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Charlotte, NC: The Queen City
Incorporated in 1768 and named for the wife of King George III, Charlotte has constantly redeveloped itself, growing into the largest city in North Carolina. The Queen City, as it is nicknamed, has changed from an agrarian township to a gold town, textile center and banking giant. Now, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States of America behind New York City, New York.Visitors to the city are treated to historical attractions as well as a vast and varied range of events and recreational activities. Charlotte is ideally located to take in the wonders of North Carolina, as it is a three-hour drive from the Atlantic beaches and only two hours from the Blue Mountains. ORIENTATION: Charlotte is located in the Piedmont region (a plateau that lies between the coastal plains and the Appalachian Mountains) of North Carolina, along the state’s southern border with South Carolina. Columbia, South Carolina, is 140 mi (225 km) south of Charlotte via Interstate Highway 77. The triangle cities of Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro are approximately 85 mi (137 km) north of the city along Interstate Highway 85. CLIMATE: A moderate climate of warm summers and cool winters makes Charlotte a comfortable place to visit year-round. Summers in Charlotte are long and when winter does arrive, very little snow accumulates, if any. Generally, the first snowfall does not come to Charlotte until late November or early December. The city’s location on North Carolina’s Piedmont and its distance from the Atlantic Ocean also encourage this moderate climate. Hurricanes occasionally affect the coastal region of North Carolina; however, Charlotte is rarely affected by more than heavy rain during these occasions. During the remainder of the year, rainfall is fairly consistent except for some dry spells during the fall. TRANSPORTATION: With Interstate highways 77 and 85 intersecting in Charlotte, reaching the city by road is an easy option. Greyhound provides motorcoach connections to cities throughout the United States, with daily departures to all major centers. Charlotte can also be reached by rail service provided by Amtrak. The Carolinian and Piedmont line connects Charlotte to New York City. One of three hubs for US Airways, Charlotte Douglas International Airport connects Charlotte to the world by air.
About the author: Debe Maxwell is a Charlotte Residential Real Estate, Certified Neighborhood and Relocation Specialist who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in Charlotte, NC or any place in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. Debe has created a team of professionals throughout the country to ensure that you enjoy a smooth transition to your new area. These professionals are experts in the field of relocation and can serve many purposes beyond a simple home search. The destination service is of no cost to you! Please visit www.debemaxwell.com/ for your relocation and/or your local needs. Debe Maxwell- HELEN ADAMS REALTY - 704.491.3310 - Debe@DebeMaxwell.com |
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