Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the largest city in the State and a major commercial hub located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Actually, it is the 2nd largest city in the southeastern USA. Uptown Charlotte is well-known as a buzzing place where you will find all comforts and attractions that you may expect from a big city, such as fabulous shops, renowned restaurants and bars, stadiums, museums, art galleries, etc. While in Uptown Charlotte don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Levine Museum of the New South (great exhibits relating to South’s post–Civil War history) and Discovery Place (will surely excite science buffs). For the lovers of speed cars, NASCAR Hall of Fame is a must-visit attraction consisting of amazing exhibits and fantastic multi-media presentations. Other top Charlotte tourist attractions (a few of the 170+ worth visiting) include the Billy Graham Library, BB&T Ballpark, the Bank of America Stadium, Carolinas Aviation Museum, Mint Museum Uptown, McDowell Nature Center and Preserve, and much more. Regarding budget accommodation, there are more than 180 discount hotels worth checking in and nearby Charlotte, NC. The average price is somewhere around $150 – $160 per room per night (2 guests), but you can find quite a few great economy accommodation deals starting from as little as $50.