- A sunset canoe ride on Lake Norman near Charlotte.
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North Carolina’s largest city is a blend of southern hospitality and cosmopolitan style, featuring chic shopping, renowned museums and a rich cultural arts repertoire. Visit Charlotte’s Mint Museum of Modern Art for exquisite fine and contemporary collections and Mint Museum of Craft and Design for a look into Charlotte’s craft traditions. Be sure to check out Discovery Place, a premier hands-on science museum with 300 exhibits and a live rainforest.
Other Charlotte attractions include the 1.5-acre nature and art park, The Green, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Charlotte Bobcats basketball arena.
Facts About Charlotte
- Population: 598,351
- Time Zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Currency: USD
- Airports
- Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) [Main]
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