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Charlotte, North Carolina

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Charlotte

A road-trip stop through North Carolina.

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Things to do in Charlotte

Shenandoah Valley Overlook (if departing early, slight detour via I-66 W to Skyline Drive)
NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte
South of the Border, Dillon, SC (US-301/I-95 area)
Rockingham Speedway / Richmond County Courthouse area, Rockingham, NC
Welcome to Charlotte — NoDa Arts District walk
Fourth Ward Historic District walk
Freedom Park
U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC)

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Where travelers stay

Lodging 1

Trip.com — search Charlotte Uptown area hotels

Lodging 2

Book via Expedia — look for extended-stay or suburban hotels in Kannapolis or Concord (near Charlotte Motor Speedway)

Lodging 3

HI Charlotte Hostel or Motel 6 Charlotte

Lodging 4

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