Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina is 130 miles southwest of Raleigh, North Carolina. Although Raleigh is the capital of the state, Uptown Charlotte is known as the banking capital of the South.

Charlotte may not have the same deep historical roots as Raleigh, but there is never a lack of something to do, and there's always plenty to see.

The upscale condos, apartments, and new restaurants being built in Uptown Charlotte are attracting more and more people to become residents there. The restaurants' variety of cuisines is endless and the nightlife is outstanding for the younger crowds who want to spice up their nightlife.

There are also many fabulous hotels for the tourists, such as the historic Charlotte Dunhill Hotel, which is within walking distance of the Time Warner Cable Arena, and the Hilton Garden Inn, which is in the major North Carolina banking and financial district.

At the EpiCentre of Uptown Charlotte, you will also find among the many banks and boardrooms, the EpiCentre’s chic shops, fine dining, and nonstop nightlife!

Places to visit, especially if this is a family vacation, include places like Charlotte's Nature Museum, the Charlotte Observer iMax Dome, and the Discovery Place.