Charlotte, NC City Reviews

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Charlotte, NC city reviews

  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Charlotte, NC
  • November 24, 2011
Charlotte - It's A Queen Of A City
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Recommended for Couples
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  • Community
  • Nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
I recently moved to Charlotte, NC from Statesville, NC last year. I live in an apartment in the city, and I must say there is always something to do. Fun events happen all through the year from New Years Eve to Christmas. One of the places I like going to visit is the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It is a new facility that has lots of drivers cars and the history of NASCAR. Charlotte has an awesome fireworks display for the Fourth of July, but the traffic is maddening if you want to leave as soon as the show is over.

Area lakes offer fun in the summer, and you can usually find a spot almost anywhere to drive a boat. There are so many restaurants in the city that you would think you are in another country sometimes. If you are going to downtown Charlotte, dont park in the streets. It is a headache to get out of town, and you constantly have to monitor your time spent in your spot or you will get a ticket.

Some of the shopping is better than others. There are new shopping centers like Northlake Mall and Concord Mills that have the better stores to shop in. And then there are the run down malls like Southpark that dont have anything. My favorite thing about Charlotte is Carowinds. The rides are great and you pay one price to ride as much as you want. Aside from the congested traffic and the people who get a little crazy when there is a big event in town, the city is a good place to live.
Charlotte - The Suburban Utopia
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Recommended for Couples, Families
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  • Community
  • Nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
I have visited the city of Charlotte, NC a couple times over the past few years. I really enjoy traveling to the city! I would consider it an up-and-coming city. There are quite a few things to do and attractions to see, however, you definitely need a car as the city is widespread. I strongly suggest that you take a city tour with a guide before venturing out to explore the city on your own. I found that it can be a bit confusing navigating around Charlotte. I recommend Queen City Tours and Travel for the most thorough overview of the city.

The warm Charlotte weather is delightful and the scenery is breathtaking. The city is very clean. In Uptown Charlotte, there are many banks and large skyscrapers. The Mint Museum is an art museum worth checking out. For the little ones, The Discovery Center is a great experience. There are many more attractions in Charlotte, too many to list. I recommend you visit Charlotte and see for yourself!