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The famed capital of "Textile Land" and the largest city in North Carolina, located in the south part of the state. Also known as the City of Trees and Queen City, Charlotte is a major financial and distribution center for the southeast. Charlotte's name comes from a German woman from Mechlenburg-Strelitz, named Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife to Great Britain's King George III. During the American Revolution, North Carolinians met at a convention and drafted the "Mechlenburg Declaration of Independence," on May 20, 1775. Today, May 20th is still celebrated as a state holiday in North Carolina. One of Charlotte's key attractions to visit is known as Discover Place, there you can find hands-on exhibits about science. Another key place to go to is the Mint Museum of Art, you can find international acclaimed exhibits. The mint served as a U.S. Federal Mint during the time of 1837 to 1913, when prospectors found gold in the area. Built in 1774, the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, the oldest building in the city is named after it's settler. Other sites to see include the Latta Place a performing arts center, Paramount's Carowinds theme park, Lake Catawba, Lake Norman, Charlotte's Coliseum seating over 13,000 people, and the American Cotton Manufactureers Institute.

Afro-American Cultural Center

401 N. Myers St.

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 374-1565

http://www.aacc-charlotte.org/

The organizationpreserves the heritage of African Americans through the culture's exhibits, workshops, preformances, and activities.

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

330 S. Tryon St.

Charlotte, New York

(704) 378-1300

http://www.charlottechamber.org/

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce-Charlotte area business information and other important resources for Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau

122 East Stonewall Street

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 334-2282 or (800) 722-1994

http://www.charlottecvb.org/

The Charlotte Convention and Visitors Bureau provides information on the City of Charlotte and the surrounding area to thousands of organizations and individuals every year.

Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite

3500 Shamrock Dr.

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 568-1774

This place houses the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander House, a two-story springhouse, a hand-hewn log kitchen with a working rock fireplace and a museum.

Charlotte Nature Museum

1658 Sterling Rd.

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 332-5018

This nature museum has hands-on exhibits on natural history for children.

Discovery Place

301 N. Tryon St.

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 372-6261 or (800) 935-0553

http://24.93.68.194/

An educational complex that incorporates an exhibition hall, a planetarium and an OMNIMAX theater.

James K. Polk Memorial State Historic Site

On US 521

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 889-7145

The memorial preserves the birthplace and childhood home of the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk.

Jerald Melberg Gallery

3900 Colony Road

Charlotte, New York

(704) 365-3000

http://www.jeraldmelberg.com/

Jerald Melberg Gallery, with locations in Charlotte and Charleston, is the Carolinas' preeminent gallery for contemporary art. Jerald Melberg Gallery has been advising individual collectors, corporations and museums on fine art acquisitions since 1983.

Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + Design

2730 Randolph Rd.

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 337-2000

http://www.mintmuseum.org/

Welcome to the Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + Design, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

345 N. College Street

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 333-4686 or 376-2289

http://www.performingartsctr.org/

The art center presents different varieties of artistic expression, such as five galleries, the performing arts, arts education, visual arts, and more.

Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park

14523 Carowinds Boulevard

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 588-2600 or (803) 548-5300

http://www.carowinds.com/

The theme park offers ten theme areas that depict the different facets of Carolinas' past and present.

Queen's Landing

1459 River Highway

Charlotte, North Carolina

(704) 663-2628

http://www.queenslanding.com/

Queen's Landing offers the area's only family entertainment facility.