The city with an uptown (no downtown as locals baptize), Charlotte is an interesting city to discover in the US state of North Carolina located in the southwest. It is just not the second-largest banking center in the United States but serves a huge to the tourism industry in Carolina state. With over 199 neighborhoods, the main attractions in the city are world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster, the US National Whitewater Center, Billy Graham Library, Freedom Park, Carowinds, Mint Museum Uptown, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Charlotte Hornets among others. It is home to the site of the first gold discovery in the nation as well.  The queen city offers a great culinary scene, an array of fun activities, art museums, urban shopping scenes, bars, professional sporting venues, and shining skyscrapers to both residents and tourists. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center gives an adrenaline rush to all those who are looking for outdoor recreational activities. It is an about 700-acre facility in the northwest of Uptown Charlotte providing around 24 land, water, and aerial sports. You will be able to enjoy activities like whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing on the world's largest man-made whitewater river and rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, canyon crossing, canopy tour, and many more. Opened to the public on November 4, 2006, it is also an official Olympic Training Center for whitewater slalom racing. Enjoy a good and peaceful time while swinging between trees beside the river, or biking/stroll through 30+ trails, or partake in special concerts (if you are a lucky one). 

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Honoring the pride of NASCAR performers, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is more than just a museum. It records, celebrates and reveres the history and heritage of NASCAR. Located in the Uptown Charlotte, the art venue features a building of Hall of Fame which consists of four floors along with the Hall of Fame Café, a gift shop, and a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on site. Take a glance at the interactive exhibits, the high-tech displays, plus a display of more than a dozen real race cars. Additionally, an exciting informative film about the history of NASCAR is being projected at the modern, 278-seat High Octane Theater. It also regularly hosts NASCAR viewing parties. It is one of the fascinating sites for visitors in the town.

Billy Graham Library

If one wants to see what actual life Billy Graham (a Christian evangelist and one of the most influential Christian leaders) has led, head to this place. This 40,000-square-foot complex documents the life and legacy of the American’s Pastor. With the magnificent library, the property tour takes around 2 hours to discover the insights and then you can relax in the Memorial Prayer Garden. The main galleries inside the library demonstrate numerous presentations, artifacts, pictures, and music from the course of Graham's ministry. 

The Best Time to Visit 

Springs are the best time to visit the city of Charlotte boasting pleasant and comfortable climate with flora and fauna blooming in full swing and offers beautiful landscape. The fall season is also considered one good time to vacay in the metropolitan to enjoy the amazing view of the fall color. However, the peak-tourist times are in the months between May-August (typical summers). Be careful of the Hurricane season which runs through June through November, so keep checking weather forecasts during the same. Winters are the off-season and relatively mild than other cities in the country. 

Airports

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte Facts

Country/State: The United States/North Carolina 

Population: 859,035 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov.   

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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