Charlotte, North Carolina one of America's Best Kept Secrets.

It's no surprise! Charlotte is special and full of charm. From its beautiful tree lined streets, to the stunning neighborhoods in each sector of the city. Charlotte gives you city living with a little bit of country living all in one.

Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte is known for its family appeal. The school system here is stellar and so is the university system. The economic climate of Charlotte is great as well. It ranks second only to New York as a financial center. Charlotte is the birthplace of world renowned Evangelist, Billy Graham and boast of numerous churches of varying faiths throughout its landscape.

Charlotte has all types of shopping available for the avid shopper. Outlet shopping is located in nearby Concord at Carolina Mills Mall. Patrons are able to visit designer outlet stores and specialty stores in a beautiful indoor facility. The largest mall in the city is, Carolina Place Mall, popular anchor stores and specialty stores abound in this convenient shopping area just off Interstate 485 and minutes away from Interstate 77. The SouthPark Mall features high-end stores and the traditional anchor stores. The entire area near the SouthPark Mall is filled with eclectic shops and boutiques for the conscientious shopper.

Residents here enjoy all types of entertainment. The amusement park, Carowinds provides wonderful rides and games for kids of all ages. Carowinds opens early spring through early fall and features holiday activities in its off season. Sports are an active part of the Charlotte scene. The Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats, Charlotte Knights, Charlotte Checkers, Charlotte Eagles and even NASCAR are a part of the buffet of sports fans can choose from.

Learning abounds in Charlotte. The Charlotte Mecklenburg school system is one of the best. And of course for those who desire a more structured environment, there are numerous private institutions to choose from.

For those considering Charlotte's university system, there are a number of colleges to choose from. The University of North Carolina system has a location in the city, along with Johnson C. Smith University, Queens College, Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte School of Law, Winthrop University, Davidson College and Central Piedmont Community College. If you're considering moving to Charlotte to attend school, come and take a tour first!

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