Charlotte
United States · Country profile
Charlotte is the commanding financial hub of the American Southeast, the fast-growing city of the Carolinas that rose on banking and motorsport and now spreads its glassy uptown skyline, its leafy residential districts and its legendary racing culture across the rolling Piedmont hills. Known as the Queen City after the British queen of its founding era, it is home to the second-largest banking centre of the United States, while the NASCAR legend and the football stadium of the Panthers anchor its sporting fame. The uptown museums and the garden districts, the whitewater park and the breweries of the old textile mills fill the days, with the Blue Ridge mountains a couple of hours west.
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a city in United States. The city's documented population is around 874,579 people. For visitors from abroad, the local currency is the US Dollar (USD) and English is spoken; the dialling code is +1. It is served by 1 airport in our guide: Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The Hall of the NASCAR and the Stadium of the Panthers
The city runs on a vast, well-ordered grid where uptown holds the corporate towers, the convention halls and the sports venues, and everything else spreads into leafy neighbourhoods connected by wide boulevards. It is a young, moving city built on finance, technology and family life rather than tourism, so the pace feels warm and everyday rather than visited. Most days are built around museums, markets, parks and great food rather than a monumental core. The light rail, the breweries and the surrounding lake and mountain trips give the metropolis its easy, sporty rhythm.
The Uptown of the Skyline and the Garden of the Roses
The weather follows the classic Carolina pattern, with mild winters, hot humid summers and a long golden autumn, while thunderstorms roll through in the warmer months and snow stays rare. The city is easiest with a car, though the light rail and the airport shuttle cover the main links. The NASCAR hall of fame and the discovery museum anchor the uptown circle, and the whitewater centre and the great lake of the region lie a short drive out. The seasons of the big sports teams, from the football of the Panthers to the basketball of the Hornets, set the downtown calendar.
The Lake of the Norman and the Whitewater of the River
The light rail line runs from the university through uptown and south to the suburban district, and the airport connects the city with the whole country. The old mill neighbourhoods of the town, especially the art district with its murals, its galleries and its breweries, carry the creative life, while the great food scene ranges from the barbecue of the Carolinas to the fried chicken and the modern Southern kitchens. The motorsport hall and the speedway of the region celebrate the racing soul of the city, and the parks of the metro, from the rose garden to the ravine trails, give the green frame of the year.
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- Country
- United States
- Population
- 874,579
- Coordinates
- 35.2144, -80.9473
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Country code
- US
Entry requirements for United States
Visa status for travellers from common origins visiting United States for tourism.
Getting to Charlotte
Airports we list for Charlotte:
Other airports in the area:
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL≈ 364 km from Charlotte
- Washington Dulles International AirportIAD≈ 518 km from Charlotte
- Philadelphia International AirportPHL≈ 722 km from Charlotte
- Orlando International AirportMCO≈ 755 km from Charlotte
- Detroit Metropolitan AirportDTW≈ 806 km from Charlotte
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte the capital of United States?
No — the capital of United States is Washington, D.C..
What currency do I need in Charlotte?
The local currency is the US Dollar (USD). Languages spoken in United States include English.
What is the dialling code for United States?
The international dialling code for United States is +1.
Which airport should I fly into for Charlotte?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the airport we list for Charlotte.
How far is Charlotte from the nearest airport?
Charlotte is about 364 km from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Do I need a visa to visit United States?
It depends on your passport. For the origins we track, the current tourism visa status is Argentina (visa required), Japan (e-visa), Morocco (visa required), Singapore (e-visa) and South Korea (e-visa). Check the entry requirements tool for your own nationality.
Flying out of Charlotte? Check the entry requirements for your destination in our entry requirements tool before you fly.