Charlotte
has benefited from its location as a major transportation hub at the
center of the largest consolidated rail system in the nation, with two
major interstates and an international airport. Because of these and
its mnay other assets, Charlotte has risen to the top five in the country
in terms of the number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered. Its the
home of Wachovia and Bank of America
Charlotte has also emerged as the number one tourist destination in
North Carolina, welcoming nearly 10 million
visitors each year. This is likely due to Charlotte's warm climate,
fine dining, array of cultural events and facilities, as well as major
league sports offerings, including the NFL Panthers, the NBA Bobcats,
PGA tour events, and, of course, NASCAR. Additionally, there are more
than 100 golf courses, 15,000 acres of parks and two major lakes to
enjoy. The beautiful Smoky Mountains and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
are both only two hours away, and the Carolina beaches along the coast
of the Atlantic Ocean are only about three hours away.
Beyond being a wonderful place to visit and engage in commerce, Charlotte
is a popular and comfortable place in which to live. Look for real estate
in Charlotte, NC.