Charlotte NC At a Glance
Incorporated in 1768 and named for the wife of King George III, Charlotte has consistently redeveloped herself, growing into the largest city in North Carolina. The Queen City, as she is nicknamed, has gone from being an agrarian township to a gold town, textile center to a national banking giant. Presently, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States of America second only to New York City. Visitors to the city are treated to historical attractions as well as a varied and vast range of events and recreational activities. Charlotte NC is ideally located to take in the wonders of the state, as it is only a three-hour drive from the Atlantic beaches and only two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains. We enjoy four seasons, which lends to fabulous, year-round outdoor activities. The Charlotte NC skyline boasts breathtaking skyscrapers, most famously the Hearst Tower, housing Hearst Publishing, and Bank of America Plaza building which is one of the tallest buildings in North Carolina.
Charlotte NC residents share major interests in the arts and sports, including many museums, professional football (Carolina Panthers), basketball (Charlotte Bobcats), semi-pro Charlotte Knights (baseball) and Charlotte Checkers (hockey). Charlotte NC is also home to many NASCAR teams and houses the new NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum. Come visit Charlotte NC and you too, will fall in love with this fabulous city!
ORIENTATION: Charlotte is located in the Piedmont region (a plateau that lies between the coastal plains and the Appalachian Mountains) of North Carolina, along the state's southern border with South Carolina. Columbia, SC, is just 94 miles south of Charlotte. The triangle cities of Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro, NC are approximately 85 miles north of Charlotte NC.
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Hi Debe...another detailed report on you Queen city and the attractions..I'm tempted to move :O))
Debe,
This is a very interesting blog post. Facts taht I did not know, facts that I like, and there is one fact that I do not like: that NASCAR has their Hall of Fame not in Daytona Beach (LOL)
Debe,
One great post! You should be appointed as the official ambassador for Charlotte. Great job! Your love for your area shines through.
As usual...wonderful job Debe....I really want to come and visit...
Hi Debe:
Wonderful post about Charlotte.
Some great information on your beautiful area.
Charlotte got around in those days. ..great post Debe!
Debe, Even though I was born in Charlotte and still have many friends there you are the expert in residence for sure!
As always...a great post!
I did not know that. Charlotte named after George III's wife. Didn't even know here name. Interesting. Thank you.
Debe - what a COOL post!!! Love the info on Charlotte! I especially like the history of that area....so much happened there during the American Revolution!! Great job! ;-)
Well done! I like the way you made the post simple with all the info
Bonner