With a Southern charm all its own, Charlotte beckons you to explore all that it has to offer and Discovery Map & Guide will show you the way! The Charlotte area is surrounded by early American History, natural beauty, upscale shopping, museums, world-class accommodations, fabulous dining & shopping, and family fun for everyone. Let Charlotte Discovery Map & Guide help plan your trip and show the way to all the must see destinations in the area.

As the nation’s second largest financial center, Charlotte has proven itself an aggressive business environment, but the new face of the city will surprise you. Today Charlotte is a magnet for progressive growth and smart development. These initiatives ensure that the crown jewel of the South is prepared to welcome the many more faces that come here each year – both visitors and residents alike.

Founded in 1769, Charlotte was named for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. The city was built around the crossroads of tow major trading paths. Those paths today are known as Trade and Tryon and they are still at the heart of this ever-changing city. Today Charlotte is home to 648,000 and the Charlotte metro area is home to nearly two million. With beautiful tree-lined neighborhood, spacious pars, world-class museums and cultural amenities, dining and nightlife offerings for every taste and lifestyle, a bustling Center City, and major league sports, Charlotte truly offers something for everyone. So enjoy yourself as you explore the “Queen City.”