Charlotte, North Carolina

This bustling metropolis, nestled in the Piedmont's rolling hills and quiet countryside, is anything but a Southern belle. Charlotte, North Carolina is bursting with new businesses, sports franchises, and a thriving culinary scene. The Queen City is best known for its NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

But it's so much more than just a place for those who love speed. Uptown Charlotte - don't call it downtown – is crowded with tourists and suits, while culture hounds and art aficionados flood the NoDa (or North Davidson), neighborhoods. South End is the best place to find a pint at one of the city's best breweries.

The city is growing at an ever-increasing pace and has a knack of keeping it East Coast without losing sight of its Southern roots. Locals work hard to keep the classic Southern charm alive. This combination is captivatingly lively.

Best Time to Visit

Charlotte's shoulder seasons are when it is quieter and hotels are more affordable. It's tempting to visit Charlotte in the summer because of the long hours at some of its top attractions. However, June through August is the busiest and hottest times to visit the Queen City.

You'll enjoy mild temperatures and affordable hotel rates if you plan to visit in the early autumn. Winters are pleasant, with snow very rare and evening lows between 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Tourists will leave the city at this time of year and hotel rates drop.

Avoid summers in Charlotte. They are hot and muggy. The temperature typically varies from 33°F to 89°F and is rarely below 21°F or above 96°F.

Pro Tip

Charlotte is home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers and the NBA's Charlotte Hornets (formerly Bobcats), and it is a NASCAR epicenter and home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. If you're a sports fan, this city will blow your mind.

Airport

With our best flight ticket deals, you land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport typically referred to as Charlotte Douglas, Douglas Airport, or simply CLT, is an international airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, located roughly six miles west of the city's central business district.

Best Things to Do

Experience NASCAR Hall of Fame
Located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike. It includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop; NASCAR Productions-operated broadcast studio and an attached parking garage on Brevard Street.

Visit the Billy Graham Library
You can journey through history with one of the most influential voices of the 20th century at the Billy Graham Library. Through state-of-the-art multimedia exhibits, films, and memorabilia, you’ll relive the historic moments of his life. Tour the restored Graham family home. Shop in Ruth’s Attic, filled with unique gifts and books. Enjoy lunch in the Dairy Bar, featuring sandwiches, salads, ice cream and cookies.

Explore BB&T Ballpark
If there's one thing with which BB&T BallPark is synonymous, it's the spectacular view that it offers its fans. The view of the Charlotte skyline, which is especially visible from the seats and concourse behind home plate and on the third base side, is undeniably one of the best views among the minor leagues. Whether you visit the ballpark for an afternoon game or an evening one, there's a pretty good chance that the view will be the first thing that you notice and the last thing that you look at before you leave.

Discover Discovery Place
Discovery Place is a private not-for-profit education organization dedicated to inspiring exploration of science and the natural world through extraordinary exhibits and educational programs that inform challenge and engage audiences of all ages. Aspiring to shape a future where people embrace science to create opportunities, Discovery Place builds hope, solve problems and bring positive change for our world.

Enjoy family outing at Carowinds
For more than 45 years, families and friends choose Carowinds for an exciting day out. Only at Carowinds will you find almost 60 world-class rides, the Carolinas’ best Waterpark, live entertainment, Camp Snoopy and down-home Carolina cuisine. Family-friendly special events keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long. At the well-appointed on-site hotel and beautiful campground, you can turn your Carowinds stay into a fun getaway.

Recommended Hotels

Charlotte is an amazing city that offers abundant fun and excitement for all. If you are planning a visit, these stay options will make your vacation comfortable and memorable. Your stay options include The Ritz-Carlton, The Ballantyne, The Ivey’s Hotel, Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Omni Charlotte Hotel, The Duke Mansion to name a few.

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