Travel
to Charlotte, NC - The Beautiful Queen
City
The Queen City of
Charlotte, North Carolina
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In today's world, it
seems that almost any topic is open for
debate. While I was gathering facts for this
article, I was quite surprised to find some
of the issues I thought were settled are
actually still being openly discussed.
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You can see that
there's practical value in learning more
about Charlotte, NC. Can you think of ways to
apply what's been covered so far?
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Charlotte's skyline can
be seen for several miles as you travel on
Interstate 77 in the Piedmont area. At night,
the city glistens with beautiful skyscrapers
and street lights. Since its beginnings,
Charlotte has rapidly grown into a center for
finance and banking. It is the second largest
financial capital in the United States.
"Queen City" is Charlotte's
nickname.
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As the county
seat, Charlotte is located in
Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont
region of North Carolina and is just
above the South Carolina border.
Charlotte's
population was estimated at
approximately 584,658 in 2003 and is
still growing. Nearby cities include
Monroe (NC), Concord (NC), Rock Hill
(SC), Pineville (NC), Statesville
(NC), and Lancaster (SC).
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The area attracts folks
from all around for business, shopping,
dining, recreation, and entertainment. Many
people visit Charlotte from South Carolina
for work or play. For those who live in the
area, Charlotte is only a couple of hours
away from the Appalachian Mountains and
several hours from the Atlantic
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Attractions and Events
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Charlotte offers
activities for all ages. The city's night
life is always moving with live entertainment
and music concerts, ball games, restaurants,
comedy clubs, movie theaters, and more.
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Shoppers can visit one
of several malls including the Eastland Mall,
South Park Mall and the Carolina Place Mall
(Pineville, South Charlotte). The huge
Concord Mills Mall in Concord, North Carolina
is just a short drive from Charlotte. At
Eastland Mall, an indoor ice skating rink has
provided many years of enjoyment for
families.
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Charlotte
Festivals
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Charlotte is also host
to several big festivals and events
throughout the year. One is the Festival in
the Park, which takes place in Freedom Park.
This early fall event has been held in
Charlotte since 1964. It is a family-oriented
festival where all types of regional works of
art and unique crafts are displayed.
Entertainment and refreshments are provided.
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Charlotte hosts the
Great Grapes Wine & Music Festival, where
more than 150 North Carolina wines are
available for sampling. Live music and
gourmet foods are also provided. Each
holiday, Charlotte residents and visitors can
enjoy a variety of events, from a grand
fireworks display on the 4th of July to
cheerful holiday parades.
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Charlotte
Museums
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For the history buff,
there are many fascinating museums to explore
in Charlotte. Discovery Place in downtown
Charlotte has always been a favorite for kids
with many fun hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax
theater, a space station, a rain forest, and
more. Other Charlotte museums include the
Levine Museum of the New South, the Mint
Museum of Art, and the Charlotte Museum of
History.
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Family Fun in
Charlotte
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For the active family
that's visiting or those who live in and
around Charlotte, there are many parks for
biking or hiking on trails, picnics, and
family relaxation. One can enjoy fishing,
boating, and golfing at Lake Norman. Bird
lovers can relax at the Wing Haven Garden and
Bird Sanctuary.
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Straddling the North
and South Carolina border is Paramount's
Carowinds. The amusement park is filled with
exciting rides for the young and old,
entertainment and cartoon characters that
will amaze the kids. Roller coasters, kiddie
rides, twisting and twirling rides, wet rides
- Carowinds offers something for everyone!
During the hot months, the Carowinds water
park and ocean-wave pool provide cool relief
for thousands of visitors.
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Charlotte, North
Carolina is a great place to live or visit.
Come see why Charlotte is one of America's
choice cities!
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Is there really any
information about Charlotte, NC that is
nonessential? We all see things from
different angles, so something relatively
insignificant to one may be crucial to
another.
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