Charlotte Area
Discover North Carolina’s biggest city in this dynamic Piedmont area renowned for furniture shopping, NASCAR, and welcoming lake communities. Get out there and explore!
Charlotte Area Hot Spots
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Travel & Leisure in the Charlotte Area
Best attractions, hotels, and romantic getaways
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- Explore NASCAR Hall of Fame
- Discovery Place Science
- Freedom Park
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- Discovery Place Science
- NASCAR Hall of Fame
- U.S. National Whitewater Center
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- The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
- The Duke Mansion
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- The Duke Mansion
- The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
- The Dunhill Hotel
Outdoor Activities in the Charlotte Area
Top hiking, skiing & snowboarding, and adrenaline activities
Our Top 3 Picks
- Crowders Mountain State Park
- Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
- Lake Norman State Park
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- White Water Rafting at U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Zip Lining at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Indoor Skydiving at iFLY
Restaurants & Dining in the Charlotte Area
Best dinner, lunch, brunch, and breakfast spots
Our Top 3 Picks
- The Original Pancake House
- Toast Cafe
- Famous Toastery
Drinks & Bars in the Charlotte Area
Best beer, wine, and cocktail bars
Our Top 3 Picks
- The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
- Wooden Robot Brewery
- Birdsong Brewing Co.
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- Foxcroft Wine Co.
- Vin Master Wine Shop
- Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
Culture & Entertainment in the Charlotte Area
Top museums, venues, festivals, and events
Our Top 3 Picks
- Mint Museum Uptown
- Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
- Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
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- The Evening Muse
- Visulite Theatre
- The Fillmore Charlotte
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- Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week
- Charlotte Pride
- Festival in the Park
External Charlotte Area Resources
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