Charlotte Charlotte

Skyscrapers glisten against a twilight blue sky, their towering majesty offering evidence of a dazzling vigor. Home to powerful banks, Charlotte's vibrant economic center, an area known as Uptown, impresses. From its center, the Queen City's grace extends through a myriad of neighborhoods that evoke a multi-layered history. Former enclaves of industrial activity that flourished in the early 20th century have been transformed into inviting regions where art and culture abound. Historic brick buildings house restaurants, shops, and art galleries, testifying to the city's commitment to preserving its heritage. An enchanting destination that combines the metropolitan excitement with small town charm, Charlotte is a true Southern gem.


Memorable Experiences
  • Sweet Times
    Stroll quaint neighborhood streets with a cone from Elizabeth Creamery.
  • Saturday Specials
    Taste freshly baked cherry pies at Charlotte's farmer's market.
  • Field Walks
    Encounter native North Carolina plants in wooded Van Landingham Glen.
  • Native Runs
    Embark on an early morning jog around the lake at Freedom Park.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Charlotte's legendary southern hospitality is most apparent at the dinner table. Elaborate, multi-course feasts include such alluring specialties as black-eyed peas, homemade cornbread, and sweet potatoes.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
  • dynamic_HotelImage The Ballantyne Hotel

    10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
    Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
    Phone: (704) 248-4000

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Culture Devotees of both art and nature will be enthralled by this distinctive southern city.
  • Adventure
  • US National Whitewater Center Rapids rush passed boulders, winding through dips and curves, buoying bright yellow and blue boats... Read More
  • Family
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens An artist sits among a grove of magenta azaleas, mixing paints upon a wooden palette. Nearby, the... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Levine Museum of the New South Simple wooden chairs sit upon the grey painted planks of a one-room farmhouse's front porch.... Read More
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Shopping Welcoming stores transform the act of shopping by offering utterly modern experiences.
  • Neighborhoods
  • No Da Arts District In industrial spaces where the whirl of sewing machines once filled the air, the scent of fresh... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Urbana Cityspa and Teabar Downtempo music wafts through a spacious loft filled with plush curved seats. Names like... Read More
  • Wine Store Regal bottles of wine, with cherry red and mustard yellow labels brush against glossy walls of... Read More
  • Step by Sloan Silver Sigerson Morrison flats glisten with a metallic sheen; Cole Haan snakeskin pumps allure with... Read More
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Cuisine Epicurean delights venture from nearby farms to distinguished dining rooms.
  • Acclaimed
  • Ratcliffe on the Green Evening light filters in through the green leaves of Tiffany stained glass windows as the aroma of... Read More
  • Gallery Restaurant Elegant mahogany armchairs, upholstered in vivid plaid, surround well-set tables, while enchanting... Read More
  • Bonterra Dining and Wine Room Tall arched windows reveal leafy views of blossoming lilac bushes. Their rosy petals contrast with... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Lulu Dine and Wine A cone of crisp thin French fries, wrapped in a sheet of white paper, pairs excellently with a... Read More
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Noteworthy Charlotte honors the past and looks to the future with exciting, educational pursuits.
  • Day Excursions
  • Waxhaw Beyond picket fences, saddlers, tack shops, and clock makers reside in clapboard houses with tin... Read More
  • Family
  • Imaginon In Studio One, a teenager creates an animated film, while nearby In the playhouse, a delighted... Read More
  • Historic Latta Plantation A chocolate brown Morgan horse trots across a meadow while a cackling hen scurries into a pen for... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Historic South End Vintage trolley cars rumble along the tracks beside light rail trains in this authentic Charlotte... Read More