Nicknamed the Queen City in honor of German Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Charlotte North Carolina is filled with beauty and history. There are plenty of museums, symphonies, theaters and operas to keep anyone entertained. With a thriving culture throughout the city and its suburbs, this is an exceptional area to live. With great weather all year long and arguably the best fried chicken in the south, this city is a great place to call home.
Why is Charlotte such a great city?
- 119 unique neighborhoods make up the Queen City and with many beautiful suburbs from which to choose, there is a home for everyone from a single 20-something to a family of 6.
- Charlotte is home to one of the largest Renaissance Faires, The Carolina Renaissance Festival, which is open every weekend October through November. The Carowinds Amusement Park is a great place to spend a day or a season riding some of the best roller coasters in the south. Visit the US National Whitewater Center and its 400-acre facility featuring whitewater rafting and treetop canopy tours.
- Charlotte is the Nascar Capital of the US. Visit the Charlotte Motor Speedway to feel those engines rumble. If sports are more your style, root for the Carolina Panthers or Charlotte Hornets either live or at one of Charlotte’s great sports bar and grills.
- Charlotte is less than 4 hours away from the Atlantic Ocean. Take a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach with the family or a car full of friends.
- Arguably, the best fried chicken of the south can be found at Charlotte’s famous Price’s Chicken Coop. Guess you will just have to visit and find out for yourself!
Why should you consider making Charlotte your home?
- The Charlotte area has some of the top rated schools in the country and is home to several notable universities and colleges.
- The city is known as a major financial center in the US and is the 2nd largest banking center next to New York. Eight Fortune 500 companies’ corporate offices reside near Charlotte. Manufacturing, healthcare and the energy industry are key components of the area business.
- Although it boasts a humid subtropical climate, this area still sees all four seasons. Great for those who like the change in the weather but aren’t a big fan of the extremes Summer and Winter bring. The average snowfall is 5.7” and the average highest temperature is 90 degrees in the summer.
- Charlotte was voted one of the most fun cities in America. It is a great area to enjoy life and to call home.
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