Best of Charlotte, NC
The Queen City
About Charlotte
Charlotte serves as the county seat of Mecklenburg County and stands as the most populous city in North Carolina. It ranks as the 14th-most populous city in the United States and the seventh-largest in the South. The broader Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024.
📣 What's going on in Charlotte
- 📅 Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds — Fri, Jul 10 · 7:04 PM · Truist Field - Charlotte, 324 South Mint Street
- 📅 Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — Fri, Jul 10 · 7:30 PM · Booth Playhouse-NC, 130 North Tryon Street
- 📅 J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour — Fri, Jul 10 · 8:00 PM · Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street
- 📅 United We Dance Rave (21 and Over) — Fri, Jul 10 · 10:00 PM · Blackbox Theater - Charlotte, 421 East Sugar Creek Rd
Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph is a featured attraction located in the Eastover neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Charlotte
40 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
A local hotel in 401 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown
A local hotel in 201 South McDowell Street.
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Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
A local hotel in 530 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
A local hotel in 508 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Best Restaurants in Charlotte
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Charlotte
76 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Charlotte
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Charlotte
31 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
A local attraction in Second Ward.
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Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph is a featured attraction located in the Eastover neighborhood.
Best Shops in Charlotte
77 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Charlotte
77 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park
A local park in 1800 Catherine Simmons Avenue.
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