From Southern staples to seafood and sushi, there’s a little bit of everything in the Queen City.
This award is given to those who have had the most exceptional impact on their local community through sports events and visitor spending.
Charlotte placed at No. 8 — up 22 spots from its ranking at No. 30 in 2022. That represented the largest top-10 jump this year.
Charlotte’s ideal location attracts newcomers to this bustling urban area with a rich cultural scene, world-class sports facilities, and hundreds of green spaces.
Upon reviewing 501 of the largest cities in the U.S., Charlotte is ranked #8, as one of the most diverse cities.
This ranking is a result of the city’s motorsports footprint, over 1,000 sports media professionals in the market, the recent addition of Charlotte FC, and so much more.
South End is easily one of Charlotte’s most bustling neighborhoods, with dozens of locally owned eateries and breweries competing for hungry visitors.
A big sports city with many professional and collegiate teams, Charlotte is also home to NASCAR and the U.S. National Whitewater Center for your outdoor recreation of choice.
Charlotte’s incredible food scene keeps the city well fed, and its sprawling parks, big-name concerts, and great museums keep everyone entertained.
Sam Hart, who is behind fine-dining restaurant Counter- in West Charlotte, has been named a 2023 finalist in the Best Chef in the Southeast category.
Three uptown Charlotte hotels earned Gold Badge status, six earned a Silver Badge, and over 30 were recognized across the Charlotte-metro region by U.S. News & World Report.
When it comes to a U.S. city that resembles a scene out of a Hallmark movie, Charlotte ranks #9.
Combining trendy with classic Carolina charm, this perfectly sized city is located near some of North Carolina’s best attractions.
Charlotte’s own Steak 48 was included in OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants list as more diners look to fine dining in 2022.
The Charlotte Beer Garden named Best Beer Garden of 2022 in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.
Carowinds coaster, Fury 325, ranks as one of the top roller coasters in the country.
Among the offerings at its 1,300-acre property, U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s largest man-made white-water river, where visitors can tackle Class II-IV rapids in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards or on guided rafting trips.
The city and surrounding region are filled with ingenuity and forward-looking food projects.
Leah & Louise owner’s Subrina and Greg Collier (a 2022 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef in the Southeast) secured their place on this list with a delicious menu and an inviting atmosphere.
As Charlotte’s largest-capacity theater and an integral piece of the city’s arts and culture history, Ovens Auditorium is a beloved part of the Charlotte community.
