Ambitious, forward-focused and expanding rapidly, Charlotte in North Carolina is one of the USA’s fastest growing cities. Yet despite its frenetic pace of expansion, it still manages to retain that relaxed ‘Southern’ feel and welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality and warmth.
Book a flight to Charlotte with Qatar Airways and you’ll quickly fall for the charms of this city that manages to mix traditional values with a decidedly positive outlook.
Welcome to the south, welcome to Charlotte. This thriving city is the largest in North Carolina and everyone who books a flight to Charlotte falls for the charm of that true ‘southern hospitality’ from the moment they arrive. "
It is one of America’s major financial centres, but also has plenty of history and culture to offer visitors who fly to Charlotte, looking for a location that’s a little off the beaten track and away from the usual Eastern US tourist destinations of New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston.
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Ambitious, forward-focused and expanding rapidly, Charlotte in North Carolina is one of the USA’s fastest growing cities. Yet despite its frenetic pace of expansion, it still manages to retain that relaxed ‘Southern’ feel and welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality and warmth.
Book a flight to Charlotte with Qatar Airways and you’ll quickly fall for the charms of this city that manages to mix traditional values with a decidedly positive outlook.
Charlotte has been the main business centre for the region for decades, but is now developing its tourist industry to introduce more visitors to the attractions of this surprisingly elegant city. From 19th century plantation houses to ultra-modern museums, Charlotte has plenty to offer the curious visitor.
Tourist attractions
Charlotte is particularly well known for its excellent museums, to the extent that a new ‘Museum District’ is being created on the southern edge of the Uptown district. In the meantime it is well worth paying a visit to the Levine Museum of the New South for a thorough introduction to the history and culture of the Southern States, while the Discovery Place focuses mainly on the sciences and is a fascinating interactive experience.
Lovers of aviation should head to the Carolinas Aviation Museum (located at the main airport), which features a host of beautifully restored planes from throughout the history of flight.
Charlotte has a thriving arts scene and there are dozens of theatres throughout the city, including the Actor's Theatre of Charlotte and the wonderfully entertaining Children's Theatre of Charlotte. If you prefer a more high-octane experience then head to the NASCAR stadium for some of the fastest and most exciting racing on the planet.
Travel considerations
Flights to Charlotte, North Carolina with Qatar Airways land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Charlotte please check the visa and passport requirements.
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