Visit Charlotte, North Carolina
Discover family fun, good food and outdoor activities in bustling Charlotte.
Charlotte Activities: Discover the Queen City
As the nation’s second-largest banking hub after New York, Charlotte dazzles with skyscrapers and things to do ranging from family-friendly museums to outdoor activities. Street signs with the letter “M” set the tone in this so-called "Queen City," commemorating Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg. Make time for the trendy boutiques and royally good places to eat in Charlotte before you head off to some Charlotte attractions. Examples of Charlotte's history can be found in the Levine Museum of the New South on Tryon Street and Fourth Ward's grand Victorian buildings and Old Settlers' Cemetery.
Carowinds offers thrilling roller coasters for fast-paced entertainment, or get your need for speed from the sport closely affiliated with Charlotte: NASCAR. You can visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and then head to nearby Concord to see races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Whatever your reason for visiting Charlotte, AAA members can receive free help planning vacations by speaking with a AAA Travel Agent and can receive exclusive discounts on hotels, cruises, rental cars and more.
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