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Inside Background
History 
Charlotte was settled before the Revolutionary War,chiefly by Scots-Irish...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Neighborhoods 
Greater Charlotte comprises more than 200 different neighborhoods. Some of the...
Last edited: April 02, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Planning a visit? Browse through the Official Visitors Guide, available at no...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Charlotte has pretty moderate weather year-round, except for summer, which can...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority operates www.charlottesgot... an...
Last edited: May 19, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Charlotte is served by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Getting Around 
Navigating Charlotte by car can be difficult for visitors and newcomers, a map...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Public Transportation 
The local mass transit is operated by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
As far as renting a car at the airport, all of the car rental facilities are...
Last edited: March 26, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Bilmore Estate The Biltmore Estate is about 2 – 2 ½ hours from Charlotte , so...
Last edited: December 18, 2006
Family Travel 
If you’re still looking for more to do after visiting the numerous sports...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
First-time Visitors 
Whether you're looking for a day of culture and history or would prefer to...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Things to Do 
Here is the check-list of Places to visit in & around Charlotte. In...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Nightlife 
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or are searching for some “QT” with...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
The Performing Arts 
For plays, the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte, a contemporary, professional...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Shopping 
The largest retail center in the Carolinas, Charlotte has everything from...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Sports & Activities 
Charlotte offers year-round opportunities for sports fans and anyone who enjoys...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Culture and History Day Trips 
Day 1 -Hop aboard the LYNX Blue Line light- rail or the Charlotte Trolley. Stop...
Last edited: April 01, 2009
Downtown Charlotte 
Downtown Charlotte is full of things to do.  In order to get the full...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Educational and Fun 
Look closely at Charlotte and you’ll discover a lot.  With warm weather soon...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Free and Family Friendly 
Day 1 - Park spaces almost outweigh the pavement in and around Charlotte. Spots...
Last edited: June 14, 2009
NASCAR 
Day 1 - See how the pros “shake and bake” and top out at speeds of up to 180mph...
Last edited: April 01, 2009
Outdoor Recreation 
Charlotte, North Carolina is a fast growing city where open spaces seem to be...
Last edited: September 14, 2007
Unwinding in Charlotte 
Day 1 - Southern history comes alive when visiting the charming Historic...
Last edited: April 01, 2009
US National Whitewater Center 
This relatively new facility is the home to the U.S. Olympic Whitewater Teams...
Last edited: August 15, 2009
Zuma Fun Center 
Batting cages, miniature golf, go carts and arcade games Poor service...
Last edited: February 02, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Charlotte's restaurant scene is increasing in number with both national chains...
Last edited: August 16, 2009
Amelie's French Bakery 
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Amélie’s is a French bakery and café in...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
Cuisine Malaya 
One is never disappointed with Cuisine Malaya.  The food is delicious, the menu...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Diamond Restaurant 
Good home cooked food and great service.  Don't be put off by the outside.
Last edited: July 03, 2009
Hotel Charlotte Restaurant 
Hotel Charlotte has been a neighborhood favorite for almost 30 years. A...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
La Paz 
La Paz is located off South Boulevard,  near uptown Charlotte in historic...
Last edited: November 07, 2008
Luigi's Restaurant 
A true neighborhood diner. Good food, great staff, and an excellent location in...
Last edited: November 06, 2006
Lupie's Cafe 
Lupies offers amazing food at very affordable prices.  You'll never leave...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
McIntosh's Steak & Seafood 
  McIntosh's Steaks & Seafood is a locally owned  "chain of one." They have...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Penguin Drive-In 
Located in Plaza-Midwood and as seen on the Food Network’s show "Diners...
Last edited: January 02, 2008
Wolfman Pizza 
Wolfman Pizza has 5 area locations! Quail Corners 8418 Park Road 704-552-4979...
Last edited: October 30, 2006
Zada Jane's 
Located in Plaza-Midwood on Central.  This newly opened restaurant is already a...
Last edited: January 02, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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