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Kings Mountain embraces as its vision and theme: “Active, Healthy, Historic,” a phrase which accurately describes the city, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, NC. The city takes its name from the Battle of Kings Mountain, which is one of the most important battles in American history, dubbed the turning point of the American Revolution in the South.

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Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the largest cities in the region, boasting a beautiful skyline, a bustling professional network, and some of the best restaurants in the South. But what makes the Queen City special is not just its urban appeal, but its ability to balance the city’s high-tempo lifestyle with parks and preserves that retain its natural beauty.

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Theme parks have long been a popular destination for families seeking a great vacation. With convenient lodging, endless hours of activities, and unique attractions, they have come to represent the gold standard of family vacations in the United States. Additionally, their combination of adventurous rides, more mild attractions, live shows, and exciting nightlife make them fun for the entire family!

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Colonel Francis Beatty Park is located just minutes from downtown Matthews, a small town right outside of the Charlotte, NC city limits. This 265-acre park is the perfect site for nature enthusiasts and sports lovers to retreat for a day. With two basketball courts, six tennis courts, five lighted soccer fields and two horseshoe pits, Colonel Beatty Park has plenty of space for individuals or teams to participate in a variety of recreational activities.

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Parks in cities are not uncommon, but Charlotte, North Carolina has made a significant effort to maintain the greenery that makes the city so inviting. With several large parks, nature centers, and preserves within and around the Queen City, Charlotte is one of the most natural yet thriving city centers in the region. McDowell Nature Center and Preserve is one of the contributed pieces of land that brings a bit of natural beauty to the flourishing urban center

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Often referred to as "the Central Park of the Queen City," Freedom Park brings a bit of the beauty of nature to the more modern aesthetic that Charlotte, North Carolina already affords with its mix of modern and traditional architecture. The hustle and bustle of the city is exciting, but many visitors and residents often crave the tranquility of natural beauty. Freedom Park provides this environment and then some.

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Do you ever feel like your kids spend too much time indoors? Looking for a way to peel your child’s eyes from the TV, their smartphone or the Internet and get them outside? It turns out that there might be new opportunity for Charlotte-area children to experience a little more fresh air come Spring 2012.

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When you think of extreme sports, is there a certain geographic location that immediately springs to mind? If so, it’s probably fair to assume it isn’t Charlotte, North Carolina—but maybe it should be. Though it isn’t necessarily famous for it, the Queen City is actually an ideal location for anyone seeking the thrills and adventure of outdoor sports, either on land or on the water.