| For a less strenuous day on the water, visitors can head to nearby Lake Norman.
Make a stop at the NASCAR Hall of Fame or Discovery Place Science for family fun.
Shopping enthusiasts won’t be disappointed, as Charlotte offers everything from upscale malls like Southpark to funky boutiques to massive shopping and entertainment complexes like Concord Mills.
The Queen City offers a wide variety of attractions, from Carowinds theme park to Charlotte's Premier Science and Technology Center to UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and more.
Outdoor lovers can enjoy everything from rafting and kayaking to rock climbing and ropes courses at the US National Whitewater Center.
It’s a recognized financial center for business travelers.
Sports fans can catch the action from the Carolina Panthers, the NFL team, as well as the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team, and the Carolina Hurricanes, the NHL team.
As the largest city in the state, Charlotte attracts visitors for any number of reasons.
The Sleep Inn University Place hotel in Charlotte puts you in an ideal location near the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Bank of America Stadium, where the Carolina Panthers professional football team plays.
Fans can also see a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Head to uptown Charlotte, the heart of the city, for bustling restaurants, museums and landmarks. | 
