Charlotte, North Carolina’s not-to-be-missed cultural, entertainment, sporting and historical mainstays, make it a city like no other. The coasters at Carowinds, the rousing races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the boisterous Broadway performances at NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and so much more are here to engage, excite and exhilarate you.
Whatever your musical taste--rock, jazz, punk, reggae, hip-hop--the area’s variety of entertainment venues, which range from neighborhood watering holes to 20,000 seat arenas, attract all kinds of talent. You’ll also find your choice of ballets, awesome operas, and a wide variety of scintillating stage shows. The NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-use performing arts center that yearly hosts the Broadway Lights Series, featuring national touring Broadway productions and a wide range of special attractions. Commemorating the arts and showcasing every food and flavor, visitors find festivals enlivening the streets year-round; among them Blues, Brews, & BBQ, Art and Soul of South End, and Food Lion Speed Street. Charlotte’s rapid development has also attracted luxury vendors outside of the traditional fashion strongholds like NYC and LA. Don’t miss an exploration of the area’s many boutiques, outlet malls, alfresco shopping centers and more.
You can take in expertly manicured greens or root for the home team under a picture-perfect Carolina blue sky. From the rapids at the U.S. National Whitewater Center to 180 mph thrills at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte’s recreational pursuits are impressive. With a choice of more than 40 public golf courses, golf lovers will find much to enjoy in Charlotte. The pleasures range from the impressive wetland-shrouded 15th hole of Rocky River Golf Club to teeing off onto the hourglass-shaped greens at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. With 80 percent of Sprint Cup drivers calling the Queen City home and three major races on the speed-seeking home turf at Charlotte Motor Speedway (NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Coca-Cola 600, and the Banking 500), the city certainly isn’t fearful of the fast lane.
Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and the development is continually adding to its appeal for visitors. Museums showcasing the world’s wonders, mixed-use developments touting dining and nightlife for every persuasion, quality hotel brands, and attractions like the NASCAR Hall of Fame are among some of the recent additions sure to enrich visitors’ experiences.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) connects the Carolinas to the world with more daily flights per capita than any other airport in the nation. Offering non-stop service to over 125 destinations worldwide via more than 650 daily flights, Charlotte Douglas carries more than 33 million passengers annually. It also serves as a national hub for US Airways. By car, I-77 and I-85 connect Charlotte to cities in the Northeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Convenient I-40, less than one hour north, provides an important east/west link with coast-to-coast access. Amtrak provides daily passenger rail service to the North and South lines that access most of the United States. The first rapid transit system for North Carolina, Charlotte’s initial phase of the light rail connects South Charlotte with Center City museums, entertainment, nightlife, sporting events, and more. Free Gold Rush rubber-wheeled trolleys resemble historic streetcars and provide routes that run up and down Tryon Street and west along Trade Street.
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Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown
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Residence Inn Charlotte Uptown Hotel is a completely smoke free hotel in close proximity to the Bank of America Stadium, Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, the Time Warner Cable Arena and much more. This hotel offers guests a complimentary hot breakfast daily and a complimentary manager’s reception Monday through Thursday. There is a restaurant and lounge on the premises and room service is available as well. All rooms come equipped with fully functional kitchens, couches, a work desk and high speed internet access. A complimentary shuttle service runs from the hotel to the Uptown area.(more)
Staybridge Suites
Hotel
The Staybridge Suites Hotel is located in the Arrowood Business District and offers three different suite accommodations, studio, one bedroom and two bedroom two baths. This is an extended stay hotel and all suites feature fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, coffee makers and refrigerators. There are separate living and work areas, complimentary high speed internet, dual line speaker phones with data ports and voice mail. Staybridge is in close proximity to the Bank of America Stadium, the Charlotte Coliseum, Carowinds, Ray’s Splash Plante, the US National Whitewater Center and the Lowes Motor Speedway.(more)
Ballantyne Resort
Hotel
The rooms at the Ballantyne Resort are designed specifically with comfort in mind. Rooms are equipped with wireless internet, 37” TV’s, two telephones and plenty of closet space. There is a refreshment center with drinks and snacks set up in each room as well. Parlor suites offer private balconies and two full baths. The presidential suites offer living rooms with fireplaces and kitchens with refrigerators and a dishwasher. There is a restaurant, spa, golf and a lounge on the premises.(more)
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel is pet friendly and located only six miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. There is a free shuttle service to anywhere within three miles of the hotel. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool, 24 hour fitness center, free internet access and the Chamber’s Grill or Sidebar. Rooms are equipped with cable or satellite TV, CD players, a coffeemaker, mini refrigerators and a microwave. This hotel is in close proximity to several attractions such as the Charlotte Bobcats Arena and Discovery Place.(more)
Drury Inn and Suites
Hotel
Drury Inn and Suites is family owned and geared towards making their guests stay an exceptional one. Guests will enjoy a hot Quickstart breakfast and evening beverages daily, free of charge. All rooms are equipped with high speed internet access, a free in room coffee service, free HBO, CNN and ESPN channels, microwaves and refrigerators. Choose from a room with two beds, one king size bed, two room suites or handicap accessible accommodations. For three years this hotel has been recognized and awarded by J.D. Power and Associates for highest in guest satisfaction among mid-scale hotel chains with limited service.(more)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Attraction
Inside Blumenthal itself are Belk Theater, named for the Belk Brothers Company which provided much of the funding for the Center's construction and Booth Playhouse, a slightly smaller, more intimate stage. The Belk Theater is the largest venue in the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, seating 2100 at its full capacity configuration. The theater is designed in a contemporary European horseshoe arrangement for an intimate atmosphere and world class acoustics. It features state of the art equipment, production and support capabilities and can host any event, from grand opera and Broadway shows, to rock concerts or corporate annual meetings and lectures.(more)
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Attraction
This 727 acre preserve is a natural heritage site which includes the ruins of the Robinson Rockhouse, live and indigenous animals to the area, an exhibit hall, a classroom and a gift shop. Outside, visitors can observe nature in action at the National Wildlife Federation certified Backyard Habitat Garden which includes: bird feeding stations, butterfly gardens and a demonstration compost area.(more)
Discovery Place
Attraction
This place isn’t just for kids! You are sure to be captivated by the exciting hands on exhibits at this huge educational center for science and technology, where a tropical rain forest, space station, Ocean Touch Pool and IMAX theater are only a few of the attractions that bring the sciences to life.(more)
Mint Museum of Art
Attraction
The Mint initially served as the first branch of the United States Mint, coining $5 million in gold from 1836 to the outbreak of the Civil War. The original building was designed in the Federal style by William Strickland. It reopened in 1936 as North Carolina's first art museum and today the Mint Museum of Art is one of the leading museums of the Southeast. With a varied permanent collection, an active schedule of changing exhibitions, as well as research and educational opportunities this unique museum is sure to please. The collection includes American and European paintings, furniture and decorative arts, African, Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial art, an internationally acclaimed collection of porcelain and pottery and regional crafts and historic costumes.(more)
Charlotte Nature Museum
Attraction
A part of and operated by Discovery Place, the Charlotte Nature Museum is a science center dedicated to the natural world. Interesting members of the plant and animal kingdom reside here. Visitors can explore exhibits such as the Nature Nook, Insect Alley, Butterfly Garden and Dragonfly Theater. There are various shows, events and workshops organized sure to keep you entertained.(more)