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The NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC

Motorsports in Charlotte is Major Driver of Economic Development

A driving force of the Charlotte USA economy is motorsports.
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ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC Has a Top Library for Children

Charlotte, NC, has a top library for children.
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Charlotte, NC is City for Book Lovers

Charlotte, NC is Top 10 City for Book Lovers.
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Race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte's Sports Make it a Manly Place to Play

Charlotte, NC, is a top 10 manly city.
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U.S. Whitewater Center Provides Indoor, Outdoor Thrills

For those who like to experience nature first hand, the U.S. Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, is just the spot to visit. This U.S. Olympic training site is the world’s premier outdoor adventure and environmental education center, and it's just the place to raft the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Not only that, visitors can also flatwater kayak, mountain bike, trail run, hike more than 11 miles of trails and even climb one of the largest outdoor climbing structures in the U.S...
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Harvey Gantt Center

Charlotte USA Blends Southern Tradition With Cosmopolitan Flair

The 16-county Charlotte USA region is in the heart of the South and offers a healthy dose of Southern hospitality, charm and tradition. But that is what would be expected in a region that hosts more than 850 foreign companies, eight Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and is the No. 2 financial center in the United States. Charlotte USA is highly diverse and sophisticated, offering cultural, recreation and lifestyle choices that are the envy of far larger areas.

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Mint Museum Uptown in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC Offers Trails, Museums and High Quality of Life

A sample of cultural and recreational attractions and activities in Charlotte USA.

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Catawba River Provides Outdoor Fun to Charlotte Area

The U.S. National Whitewater Center has become a raging success on the Catawba River, just outside of Charlotte.

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Outdoor Fun in Charlotte Can Be For the Dogs

A fetching setting for national-level field and retriever dog competitions is located a short drive away from Charlotte, NC. Chesterfield County, in South Carolina, is home to the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area. The expanse covers 7,000 acres of longleaf pine forest and fields, and the park’s facilities include stables, kennels, corrals, arenas, waterfowl ponds and campgrounds. Besides the ideal accommodations for hunting dogs, also on site are more than 20 miles...
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Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Near Charlotte, NC

More than 35,000 people visit Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge each year. The refuge features more than 8,400 acres of bottomland hardwoods, a pine forest, croplands, old fields and moist soil units. It serves as an ideal habitat for 180 bird, 50 amphibian and reptile, 25 mammal, and 20 fish species. The refuge was established in 1963 and is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of greenways and paths that is currently being developed to span 15 counties. The Pee Dee refuge is...
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Bacon-wrapped filet at Side Porch Steak House

Charlotte Restaurants Include Diners and Dives

To the unassuming eye, Charlotte may appear to be just another fancy city lit up with high-end, high-price restaurants. But don't be fooled by its glossy appearance; Charlotte can throw down bar food with the best of them.

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Shopping in Charlotte, NC

With an array of trendy boutiques, antique stores and shopping centers, Charlotte is a haven for shoppers.

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