The 2023 All-America City Award recognized communities that are working to improve the health and well-being of young people, with particular attention to efforts that engage young people in this work. The National Civic League recently named Charlotte an All-America City, marking the third time the city has received the designation.
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Over the summer, 20 cities competed
in Denver for the title of 2023 All-America City… A team of city staff, community partners
and youth leaders Set out to bring this prestigious designation
back to the Queen City Together, they presented the story of Charlotte's Commitment To meaningful youth engagement For the third time in our city's history,
the National Civic League Named Charlotte and All-America City!
Things to Do in Charlotte North Carolina
Events, Life, Sports, Weather, News
A city’s culture can be reflected in the people who live there. New Yorkers are known for grit and hustle, LA residents for their innovation and small red cars, and Charlotteans have that same comfortability that is the result of a close-knit community.
Local festivals are a huge part of the Charlotte experience. Whether you’re looking for live music, great food or art, you’ll find it at one of the many festivals around town. From the Latin-American Festival in the fall to the Kings Drive Arts Walk in spring, there’s no shortage of things to do in Charlotte.
For those who love to watch the action, Charlotte is home to three professional teams: the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), and the Charlotte Knights (MiLB). In addition, several universities have a thriving campus sports scene with popular programs like rugby and women’s roller derby.
The local craft beer movement is a big deal in Charlotte with 18 breweries and more on the way. Get a taste of the local flavor at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery or try something unique at Birdsong Brewery. The city is also a hot spot for wine and scotch with some fantastic local wineries to visit. For the sporty set, the city is home to both a professional golf course and tennis at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center at Renaissance Park in downtown Charlotte. The area is also home to the oldest rugby union organization in North Carolina, the Charlotte Rugby Club (CRC). It was formed in 1971 by former college rugby players and plays out of Skillbeck Athletic Grounds in Coulwood.