The most populous city in the US state of North Carolina, Charlotte is
located southeast of Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North
Carolina. The modern city center of Charlotte is known as Uptown, which
offers visitors plethora of museums, shopping centers, and dining options.
Charlotte is a preferred destination for auto racing fans with racing
schools, speedways, and motor-sports museums.
Things to do in Charlotte
NASCAR Hall of Fame
At NASCAR Hall of Fame, visitors can see historic race cars such as a 1967
Chevelle, a 1952 Hudson Hornet, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2008 Chevy Impala
SS. NASCAR Hall of Fame also features the High-Octane Theater with a
64-foot-wide projection screen.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
An excellent place to visit for techno-geeks and history buffs, Carolinas
Aviation Museum boasts exhibits on technology, history, and evolution of
air travel. The museum also puts many aircrafts and military crafts on
display, including a replica of the Wright Flyermodern Grumman F-14D Super
Tomcat, Sopwith Camel Biplane, and Douglas A-4A Skyhawk.
Freedom Park
Spread in an area of nearly hundred acres, Freedom Park offers plenty of
activities for everyone making it an excellent place to enjoy afternoon
relaxing or playing. For sports buffs, there are facilities for basketball,
tennis, and volleyball courts. There are also a lot of walking trails in
Freedom Park.
Best Time to Fly to Charlotte
The best time to book flights from Denver to Charlotte is from March
through May or from September through November. It is the shoulder seasons
when the city is less crowded, and hence you will get flights from Denver
to Charlotte at cheaper rates.