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Charlotte Motor Speedway Brings NASCAR to the Queen City
Published: 08/25/2011 by Thomas Klein in Sports
(0 reviews)Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the busiest sports venues in the country, hosting more than 380 events in a single year. Located in Concord, North Carolina, just minutes away from the Queen City, this 2,000-acre racing complex features a Quad-oval track that is 1.5 miles long and hosts a variety of NASCAR racing events, including the Coca-Cola 600 and the Sprint All-Star Race.
Freedom Park: Bringing Nature to the Queen City
Published: 08/23/2011 by The Queen City in Attractions
(0 reviews)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.
Time Warner Cable Arena: Entertainment in the Queen City
Published: 08/22/2011 by Kelly Schwartz in Attractions
(0 reviews)Charlotte, North Carolina is a big city—big enough that it has its own NBA Team, hosts some fairly big-name concerts, and was even chosen to be the host city of the Democratic National Convention! Needless to say, a city this big needs a place to hold these major events, and in the case of the Queen City, that place is the Time Warner Cable Arena.
The Light Factory: The Queen City’s Haven for Photographers and Filmmakers
Published: 08/25/2011 by Hannah Portsman in Arts & Entertainment
(0 reviews)The arts community in the Queen City is truly beginning to flourish. With the development of new venues like the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the growth of older venues like the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, along with the development of the arts community in North Davidson, the city of Charlotte is becoming a haven for artists all over North Carolina.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Hosts Musical Acts in the Queen City
Published: 08/22/2011 by Ron Gaskin in Attractions
(0 reviews)Music is something that almost everyone can appreciate in some form or another. Though people of course have different taste in music, it retains the ability to bring people together, to voice emotions and opinions they can relate to, and to provide a positive outlet for these emotions. As a live event, music is something that is shared with others during concerts and festivals.
