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LOOK CLOSELY AT CHARLOTTE AND YOU'LL DISCOVER A LOT
Captivating, Colorful, and Cosmopolitan, Charlotte is eager to introduce itself to you. With character to spare, it's no secret that this city delivers cultural distractions and attractions, dining and nightlife for every persuasion, and a Southern ambiance all its own.
More than just the nation's second largest financial center, the Queen City's changing face will surprise you. As a magnet for progressive growth and smart development these days, the city finds itself welcoming more and more new faces—both visitors and residents alike. So meet Charlotte, North Carolina and explore all the wonderful and unforgettable attributes it has to offer. You'll be a fan of this winning city in no time.
Torn From the Headlines
Prevention Magazine recently named the Queen City the best “Walking City” in the North Carolina. Self Magazine also named Charlotte one of “Five Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal” for features like its Public Art Walking Tour, accessible museums such as the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, and nearby outdoor excursions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
The Hornet's Nest
The Buzz on Charlotte's History
After being driven out by the fierce opposition of the city's citizens to British occupation during the American Revolution, General Cornwallis famously wrote Charlotte was "a hornet's nest of rebellion."