Welcome to Charlotte, the Queen City, where we know you will
be delighted by the sights and sounds of the largest city in the Carolinas.
In Charlotte, there is always something new to entice, interest and amaze.
Charlotte's southern culture represents a colorful spectrum—the fine artwork
of the Mint Museum—to the engine—racing thunder of NASCAR that draws more than
one million visitors each year. Whether you stay a day, weekend or longer,
Charlotte will keep you entertained.
Education:
Entertainment:
Charlotte welcomes you with an impressive skyline, museums,
performing arts, professional sports, cultural events and exciting shopping.
But each year, there's always something new and different to explore and experience.
Charlotte is a city chock-full of big-city entertainment - yet with the southern
accent of warm hospitality.
Charlotte
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Sports:
Our year-round gorgeous weather and fantastic facilities
help make memorable events for youth, collegiate and professional sports fans.
Get ready to play all day in Charlotte!
For starters, there's a new cat in town - Charlotte Bobcats
NBA franchise-that will play its first season in 2004 and move into its grand,
new $265 million center city arena in 2005.
Charlotte's NFC Championship winning team, the Carolina
Panthers, are revitalized with an impressive roster of talent and have tackled
their way to become one of the top teams in the league.
If it's baseball or hockey you like, catch our AAA Charlotte
Knights or Charlotte Checkers teams. If it's golf you are seeking, then tee
off at any one of 80 golf courses in the area.
By the way, did we mention racing? Lowe's Motor Speedway
is home to one million visitors every year.
Of course, our amateur sporting events are growing by leaps
and bounds, including the National Softball Association's Girls' Fastpitch
World Series and the BASS Masters Classic fishing tournament.
All this and so much more is available in Charlotte - so
come play with us!
City
Guides:
Charlotte attractions cover a great deal of ground from NASCAR and theme parks to hands-on science museums. See for yourself why Charlotte is the #1 destination in the Carolinas.
Charlotte Weather:
Charlotte has a moderate climate, four very distinct seasons.
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