Charlotte Area Guide

Affectionately known as the "Queen City" and "City of Trees", Charlotte, NC boasts all the advantages of major metropolitan areas while maintaining its Southern charm. Home to 695,995 people and 6.9 million residents within 100 miles, Charlotte lies at the heart of a region that is the sixth largest urban area in the United States. Charlotte is also the second-largest banking center in the country and home of major-league sports teams.

Listed below is a guide to attractions, dining and accommodations while in Charlotte.

General Interest
		Visit Charlotte			Charlotte Chamber
		101 Things to do in Charlotte			Charlotte Douglas Airport
Restaurants
		Bad Daddy’s Burgers			Paco’s Tacos and Tequila
		Mama Ricotta’s			Midwood Smokehouse
		Harper’s Restaurant			Mimosa Grill
		Upstream
Museums
		Nascar Hall of Fame			The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
		Levine Museum of the New South			The Charlotte Museum of History
		Carolinas Aviation Museum			The Mint Museum of Art
		The Mint Museum of Craft and Design			Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture
		The Billy Graham Library and Museum			Discovery Place
Shopping
		SouthPark Mall			Phillips Place
		Northlake Mall			Specialty Shops at the Park
Entertainment
		Blumenthal Performing Arts			EPICENTRE
		Charlotte Knights Baseball			Charlotte Hornets Basketball
		Carolina Panthers Football			Charlotte Checkers Hockey
		US National Whitewater