Welcome to Charlotte!
Charlotte welcomes you to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. We’re honored to host the convention and are confident you will have a great visit. It is our desire to provide a great experience for each of you attending this exciting and historic event and for people throughout North Carolina.
As the largest city in the State of North Carolina, Charlotte boasts a mix of southern charm and modern sophistication. Just a short distance from the Time Warner Cable Arena you will find a thriving new American city and surrounding neighborhoods filled with wonderful places to eat, drink and shop.
We invite you to discover and experience all of the things that make our city unique. No matter where you go in Charlotte, you’ll find welcoming people and a good time. This site is filled with information on events, opportunities and exciting venues for you to explore and enjoy.
I also want to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Charlotte for sharing their city and hospitality with the rest of the world.
So, whether it is your first visit or you have lived here all your life, I invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of Charlotte and North Carolina.
All the best,
Mayor Anthony Foxx
Charlotte is a beautiful, clean community with a high quality of life, Southern hospitality and a forward-thinking, New South culture. Charlotte offers the opportunities and amenities of a major urban center with the friendly feel of a close-knit community. In Charlotte, you'll find the the new face of America reflected in a diverse population that works together to do well, do good and move the community forward.
1.7 million people call the Charlotte metropolitan area home and Charlotte is among 22 U.S. cities with at or near minority/majority populations according to the 2010 U.S. Census. From 2000- 2010, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's population grew by over 32%, and the 16-county region now has a population of over 2.6 million.
Charlotte in 2012: Charlotte Stories
Stories about Charlotte's great quality of life, opportunities, history and community-building successes along with facts and figures. Download yours! Download a copy!
Charlotte in 2012: Charlotte Facts
Facts and figures about the Charlotte area that you may find surprising. Grateful acknowledgement to the Charlotte International PR Campaign, the provider of this information. Click here for the PDF!
Something for Everyone!
Charlotte offers something for everyone! Visitors will find a vibrant and walkable uptown sports, entertainment and cultural district – from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center to the Levine Museum of the New South, the Light Factory Museum of Photography and Film, the four cultural facilities of the Levine Center for the Arts, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Spirit Square and others.
The Charlotte area offers a wide array dining, entertainment and shopping options, including the Billy Graham Library, Carowinds theme park, Concord Mills, Discovery Place, Northlake Mall, SouthPark Mall and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Find out more below!
On this Labor Day, as American families gather to celebrate and honor the working families who are the backbone of our economy, we are proud to host CarolinaFest 2012 to kick off convention week activities.
Learn more: CarolinaFest 2012
Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, mountains or beaches, the rhythm of city life or the tranquility of nature, you’ll find it all in North Carolina.
Find everything you need to plan your next trip, weekend getaway or family vacation on North Carolina’s official travel and tourism website. Here you’ll find trip-planning ideas, suggested itineraries, events, offers and stories about the sights, tastes and experiences unique to our state.
Take a 2-minute look at some of our most unique people and places in the region!
