Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is a city of 903,844 people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, founded in 1768.
Why visit Charlotte
Townapedia lists 98 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 358 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carowinds, Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte, Discovery Place Science and Addison Apartments.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Charlotte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charlotte
Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast (after Jacksonville, Florida). The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.88 million residents, is the 21st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and lies at the center of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024. Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.
From the Wikipedia article Charlotte, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Carowinds
Monument and historic site · 9.5 mi
Amusement park in North and South Carolina
Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Improv theater in Charlotte, North Carolina
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks98
Discovery Place Science
Museum · 1.5 mi
301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Su-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00
Addison Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Apartment building in Charlotte, North Carolina
831 East Morehead Street, Charlotte
Levine Museum of the New South
Museum · 1.4 mi
200 East 7th Street, Charlotte
Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; We 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; PH off
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Museum · 1.1 mi
400 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Charlotte
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Tu off
Billingsville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
School building in Charlotte, North Carolina
Bishop John C. Kilgo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Carolina School Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
Carolina Transfer and Storage Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Commercial building in Charlotte, United States of America
Charles R. Jonas Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte Fire Station No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Fire station in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Supply Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Commercial building in North Carolina, United States of America
86 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Latta Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in North Carolina, United States of America
601 East Park Avenue, Charlotte
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Romare Bearden Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Public park in Charlotte, North Carolina
300 South Church Street, Charlotte
The Green
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in North Carolina, United States of America
Bryant Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Idlewild Road Park
Park · 7.9 mi
Park in Charlotte, United States of America
Park Road Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Urban park in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes358
1900 Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1523 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
ACE No. 3 Belmont Village
Restaurant · Burger, Hot Dog · 1.4 mi
1001 Belmont Avenue, Charlotte
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
1520 South Boulevard, Charlotte
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Crisp Kitchen & Cocktails
Restaurant · Salad, American, Barbecue · 1.5 mi
132 Brevard Court, Charlotte
Mo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Green Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Salad, Juice, Breakfast · 1.4 mi
101 West Morehead Street, Charlotte
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-14:00
Neo Sushi Express
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.4 mi
1523 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30; Tu closed
North Italia
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
1414 South Tryon Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
PIE.ZAA
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1440 South Tryon Street, Charlotte
Mo 16:00-24:00; Tu-We 11:00-24:00; Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa...
Pizza Baby East
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1601 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
415 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
346 more on the map.
Where to stay29
Charlotte Marriott City Center
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
100 West Trade Street, Charlotte
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
530 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Charlotte
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
508 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Charlotte
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
303 South Church Street, Charlotte
Churches and places of worship38
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
507 South Tryon Street, Charlotte
Commonwealth United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
2434 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Healthcare26
Planned Parenthood - Charlotte Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy
700 South Torrence Street, Charlotte
Map of Charlotte
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlotte Douglas Ap 72314 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mecklenburg County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Pineville 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Matthews 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Mint Hill 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Stallings 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Belmont 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Mount Holly 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Harrisburg 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Huntersville 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Indian Trail 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Concord 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Charlotte collage, Greengrass090, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Charlotte (5559889573), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Charlotte, NC, USA - panoramio (2), James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Metropolitan Midtown, Charlotte, NC - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Target at Night Downtown Charlotte, NC (9306478858) (2), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Midtown Charlotte - panoramio, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Addison Apartments, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grinnell Company, Bagatar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidney and Ethel Grier House, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Matthews NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hayes-Byrum Store, Bagatar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coca-Cola Plant, Bagatar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Thrift Mill (side view) - Charlotte, NC - 9-20-2014, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Daniel A. Tompkins Company Machine Shop, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mecklenburg Investment Company Building, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire Station No.2 Charlotte, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grier-Rae House Aug 2013, BusinessEditorUSA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Avenue Tabernacle, Bagatar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Billingsville school, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Mecklenburg County Courthouse - Charlotte, NC, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathedral Church of Saint Patrick (Charlotte, North Carolina) - exterior, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morrocroft Manor, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Home Federal Building, Charlotte, NC, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Main Street, Pineville NC, Deshort, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayes House Charlotte, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Textile Mill Supply Company Building Charlotte, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highland Park Manufacturing Company Mill, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Asbestos Company Mills, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VanLandingham Estate, Charlotte, NC, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hezekiah Alexander stone house, Charlotte vicinity (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina), Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Bishop John C. Kilgo House, Charlotte, NC, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Buchanan Duke House, 400 Hermitage, Charlotte (Mecklenburg, North Carolina), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Palmer Fire School, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Public domain
- Neal Somers Alexander Home, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elizabeth Charlotte NC, Bz3rk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hamilton Jones III House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Philip Carey Building, James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seaboard Air Line Railroad Passenger Station, Big Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Romare Bearden Park 2, Fortibus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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