDa” Arts District north of Uptown.
Come see why Charlotte has become defined as a place with young, stylish vibe!
