Book Cheap Flights to Charlotte, United States
Charlotte features a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. To explore the city when the climate is pleasant and the city is less crowded, the best time is from September through November or from March to May. Summer (June through August) is the busiest time in the city and tourists going Charlotte in this season should book flight tickets and hotel rooms well in advance as the airfare and hotel rates tend to high during peak time.
Charlotte is served by Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It is an international airport operated by Charlotte Aviation Department. The airport is a hub for American Airlines and Via Air and offers flights to a plethora of destinations around the world including Denver, Chicago, New York, Munich, Melbourne, Memphis, West Palm Beach, Nassau, Madrid, and more.
Places of Interest in Charlotte
The largest city in the US state of North Carolina, Charlotte is listed as a 'gamma-plus' global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Located in the Piedmont region's rolling hills, this vibrant metropolis has a knack for maintaining an East Coast pace without compromising on its Southern roots. The Uptown of Charlotte features a lot of major museums as well as dining and shopping options. It is an excellent city for all types of tourists whether it is about art, history, music, sports, shopping, nature's beauty, or family fun.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
An ideal place to visit for NASCAR enthusiasts, NASCAR Hall of Fame features historic race cars including a 1967 Chevelle, a 1952 Hudson Hornet, and Dale Earnhardt Junior’s 2008 Chevy Impala SS. There is a 'High Octane Theatre' here featuring a 64-foot wide projection screen and surround sound.
Carolinas Aviation Museum
An apt spot for both the techno geeks and history buffs, Carolinas Aviation Museum features exhibits about technology, history, and evolution of air travel. The museum also has several aircraft among which the major highlight is a replica of the Wright Flyer. Carolinas Aviation Museum also put on display several military craft arraying from Sopwith Camel biplane to the modern Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat.
Paramount's Carowinds
A must-visit place for thrill-seekers, Paramount's Carowinds is an amusement park offering plenty of things to do such as roller coasters, stage shows, and water rides. There is a dinosaur exhibit in Paramount's Carowinds allowing tourists to traverse through a Mesozoic setting with detailed animatronics.