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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