Charlotte, North Carolina
Population: 630,500
Located in Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, North CarolinaThe same qualities that appeal to visitors have made Charlotte one of the Southeast's premier places to live. More than 500,000 people reside within our borders, approximately 1.3 million within the metro area, and 6 million within a 100-mile radius. We're home to 292 of the top Fortune 500 companies and more than 340 foreign firms. Financial experts know us as the nation's second largest banking center (next to New York City), with more than $362 billion in banking assets. The nation's fifth largest urban region, Charlotte and environs have attracted more and more people who want to become part of our team. Our location in the sunny, moderate Central region of the Tar Heel state gives us unlimited accessibility. Interstates 77 and 85, which intersect in Charlotte, link the city with the Great Lakes region, New England, and Florida. Interstate 40, running coast-to-coast across the United States, is only an hour north of Charlotte. A two-hour journey to the west takes you to the Blue Ridge Mountains; a three-and-a-half hour trip to the east, to Atlantic beaches. Within an hour's drive east of the city are some of the world's best golf courses. That spirit made Charlotte the unanimous choice when the National Football League looked for a thriving city in which to expand. It's stimulated tremendous revitalization in the center city, with national developers proposing several large-scale projects that combine residences, shops, restaurants, and entertainment. And it's what, ultimately, you'll remember from your stay here. Discovery Place The golf courses in North Carolina are among the world's finest and most accessible. From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is home to a variety of beautifully conditioned golf courses that are always prepared to challenge players of all levels. On the North Carolina Golf Trail, you'll find complete data on more than 160 selected golf courses that welcome daily fee play, as well as information on lodging and packages, golf vacations, golf schools and golf real estate. Plus, you can check out news and specials. Cleanliness. Beauty. Excitement. Friendliness. We want you to experience it all! Courtesy of the Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau & charlottecvb.org Find homes for sale in Charlotte North Carolina
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