Charlotte the largest city in North Carolina, has a rich history steeped in the discovery of gold and the pride of the Scots-Irish settlers The Queen City was founded in 1769 and named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. Now the nation´s second leading financial center, the city was built upon the crossroads of two affluent Native American trading paths. The intersection of these two paths, now major streets, is known as the heart of Charlotte- "Trade and Tryon".
Charlotte provides a wonderful lifestyle for anyone from its beautiful tree lined neighborhoods such as Myers Park, Eastover and Dilworth. Or live in one of the many modern high rise condominiums in Uptown and walk to work, enjoy the nightlife and attend the city sporting events.
Charlotte offers a wealth of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, professional sports teams, and cultural events. Or if you want to leave town, you can go anywhere in the country or overseas on US Airways. The Blue Ridge Mountains are only two hours away, and the beaches can be reached in approximately four hours.