Situated in the center of the New South, Charlotte is located within a day's drive of over 50 percent of the population of the United States. More than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies have offices, including nine of which are headquartered in the Charlotte area, ranking Charlotte 6th nationally in the number of headquartered firms. Decidedly urban, Charlotte maintains a distinctive small town feel and offers many extra-curricular activities from professional sports to a lively arts scene. Want to go to a concert, see a play or ballet or visit a museum? If it is happening in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, you will find it on Charlotte Culture Guide, a comprehensive, up-to-date website featuring cultural events and attractions. area resources sports & recreation entertainment
Charlotte features several destination shopping malls including Carolina Place Mall, Concord Mills, Eastland Mall, Northlake Mall, and SouthPark Mall. dining Nation's Restaurant News magazine named Charlotte one of the "Top 50 Cities That Sizzle." Charlotte's got the sizzle and we also have the steak -- and the sushi, spaghetti and seafood. Dining out in Charlotte is guaranteed to be a delightful experience -- a smorgasbord for the eyes and palate. Charlottecritic.com combines a complete Charlotte restaurant directory with restaurant reviews by the Charlotte Food Critic on the best Mexican, Italian, and all types of the best Charlotte restaurants. what else is there to do? weather Just as Charlotte's location offers residents the
benefits of both the mountains and the ocean, it also offers the
best of all worlds in weather. 214 sunny days a year and generally
frost-free from mid-March - mid-November. transportation No matter where you are going or what you are doing, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) keeps you on the move. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the 17th busiest in the nation, and averages nearly 600 daily flights. accommodations The Doubletree Hotel Charlotte-Gateway Village is owned by the
University and operated by Hilton Hotels. Area accommodations include:
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shopping Charlotte has style! From the top names in manufacturer
and retail outlets, to upscale boutiques and unique shops nestled
in neighborhood shopping centers, from destination megamalls, to
antique villages, art galleries and outdoor markets, Charlotte offers
a truly unique shopping experience with a wide range of retail options.
Catch a new-age bluegrass band at the funky Neighborhood Theater,
take in the arts scene at the monthly Gallery Crawl in NoDa, or
listen to music at the Verizon Pavilion just to name a few.