Flight Destinations
Flights to Charlotte
North Carolina
In previous decades Charlotte has been better known as a centre for business but today it’s developing a booming tourism industry and many things to see and do. Charlotte is the largest city in the US state of North Carolina.
Flights to Charlotte
The airport in Charlotte is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (airport code: CLT), just outside of town and on a public bus route. There is a good taxi service as well. Flights to Charlotte all have one connection when flying from London, usually through another American city. Virgin Atlantic connects in New York, United Airlines stops in Washington, and British Midland transfers in Philadelphia. A flight to Charlotte with US Airways also travels through Philadelphia.
Charlotte Tourist Attractions
Charlotte is a great destination if you’re into museums as the city has many of them on offer, and although it has all the modern conveniences Charlotte also features history and historical sites for those interested. Sports fans are also well catered for, with several professional spots teams calling Charlotte home, including the Carolina Panthers for American Football, and the Charlotte Bobcats who play NBA Basketball. Among the many museums and other attractions in Charlotte you’ll find the following:
Levine Museum of the New South
Charlotte is located in the south of the United States and the south very much has its own unique identity and culture. The Levine Museum of the New South is the place to find out more about this culture and history and it covers the past few centuries of life.
James K Polk Historic Site
To experience some history of a different nature visit the James K Polk Historic Site. It’s located a little way out from Charlotte city centre and includes a reconstruction of the home, and a museum and memorial dedicated to this former US president, James Polk.
Discovery Place
Tourists visiting Charlotte with children are recommended to visit Discovery Place. This is one of the most highly acclaimed children’s museums in the country and it focuses on sciences through discovery and play. Hands-on exhibits are very important here, and they all make science fun. The rainforest and the IMAX theatre are also popular features.
The Green
When you fancy a change from the museums you can check out one of Charlotte’s many different parks and open spaces. The Green is one of the most popular because it’s a park with a difference; it is literary themed giving visitors the chance to experience interactive landscaping that’s fun for both adults and children.
When Should You Visit Charlotte?
Summer is a popular time to visit Charlotte, though typical of the southern USA Charlotte has a humid climate that makes summers very hot and humid. The high humidity may make summers a little uncomfortable for some visitors though, combined with average highs of 30C in July. With lower humidity levels in the spring and autumn you may consider this a better time to visit as temperatures are still warm and pleasant. Winters are mild, but could be a little too cool for enjoying strolling around outside.