Snapshot of Charlotte

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Dubbed "The Queen City", after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, Charlotte is an undeniably historic American city. Today, it is one of the top 20 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, and home to an endless array of interesting attractions, popular restaurants, and raging late-night hotspots.

Uptown

Known for its fine dining and great nightlife, skyscrapers line...

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Charlotte Neighborhoods

Uptown

Uptown is truly the center of things in Charlotte. While two decades ago this area was primarily offices, it has since blossomed into a lively downtown area, complete with parks, shopping, theaters,... more neighborhoods

History

The Crossroads

Charlotte was born in the mid-Eighteenth century, at the crossroads of two great Native American trade routes. Scots-Irish, German, English, and French Huguenot settlers followed the... more history

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