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Charlotte lies near the border of North Carolina/South Carolina, and the Charlotte metropolitan area is comprised of ten counties in North Carolina and three counties in South Carolina. It is the number one travel destination in the Carolinas, due in part to its central location - just a three-hour drive to both the scenic mountains or the pristine Carolina beaches. The city of Charlotte is clean and beautiful with historical sights, museums, gardens - and lots of sports. There are the Charlotte Hornets, the city's NBA team, and the Charlotte Sting, the WNBA team. Ericsson Stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte's NFL team, and for baseball fans, the Triple A Charlotte Knights play at a stadium just over the state line in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Last, but certainly not least, is the Charlotte Motor Speedway, a mile and a half track that draws thousands of fans each year. However, sports aren't the only attraction in Charlotte. You can visit the Charlotte Museum of History, the Historic Latta Plantation, or take a trolley ride at the Charlotte Historic Trolley Museum. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens has 110 acres of themed gardens, fountains and hiking trails, and Ribbon Walk is a 137-acre botanical garden with a fine environmental education center. The city has 14,000 acres of parks and 19 recreational centers with picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts and athletic fields. There are outdoor festivals and concerts, sidewalk dining, cool bars and nightlife. As a vacation destination, Charlotte is one city that has it all.

Surrounding areas: Lake Wylie, South Carolina (13.8 mi), Rock Hill, South Carolina (23.1 mi)

Charlotte Vacation Rentals




Charlotte Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Adam's Mark Hotel Charlotte555 S Mcdowell StCharlotte, NC (704) 372-4100
Amerisuites Arrowood7900 Frst Point BlvdCharlotte, NC (704) 522-8400
Barrington Place2410 Aleerton WayCharlotte, NC (704) 599-1575
Best Value Inn & Suites3200 Queen City DrCharlotte, NC (704) 398-3144
Brookwood Inn1200 West Sugar CRK RdCharlotte, NC (800) 716-6115
Candlewood Suites Hotel8812 University East DrCharlotte, NC (704) 598-9863
Charlotte City Center Courtyard By Marriott237 South Tryon StCharlotte, NC (704) 926-5800
Charlotte Marriott City Center100 W Trade StCharlotte, NC (704) 333-9000
Charlotte Marriott City Center100 West Trade StCharlotte, NC (704) 333-9000
Charlotte University Red Roof Inn5116 N I-85Charlotte, NC (704) 596-8222
Comfort Inn Airport4040 S Interstate 85 SVC RdCharlotte, NC (704) 394-4111
Comfort Inn Uncc5111 N I-85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 586-0007
Comfort Suites North7315 Smith Corners BlvdCharlotte, NC (704) 598-0478
Continental Inn1100 W Sugar CRK RdCharlotte, NC (704) 597-8100
Courtyard By Marriott Charlotte Southpark6023 Park S DrCharlotte, NC (704) 552-7333
Courtyard By Marriott Charlotte University333 W WT Harris BlvdCharlotte, NC (704) 549-4888
Courtyard By MarriottI-85 & 2700 Little Rock RdCharlotte, NC (704) 319-9900
Crowne Plaza Charlotte201 S Mcdowell StCharlotte, NC (704) 372-7550
Days Inn Airport3101 S I-85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 394-3381
Doubletree Hotel-charlotte895 West Trade StCharlotte, NC (704) 347-0070
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte415 W WT Harris Blvd NCharlotte, NC (704) 593-0700
Econo Lodge Airport4325 S I-85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 394-0172
Econo Lodge Sugar Creek1415 Tom Hunter Rdexit 41Charlotte, NC (704) 597-0470
Extended Stay America8211 University Executive ParkCharlotte, NC (704) 510-1636
Fairfield Inn By Marriott - I 77N9230 Harris Cors PkwyCharlotte, NC (704) 509-0123
Fairfield Inn By Marriott3400 S I-85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 392-0600
Hampton Inn & Suites Southpark6700 Phillips Pl CourtCharlotte, NC (704) 319-5700
Hampton Inn Uptown530 E 2nd StCharlotte, NC (704) 373-0917
Hilton At University Place8629 JM Keynes DrCharlotte, NC (704) 547-7444
Hilton Charlotte Center City222 E Third StCharlotte, NC (704) 377-1500
Hilton Garden Inn Uptown508 East 2ndCharlotte, NC (704) 347-5972
Holiday Inn Center City230 N College StCharlotte, NC (704) 335-5400
Holiday Inn Univ Exec Park8520 University Exec Park DrCharlotte, NC (704) 547-0999
In Town Suites-University110 Rocky Riv Rd WCharlotte, NC (704) 599-2380
Knights Inn Charlotte North2909 N I-85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 598-6822
Mainstay Suites7926 Frst Pine DrCharlotte, NC (704) 521-3232
Microtel Inn-airport3412 S I 85 Service RdCharlotte, NC (704) 398-9601
Motel 63430 Saint Vardell LnCharlotte, NC (704) 527-0144
Omni Charlotte Hotels132 E Trade StCharlotte, NC (704) 377-0400
Quality Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport3100 Queen City DrCharlotte, NC (704) 393-5306
 
Bed & Breakfast
Inn Uptown-bed & Breakfast129 N Poplar StCharlotte, NC (704) 342-2800
Roswell Inn2320 Roswell AveCharlotte, NC3.0 mi.(704) 332-4915
The Book & Spindle B & B626 Oakland AveRock Hill, SC22.4 mi.(803) 328-1913
Spring Run Bed & Breakfast24 SPG Run LK NormanMooresville, NC24.9 mi.(704) 664-6686

Charlotte Weather & Climate

The Heartland, near the city of Charlotte, has a moderate, four-season climate. The single most important factor in the state that influences weather is altitude. The Heartland, or central part of the state, is partially protected by the western mountain ranges from the cold air that moves southeastward across the central States. Extreme cold temperatures are rare outside the mountains. The warmest days are found in the interior rather than near the coast. Autumn is the driest season and the season of most rapidly changing temperature. There is no distinct wet or dry season in the state, although July is usually the wettest month. North Carolina is outside the principal tornado area of the U.S., but still averages two or three per year, mostly east of the Mountains in the spring. Tropical hurricanes come close enough to influence the weather about twice in an average year.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 58°F 36°F 4.57 in. 49°F
February 63°F 39°F 3.75 in. 46°F
March 71°F 46°F 4.56 in. 52°F
April 79°F 53°F 2.96 in. 59°F
May 86°F 61°F 3.21 in. 68°F
June 92°F 68°F 5.19 in. 73°F
July 95°F 71°F 5.20 in. 77°F
August 93°F 70°F 4.51 in. 80°F
September 88°F 65°F 3.83 in. 76°F
October 78°F 53°F 2.89 in. 70°F
November 69°F 45°F 3.11 in. 58°F
December 60°F 38°F 3.36 in. 55°F

Charlotte Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located about 5 miles west of Charlotte, Lancaster County Mc Whirter Field (LKR) located approximately 34 miles south of Charlotte in Lancaster, South Carolina, the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located roughly 42 miles west of Charlotte in Shelby, North Carolina, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located around 47 miles northwest of Charlotte in Hickory, North Carolina, the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located about 70 miles north of Charlotte in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and finally the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located approximately 71 miles northeast of Charlotte in Winston - Salem, North Carolina.

Charlotte Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Paramount's CarowindsCharlotteNC 
JeepersConcordNC19.6 mi.
Wet 'n Wild Emerald PointeGreensboroNC83.2 mi.
 
Water Parks
Paramount's Carowinds-Water WorksPinevilleNC10.2 mi.
Emerald Pointe Water ParkGreensboroNC83.2 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Charles T Myers Public Golf CourseCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Charlotte Golf LinksCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Golf Club at BallantyneCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Highland Creek Golf ClubCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Oak Hills Golf CourseCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Olde Sycamore Golf PlantationCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Paradise Valley Par 3CharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Pawtucket Golf ClubCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Renaissance Park Golf CourseCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Revolution Park Golf CourseCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Sunset Hills Public Golf CourseCharlotteNC1.5 mi.
Crystal Creek Golf ClubPinevilleNC10.3 mi.
Green Meadows Golf CourseMount HollyNC10.3 mi.
DivideMatthewsNC10.7 mi.
Emerald Lake Golf ClubMatthewsNC10.7 mi.
Larkhaven Golf ClubCharlotteNC11.3 mi.
Lakewood Golf CourseCramertonNC12.4 mi.
Birkdale Golf ClubHuntersvilleNC12.8 mi.
Skybrook Golf ClubHuntersvilleNC12.8 mi.
Charlotte National Golf CourseIndian TrailNC15.0 mi.
Pebble Creek Golf CourseIndian TrailNC15.0 mi.
White Oak GreensWhite OakNC15.4 mi.
Fort Mill Golf ClubFort MillSC16.4 mi.
Regent Park Golf ClubFort MillSC16.4 mi.
Springfield Golf ClubFort MillSC16.4 mi.
Tega Cay Golf ClubTega CaySC17.3 mi.
White Oak Par 3AlexisNC18.8 mi.
Gastonia Municipal Golf CourseGastoniaNC18.9 mi.
Crowders Mountain Golf ClubGastoniaNC19.0 mi.
Linwood Springs Golf CourseGastoniaNC19.0 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Hawksnest Golf & Ski ResortSeven DevilsNC85.1 mi.
Ski BeechBanner ElkNC86.7 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski AreaBanner ElkNC86.7 mi.
Ski Wolf LaurelMars HillNC104.5 mi.
 
State Parks
Crowders Mountain State ParkNC24.6 mi. 
Andrew Jackson State ParkSC27.4 mi. 
Kings Mountain State ParkSC29.3 mi. 
Duke Powder State ParkNC30.5 mi. 
Landsford Canal State ParkSC31.5 mi. 
 
Museums
LightfactoryCharlotteNC(Art)
Mint Musuem of ArtCharlotteNC(Art)
Historic Latta PlantationHuntersvilleNC12.8 mi.(History)
Schiele Museum of Natural HistoryGastoniaNC19.5 mi.(Science)
Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission MuseumAlbemarleNC37.4 mi.(History)
Hickory Museum of ArtHickoryNC44.8 mi.(Art)
DoorsAdvanceNC55.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
North Carolina Zoological ParkAsheboroNC66.9 mi.
Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical GardenColumbiaSC85.3 mi.
Greenville ZooGreenvilleSC91.3 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature CenterAshevilleNC99.7 mi.


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