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Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, United States of America · North Carolina

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About Charlotte

Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.88 million residents, is the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.

Best time: May - Oct
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Timezone: America/New_York
Population: 879,709
Elevation: 229 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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McColl ParkPark · McColl Park, 106, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts CenterTheatre · Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
Stage Door TheaterTheatre · Stage Door Theater, 155 North College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
Carolina TheaterTheatre · Carolina Theater, 230 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
BowleroEntertainment · Bowlero, East 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28244, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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IndustrySightseeing · Industry, East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
CommerceSightseeing · Commerce, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28246, United States of America
The FutureSightseeing · The Future, East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America
TransportationSightseeing · Transportation, South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States of America
Il Grande DiscoSightseeing · Il Grande Disco, South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273, United States of America

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FAQs about Charlotte

When is the best time to visit Charlotte?

May - Oct

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Location

Charlotte, NC, United States of America

35.2272° N, 80.8431° W

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