Nobody lives in Charlotte. They live in one of Charlotte's many neighborhoods like Dilworth, Myers Park, Highland Creek, Ballantyne or the Arboretum. Or they live in one of many neighboring towns like Matthews, Pineville, Huntersville, Mint Hill or Concord. Here you'll find everything you need to know about living or buying a home in the Greater Charlotte Area.
Looking for a day away from Charlotte? Just 15 miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte is Concord, N.C., home to Lowe's Motor Speedway which hosts two big NASCAR races each year. There is no shortage of things to do in Concord, which is also home to the Charlotte area's largest indoor shopping mall -- Concord Mills. Take a look at some activities Concord has to offer.
Huntersville, N.C., and Cornelius, N.C. are two towns north of Charlotte that border Lake Norman's eastern shoreline.
Phillips Place in SouthPark is a mixed-use development designed for shopping, dining, entertainment and residential.
The downtown Matthews area is a charming, family friendly area in the heart of Matthews and just minutes from Charlotte.
Charlotte is one of the top 10 fastest growing cities in the country with new residents moving to the Charlotte area daily. Here are some helpful tips to getting settled in this sprawling, growing part of North Carolina.
Here you'll find facts and a general listing of cities and towns in Charlotte's suburbs; Mecklenburg County and neighboring communities like Union County, Cabarrus County, Iredell County and Gaston County. Charlotte's neighboring towns include Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius and Mooresville.
Here are some Charlotte area maps, including Uptown maps, Charlotte neighborhood maps and Charlotte transportation maps, that will help you navigate the confusing Queen-City streets.
Enjoy a walk through the tree-lined streets of Myers Park, one of Charlotte's oldest and most distinguished neighborhoods.
NoDa Charlotte, North Davidson is Charlotte's Historic Arts District and is home to many eclectic art galleries, live music venues and local eateries.
Historic Fourth Ward sits in the heart of Uptown and features a mix of young professionals, families, new condos and historic Victorian homes.
NoDa or North Davidson is Charlotte's Historic Arts District and is home to many eclectic art galleries, live music venues and local eateries.
Historic Dilworth sits just a few miles from the heart of Uptown and features a mix of young professionals, families, new condos and historic bungalows.
The Ballantyne Resort and Spa sits in the heart of Charlotte's new and continually improving Ballantyne community.
Charlotte's SouthPark area sits about 6 miles south of Uptown and is centered around the SouthPark Mall which opened in 1970 and is the heart and soul of the area's businesses, restaurants and shopping.
Charlotte's Arboretum area is named after a huge outdoor shopping center anchored by Charlotte's first Wal-Mart and one of the largest Harris Teeter grocery stores in the area. The Arboretum area also gets its name from the vast amount of trees in the area.
Concord, N.C., is northeast of Charlotte and home to Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord Mills Mall and the new Great Wolf Lodge. With a population of just over 70,000, Concord is the largest city in Cabarrus County.
The town of Matthews neighbors Charlotte to the southeast and is also Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
In 2006, the City of Charlotte conducted its bi-annual study which monitored the quality of life in its neighborhoods. Click the neighborhoods on this map to find out about each area.
If you travel just south of Charlotte's Uptown area you'll find Dilworth -- a quaint, historic neighborhood filled with bungalows as well as some of the restaurants finest boutique shops and restaurants. Dilworth is also home to Carolina's Medical Center, the Central Piedmont's only Level 1 trauma center and Charlotte's largest hospital.
Charlotte's South End had its roots in the textile industry and was reborn in the late 1990s to become home to shops, galleries and design studios. Many of Charlotte's finest restaurants call South End home and a host of condominiums and townhouses are being built to accommodate Charlotte's growing population.
Just northeast of Uptown, Plaza Midwood features thriving businesses, historic bungalow homes, tree-lined streets and one of Charlotte's most prestigious country clubs.
