explore Charlotte
Welcome to The Queen City!
Current population est. 886,000 (2019 census), making Charlotte the 15th largest city in the United States
Located in Mecklenburg County with a population of over one million
Current population est. 886,000 (2019 census), making Charlotte the 15th largest city in the United States
Located in Mecklenburg County with a population of over one million
Beautiful weather
- January: average low 30º - average high 49º
- June: average low 70º - average high 89º
- Sunny days: 218/ year
- Average precipitation: 43.1 in./year
- Average snowfall: 2 to 5 in./year
Attractions
- Home of the Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte Knights (AAA Baseball), Charlotte Checkers (AHL), Charlotte Eagles (USLPRO)
- Charlotte FC (MLS) took the pitch in 2022!
- ACC Conference Championship Game, Wells Fargo PGA tournament, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway hosting the Bank of America 500 and Coca-Cola 600
- Local attractions: US National Whitewater Center, Carowinds Park, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and the nearby Great Smoky Mountains
- Fine Arts: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Mint Museum of Art, Opera Carolina, North Carolina Dance Theater, Discovery Place, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
- Multiple and unique neighborhoods offer interesting residential and dining options including NODA, Uptown, South End, Sedgefield, Dilworth, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, and South Park
- Tallest Buildings: Bank of America Center, Duke Energy Center, The VUE, The Hearst Tower, Wells Fargo Center
- Check out Axios Charlotte if you're new, or not so new, to the area
Good Eats
CMC Family Favorites
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The Happiest of Hours By Neighborhood
Local Breweries
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Free Fitness
Females in Action
F3
Tuesday
F3
Tuesday
- Staxx gym Bootcamp with Randy Moss 6:30 - 7:3opm
- Plaza Midwood Tuesday Night Ride: 15 mile ride through Charlotte starting at Common Market: Plaza Midwood 7:45pm
- Staxx gym Bootcamp with Randy Moss 6:30 - 7:3opm
- Burn Bootcamp : 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30am
Get OUtSide
Carolina Thread Trail
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Crowders Mountain State Park
US National Whitewater Center
Work For Your Beer: Comprehensive list of all beer related fitness classes in Charlotte (Run clubs, yoga, etc)
Lake Norman
Lake Wylie
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Crowders Mountain State Park
US National Whitewater Center
Work For Your Beer: Comprehensive list of all beer related fitness classes in Charlotte (Run clubs, yoga, etc)
Lake Norman
Lake Wylie
Local Teams
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free music
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Whitewater River Jam
Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays May 3rd through September 29th 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway Parking is $6. Charlotte Alive After Five Thursdays from April 5th to September 13th at 5 p.m. The EpiCentre, 210 East Trade Street Freedom Summer Jazz Series June 16th, July 14th, August 11th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard Sunset at Metropolitan Thursdays in May 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue. Spring Concert Series at The Music Yard Saturdays April 7th through May 26th, along with Friday, March 23rd 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd., between Mac’s Speed Shop and SouthBound. Two bands each night, plus a have a fun activity such as an art show, pop-up shop, or mixology lesson for you to enjoy while you listen. Follow above link to reserve your free ticket. Live at the Family Tree Mostly Saturdays, one Friday, in March, April and May Shows start at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Follow link above. NoDa Company Store, 3221 Yadkin Avenue LangTree Live Thursdays, May 3rd through September 27th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. LangTree Lake Norman, Mooresville. Picnic in the Park Sundays, June through August 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fourth Ward Park, 301 North Poplar Street |
Bearden Music Series
June 30th, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Romare Bearden Park, 300 South Church Street Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series Events include concerts, fireworks, movies, and stories for kids, held at a number of locations in Kannapolis. There is a huge amount of entertainment offered at different venues in Kannapolis. Follow the above link for the complete schedule. Matthews Food Truck Fridays 2nd and 4th Friday April through September, with the exception of May 11th. Stumptown Park 200 South Trade Street, Matthews There will also be kids’ activities, lawn games, a beer pavilion and food trucks. Shoppes at University Place Spring Concert Series Thursdays in April 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shoppes at University Place, W.T. Harris Boulevard and Hwy. 29 Party in the Park Wednesdays May 30th through August 29th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Romare Bearden Park, 300 South Church St. Live on the Green 2nd and 4th Fridays of month, June 2nd through September 15th, with two additional dates on Saturdays Usually 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. but two events have music throughout the afternoon too. First Ward Park, 301 East 7th Street High profile touring bluegrass and Americana bands, including Amanda Shires, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo and many more. Music Box Lunch Series Tuesdays and Fridays, April 3rd, through August 31st Bearden Park, 300 South Church Street Relaxed lunchtime music |
The Arts
Mint Museum, 500 South Tryon Street and 2730 Randolph Road, for free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.
Uptown Crawl: attend a group of museums once a month for free
Charlotte Storytellers
Uptown Crawl: attend a group of museums once a month for free
Charlotte Storytellers
