Charlotte Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Charlotte. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Dubbed "The Queen City", after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, Charlotte is an undeniably historic American city. Today, it is one of the top 20 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, and home to an endless arr... Continue reading »
History

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The Crossroads Charlotte was born in the mid-Eighteenth century, at the crossroads of two great Native American trade routes. Scots-Irish, German, English, and French Huguenot settlers followed the Great Wagon Road into the Carolina foothi... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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Where To Stay Charlotte is a city rich in history. The city's lodging and hospitality offerings give both the business and leisure traveler countless options ranging from the most humble to the ultra swank. Whether it is four- and five-st... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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Uptown You will find everything that a city center should have in this longtime on-the-go district. Catering to any and all food lovers' taste buds, eat comfort food at Zink American Kitchen, have Spanish appetizers and a glass of up-sca... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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Charlotte is a regional center for museums, art, music, theater, sports, and other cultural and entertainment activities. The city's diverse population is able to support a variety of entertainments, some of which are the envy of the entire c... Continue reading »
Tours

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Bohemian for a Day NoDa is Charlotte's bohemian arts district, centered on the intersection of North Davidson & 36th. It's a convenient area; almost everything can be reached by walking a few blocks away from 36th on North Davidson, head... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There By Air: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (+1 704 359 4910 / http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Home.htm) is the area hub, offering flights to North and South America, along with some major airports in Eu... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Charlotte State: North Carolina Country: United States Charlotte By The Numbers: Population: 594,359 (city); 801,137 (metro area) Average January low temperature: 32 degrees F/ 0 degrees C Average July high temperature: 90 d... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

143 miles SW of Raleigh; 91 miles S of Winston-Salem In the past decade or so, Charlotte has been sprouting skyscrapers, including the 40-story, trapezoidal steel-and-glass tower of the Bank of America Plaza and the stunning 46-story Hears... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There North-south routes through Charlotte are I-85 and I-77; I-40, a major east-west highway, crosses I-77 some 40 miles to the north. Contact the AAA through the Carolina Motor Club, 9433 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Suite A, Pineville,... Continue reading »