Charlotte is one of the major cities of the North Carolina and is the seat of Mecklenburg County. The city is situated in a close proximity to the Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. This beautiful city is named after Queen Charlotte who was the wife of King George III in 1700. It is situated in between the intersection of the Great Wagon Road and Trade Street which are very close to the Catawba River. This intersection is also known as the Square. The city is also known as the Queens City . This area was known for its agricultural products and textile centers which has now transformed into the nation s major banking and financial significant sites. During Revolutionary War period, this place had been used as the army base by both Americans and British making it strategically important. Lord General Charles Cornwallis nicknamed the place as Hornet s Nest considering the frequent encounters between the locals and British troops.
Charlotte offers a range of attractions such as the Carolinas Aviation Museum and many more. The Carolinas Aviation Museum exhibits the history of modern aviation in North and South Carolina. This museum is not only preserving the aviation heritage of North and South Carolina but also preached about the aircrafts technology. It is founded in 1991 and located at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and is one of the premier aviation museums in Carolina. It offers an impressive collection of about 45 major aircrafts and houses largest and complete aviation related libraries.
Another must visit science center which one would not afford to miss is the Charlotte Nature Museum. This marvelous and fabulous nature science center is the part of Discovery Place which is operated by the same. This is home to some of the most outstanding plants and animals along with the magical creatures like Butterfly Garden. It also exhibits various shows, events and workshops.
Charlotte offers some of the best luxury and budget hotels which are known for its quality and comfortable stay of the visitors. The luxury hotels such as the Omni Hotels & Resort, Hilton Charlotte Center City, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and many more are known for their luxury and high standard accommodation. The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel is an eight story hotel which is very close to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The rooms of the hotel are equipped with all the modern amenities and facilities such as the high speed internet accessibility, flat panel TV, pay per view movies, iron, ironing board, hair dryer and many more along with other hotel amenities such fitness center, business center, ATM etc.
Cheap hotels such as Hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Country Health Inn, Doubletree Guest Suites which are conveniently situated near the centers of all the happenings. Quality Inn Charlotte is one of the most conveniently situated hotels and is just few minutes away from Charlotte International Airport. The rooms of the hotel are nicely decorated and sophisticatedly equipped with a range of amenities and facilities. The hotel also offers a complementary breakfast to all their guests and a complimentary high speed internet access.
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