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Things to see in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States): 49 places and when to go
Charlotte, North Carolina is a city in United States with around 995,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (26), History (10), Museums and art (5). The best known are Carowinds, Crowders Mountain and NASCAR Hall of Fame. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.2069, -80.832
- Population
- About 995,000
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (26) · History (10) · Museums and art (5) · With kids (4) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 845 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kings Pinnacle, at 520 m.
What to see in Charlotte, North Carolina
The places in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- CarowindsAmusement park in North and South Carolina15 km
- Crowders MountainMountain in North Carolina, United States41 km
- NASCAR Hall of FameHistoric building1.9 km
- Kings PinnacleMountain in United States of America44 km
- Belmont Abbey, North CarolinaAbbey in North Carolina, United States20 km
- Henry's KnobMountain in South Carolina, United States of America41 km
- Bechtler Museum of Modern ArtMuseum in Charlotte, North Carolina2.4 km
- Harvey B. Gantt CenterAfrican-American art museum in North Carolina2.3 km
- McDowell Nature PreservePark in Mecklenburg County, Province of North Carolina, United States of America; geonames ID = 447858520 km
- Mint MuseumMuseum in Charlotte, North Carolina2.5 km
- Sullenberger Aviation MuseumAviation museum in North Carolina, United States9.4 km
- Beaver Dam Plantation HouseHistoric house in North Carolina, United States30 km
- Bethel Church ArborChurch building in Midland, United States of America27 km
- Charlotte Regional Farmers MarketNorth Carolina farmers' market7.4 km
- Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchChurch building in North Carolina, United States of America48 km
- Billingsville SchoolSchool building in Charlotte, North Carolina2.5 km
- 1774 Alexander Rock HouseUnited States historic place6.6 km
- James A. Blakeney HouseHistoric house in North Carolina, United States19 km
- Mount Holly Cotton MillMount Holly, North Carolina, on the NRHP in North Carolina20 km
- Neal Somers Alexander HouseHistoric house near Charlotte, North Carolina, United States8.1 km
- Ray's Splash PlanetWater park in Charlotte, North Carolina3.9 km
- King Street Overhead BridgeBridge in United States of America47 km
- William T. Alexander HouseBuilding in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States16 km
- Brewers At 4001 YanceyBrewery4.8 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Carolina Harbor, District 57
- Food and drink: Distro Beer Hub, Fonta Flora, Free Range Brewing, Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, Heist Brewery, HopFly Brewing Co., Lenny Boy Brewing Co., Lower Left Brewing Co., Middle James Brewing Company, NoDa Brewing Company, Percent Tap House, Protagonist Beer, Red Clay Ciderworks, Resident Culture Brewing Company, The Bevery, The Chamber by Wooden Robot, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten, Town Brewing Co, Triple C Brewing Company, Vaulted Oak Brewing, Vortex Bottle Shop, Wooden Robot
When to go to Charlotte, North Carolina
The best time to visit Charlotte, North Carolina is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:22
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. In April, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Charlotte, North Carolina
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 845 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Huntersville6 places20 km
- Rock Hill, South Carolina6 places35 km
- Statesville10 places50 km
- Cartersville5 places97 km
- Morganton5 places97 km
- Spartanburg, South Carolina11 places104 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The best known: Carowinds, Crowders Mountain, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Kings Pinnacle, Belmont Abbey, North Carolina. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte, North Carolina?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Charlotte, North Carolina?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 845 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Charlotte, North Carolina as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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