Get excited about
Moving to Charlotte!
If you are interested in making one of the Top 30 most visited cities in America your home, then continue reading! There's plenty of things to do! In addition to the diverse city, it offers the benefits of both mountains (2 hours from the Appalachians) and the ocean (3 hours from the Atlantic).
Charlotte has been named as one of America's most liveable cities and the second best market in the nation for entrepreneurs.
Charlotte Economy & Jobs
Charlotte is bustling. I-77, I-85, and I-40 make travel to and
from Charlotte, NC easy. Charlotte/Douglas International airport
is busy and growing: it ranks 12th most active in the US with 15
million passengers a year.Known as the International Gateway to the South, Charlotte has emerged as a transportation and wholesale center. It is the second leading financial center with the headquarters of Bank of America and Wachavoia, as well as home to over 100,000 employed in private high-tech firms. Leading companies like Duke Energy, U.S. Airways, and Family Dollar call the area their home headquarters.
Charlotte Sports & NASCAR Racing
If you live in Charlotte, you almost have to love Nascar Racing!
The Nascar Sprint All-Star Race, the Coca Cola 600, and the Bank of
America 500 all call the Lowe's
Motor Speedway home. In 2010, the Nascar Hall of Fame will open in
Charlotte.
Other sports teams in Charlotte include:
- NBA - Charlotte Bobcats
- NFL - Carolina Panthers
- AAA Baseball - Charlotte Knights
Golf is another popular pastime in the Charlotte area, with more
than 80 golf courses. The PGA Tour Wachovia Championship calls
Charlotte home. Not yet a golf fan? Learn how to play at
the Dana Rader Golf School.
Other outdoor recreation opportunities are available a few hours away
at the ocean or mountains, closer to home at on of Charlotte's many parks, or at
the US National Whitewater Center.
Arts, Entertainment & Culture
- Reed Gold Mine - you might just strike it rich!
- Charlotte Museum of History
- Charlotte Culture
Guide - Art, Dance, Music, History, and more!
Shopping in Charlotte
We hope you enjoyed this brief look at many of the things to do in
Charlotte!