Charlotte, North Carolina, has a great deal to offer anyone interested in getting away from it all and finding a comfortable and interesting place to stay. Located in beautiful countryside, Charlotte is a congenial southern town, where hospitality is taken very seriously and guests always feel welcome. At the same time, it is a bustling cosmopolitan city, home to the NFL Panthers and the NBA Hornets.
The cities museums and galleries display many of the local crafts produced by area residents. The Brem House Artisans Gallery and the Fieldcrest Cannon Textile Museum offer visitors a look at local handicrafts from past times and the present. The First Light Fine-Craft Gallery and the Harris Holt Gallery also showcase local artists and their notable talents. For more traditional art offerings, visitors should seek out the Mint Art Museum, the first art museum in North Carolina. Kids will love Discovery Place, rated one of the top hands-on science museums in the country.
North Carolina has become one of the nation's premiere vacation spots in recent years, and Charlotte is a great place to begin an exploration of this beautiful state. Natural splendor is only a short drive away from this city, whether one is looking for famous beaches or the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is a lot to see and explore in this remarkable southern city, so visitors are advised to plan ahead.
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