Charlotte tourist information
Charlotte is located conveniently off I-69, just southwest of Michigan's capital city of Lansing. The city was established in 1833 and became the County Seat. Once called Eaton Center, the city was renamed after early settler E.B. Bostwick's wife. The original 1845 courthouse still stands along with the Courthouse Square consisting of the 1885 Eaton County Courthouse and 1873 Sheriff's Residence. Charlotte is also home to the 1976 Courthouse making Charlotte and Eaton County unique with three existing courthouses.
Charlotte offers small town charm through its historic sites, festivals, parks, dining and unique shopping opportunities as well as modern convenience in its hotels, retail stores and mid-Michigan location.
It was quite a week. On one day, the non-profit group Partners for Livable Communities rated Charlotte among four cities it called "America's Most Livable." On another, the National Public Radio show "Talk of the Nation" saluted Charlotte with a live broadcast from this city. A listener in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, liked what she heard to much she called the show to ask what jobs were available here. One of the show's panelists, a Virginia real estate developer, said, "This town, if it were a rocket, it would have launched its first stage. It's glowing in the sky and the world sees it". We invite you to enjoy and experience that Charlotte light!
A clean, tree-filled landscape that invites you to come outside. A spot for inventive cuisine and exciting nightlife. A welcoming place for families
Charlotte serves as an international gateway to the Carolinas with non-stop/direct service to nine international destinations including Bermuda, Mexico, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Netherlands and Canada. The airport, Charlotte/Douglas International, serves over 160 cities with non-stop service and 500+ flights daily, and 22 million passengers annually. Located just 15 minutes from the Center City, the airport is convenient to a multitude of sights and attractions.
Accommodations abound in Mecklenburg County, with more than 21,000 rooms.
Visitor services, along with genuine Southern hospitality, make a visit to Charlotte memorable. The city is conveniently located just 2 hours from the Great Smoky Mountains and 3 hours to pristine Carolina beaches.
by Charlotte North Carolina Convention and Visitors Bureau
Charlotte aerial map
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