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Charlotte North Carolina – Entertainment, Health, and Weather
Events, Life, Sports, Weather
The Queen City is a hub for entertainment. You’ll find everything from heated sports battles to chart-topping entertainers at local venues and festivals throughout the year. And with a lower cost of living than big-city metros, Charlotte is an affordable option for families and individuals seeking the convenience and charm of the East Coast.
Charlotte is also a top destination for healthcare. Multiple area hospitals have earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, including Novant Health (which includes a children’s hospital and St. Jude affiliate clinic), Carolinas Medical Center, and Atrium Health Mercy. Plus, the region has more than 230 parks on 12,000 acres of parkland and 56 miles of trails, making it easy to get out and enjoy fresh air!
For a little culture, you can check out the Charlotte Museum of Art or take in a show at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Or, spend the day exploring nature at Discovery Place Nature Museum or panning for gold at Reed Gold Mine. You can also bounce for hours at Big Air Trampoline Park or admire turtles and stingrays at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord.
And, of course, Charlotte has a thriving craft beer scene with 18 local breweries. For a night out, you can sip cocktails and dinner at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, or try something new at Birdsong Brewery. If you’re looking for a laugh, catch a comedy show or channel your creativity at a paint and sip event.