Charlotte, North Carolina boasts some very significant statistics. It
is the largest
city in the entire state
of North Carolina
and also the 20th largest
city in the entire United States.
Charlotte's name is steeped in
history due to the fact that it got its namesake from Queen
Charlotte, who
was a wife
of King George the
third in England. The name "Charlotte Hornets" was given
to the
NBA team that resided in Charlotte,
which also
has a historical significance.
During the Revolutionary War, British invaders
of Charlotte were driven out by the fierceness of the city's residents. General Cornwallis, a prominent revolutionary figure, called the city "a hornet's nest of rebellion", which
resulted in the moniker of the popular basketball team. In 2002, the Hornets were moved
to New Orleans,
and a new team was forged
for Charlotte.
Dubbed the Charlotte Bobcats, tourists
can catch them playing a game
at the Charlotte
Bobcats Arena, built in fall of 2005. Charlotte is also a football fan's delight. The Carolina Panthers are
based in Charlotte, and games
can be attended at the city's Bank of America stadium.
Charlotte offers extensive accommodations for
those who would vacation there. Quaint bed & breakfasts can be found throughout the city, as well as world-class hotels for those who wish to have an elegant experience in the city. One
unique thing to
do on a trip to Charlotte would be to visit the Mint Museums. There are two: the Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum of Craft & Design.
These two
attractions feature a range of fine art,
giving visitors a unique chance to view some truly classic
works. Visitors also often delight over simply
walking around Charlotte's historic Fourth Ward district, which features unique architectural works such as "Grand Old Ladies", a type of home that was predominantly built in the 1800s.
Downtown Charlotte has everything a bustling city needs: by simply walking the streets,
you can see how wonderfully Charlotte is managed.
It is a very clean city with
beautiful, towering buildings and numerous outdoor cafes due to the great weather that Charlotte features. The financial district is also of note to those who would like to explore the city; Charlotte's history is steeped in finance, and to
this day its influences can be seen. Southern hospitality is definitely in full swing in this city, and there are plenty of
things to keep you busy. I
highly recommend that everyone should visit Charlotte at least once in their lives.
Jonathon Hardcastle
writes articles for
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