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Named after the wife of George III, Charlotte is often referred to as "Queen City" and is the very epitome of Southern grace, charm and hospitality. Intense development over the last 15 years has resulted in great economic success for the city, which according to "Fortune" magazine, is now home to 292 of the top 500 US companies. A centre of excellence for the performing arts, it is also becoming a national sports hub as it's home to the NBA Charlotte Hornets, the NFL Carolina Panthers and the three NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing events are held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. With its large number of theaters, museums, nightspots and nearby theme parks, visitors to this thriving city are guaranteed to find something of interest.

Charlotte Attractions

Mint Museum of Art
2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
Tel: +1 704 337 2000 Fax: +1 704 337 2101

Mint Museum of Craft and Design
220 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Tel: +1 704 337 2000 Fax: +1 704 337 2101

The Afro-American Cultural Center
401 North Myers Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Tel: +1 704 374 1565

The Light Factory
809 West Hill Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Tel: +1 704 333 9755

The Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
Tel: +1 704 568 1774 Fax: +1 704 566 1817

Charlotte Coliseum
100 Paul Buck Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Tel: +1 704 357 4700 Fax: +1 704 357 4757

Founders Hall
100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Tel: +1 704 386 0120

Charlotte Repertory Theater
129 West Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Tel: +1 704 333 8587 Fax: +1 704 333 0224