Pan for gold at the site of the nation’s very first gold rush at Reed Gold Mine. But public transit, new hotels, entertainment offerings, cultural diversions, and urban living alternatives are filling the horizon line day by day.Ĭharlotte may have lots of cranes adding to the area’s skyline, but it’s certainly not short on history. New developments are moving on in and up throughout Charlotte’s Center City as of late even though this bustling hub already brims with diversions like sumptuous steakhouses, paint-the-town red nightspots, and enriching museums and theaters.
Renowned for its support of 62 cultural partners throughout the region, the organization ranks right up there with the best arts and culture infrastructure in the nation – second only to New York City in revenue dollars. Breathtaking ballets by NC Dance Theatre, awesome operas by Carolina Opera, and a wide variety of scintillating stage shows at Belk Theater or Ovens Auditorium are just a sampling of city happenings thanks to the Arts & Science Council. And throughout the region, museums, historical sites, and more make for one-of-a-kind visitor experiences. With more than a mile’s worth of cultural facilities all within Center City alone, it’s clear Charlotte has an ever-increasing commitment to the arts.