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The Charlotte region is home to nearly 2 million residents and welcomes approximately 17 million visitors annually, making Charlotte one of the most visited cities in the nation. The best part is visitors come here to have fun and spend money, approximately $4 billion every year.
Tourism is a growing industry in Charlotte and visitors come for many reasons. They come for business and they come for fun. They come to shop, attend concerts and theater productions, watch their favorite NASCAR driver, stroll through world-class museums, dine in fabulous restaurants and enjoy the great outdoors.
If there’s one thing both Charlotte residents and visitors will gladly tell you, it’s that Charlotte is rich in things to do and see. We have all the advantages and sophistication of a major metropolitan city, yet manage to keep it all in perspective, giving Charlotte a unique Southern charm.
If you are interested in reaching local residents and visitors, GETAWAY can help! GETAWAY is Charlotte's trusted resource helping readers decide where to go, what to do and where to eat in the Queen City. With more than 300 distribution points in and around the city, GETAWAY puts your message within easy reach of folks looking for fun and entertainment. Learn more about advertising your business in Getaway Magazine.
A little about Charlotte:
Locally known as the Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina is a growing and thriving community with fun around every turn. Charlotte is the proud home of NASCAR and the headquarters to eight Fortune 500 ompanies. World-class art, restaurants galore, unique boutiques and outdoor adventure – you’ll find it here in Charlotte.
Fill your days with action – whitewater rafting, driving a race car, hiking and biking in nearby parks – or spend the day at a slower pace - enjoy a leisurely lunch, browse through shops, take in a little history or admire the arts in our amazing musuems
The Charlotte region is home to nearly 2 million residents and many of those are transplants from other parts of the country, even the world. With more 750 foreign-owned companies in the 16 counties that make up the Charlotte region, 42 countries are represented here with the largest percentage coming from German-owned companies.
Charlotte also enjoys a unique location – just a three-hour drive from both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the North Carolina coastline. You can also reach most domestic cities and many international destinations in just one flight from the nation's fastest growing airport, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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