Charlotte, NC
City Information
City Stats:
Population:
540,828
Elevation: 850 feet above sea level
Land Area: 242.3 square miles
Location: Located in the southwestern section of North Carolina,
only 15 miles from the South Carolina border, at the intersection of
Interstate 77 from the north and south and Interstate 85 from the
southwest and northeast
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it?s noon in Charlotte,
it?s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles)
National Holidays:
New
Year's Day Jan. 1
Martin
Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's
Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial
Day last Mon. in May
Independence
Day July 4
Labor
Day 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving
Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New
Year's Eve Dec. 31
Airport:
Charlotte ? Douglas
International Airport
6501 Old Dowd
Charlotte, NC 28219
704-359-4000
Local Seasons:
Charlotte
is a four season city. The summer does tend to be busier as a result
of the city?s convenient location to major interstate highways. In
addition, with a moderate climate year round, any season is ideal for
a visit. In the summer daytime temperatures can reach into the low 90s
F but with the nights dropping to the 60s, it is quite pleasant.
Spring and fall are very beautiful due to the changing of the seasons.
With ideal temperatures, it?s the perfect time to experience
Nature?s seasonal changes. During these times, the city and its
surrounding area abound with a multitude of color. Winters are equally
temperate with very little snow.
Getting
Around:
Ground
Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and
limousine service is available at the airport and throughout the city.
By Car:
Major routes into Charlotte are I-85 from the northeast and southwest,
and I-77 from the north and south.
By Bus:
Greyhound
601 W Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-375-3332
By Train:
Amtrak
1914 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28206
800-USA-RAIL
How to Get Around:
Due to the many sites and attractions available in and around
Charlotte, the easiest way to get around is by car, either personal or
rental.
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