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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Direct north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026 03:59 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Memorial Day ceremonies in Charlotte
Events honoring fallen US Armed Forces are planned this holiday weekend across Charlotte.
May 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Lines of travelers carrying luggage make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Airport expecting “busiest” travel season as Memorial Day weekend approaches
Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates more than one million travelers for the unofficial start of summer.
May 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Tourism and Hospitality
Carrigan Farms returns with a summer splash
Carrigan Farms resumes open swim for summer 2024.
May 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A copperhead snake slithers over a branch in a herpaquarium.
Tourism and Hospitality
New snake exhibit coming to Gastonia museum
“Snakes of the Carolinas” set to debut at The Schiele Museum.
May 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Weather
How to prepare for hurricane season
Mecklenburg County leaders urge vigilance ahead of a potentially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
May 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Travel and Outdoors
Annual garden tour to inspire your green thumb
Enjoy the sunshine and take a garden tour rich with floral history.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Road trip: Spoleto Festival USA is back May 22-June 9 in downtown Charleston
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A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Airports and Transportation
Meetings set for future of the Red Line Commuter Rail
The Red Line Commuter Rail would link passengers from Uptown to Lake Norman.
April 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Entertainment
Go on an adventure visiting “The Keepers of Balance”
The adventure-style escape room brings a unique experience full of special effects, puzzles, and Indiana Jones-style thrills to Charlotte.
May 22, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A bald eagle soars over a body of water with an outstretched wingspan.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to spot bald eagles around Charlotte
The bald eagle, known as the emblem of the United States, is native to the Charlotte region, with many places to spot one.
May 22, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Sports
Events to check out leading to the Coca Cola 600
It’s officially race weekend in Concord, and there are plenty of events leading up to the checkered flag on Sunday, May 25.
May 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A band in yellow shirts playing in a park with inflatable beach balls on the lawn.
Events
Catch a free concert around the Queen City
Summertime brings many free concerts you can attend + enjoy an evening outdoors.
May 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan a boat trip around Charlotte
Check a lake day off your summer bucket list by visiting these boating spots around the Queen City.
May 20, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A black and white ground marker commemorating the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Events
Celebrating 250 years of Charlotte’s independence
May 20, 2025 marks 250 years since the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was reportedly signed into Charlotte’s revolutionary history.
May 19, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Animal Care and Control hosting first-ever fundraiser walk
Each lap walked during the Steps for Shelter Pets Walk will help support animals in the shelter.
May 19, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A young boy sliding down an orange and white striped water slide.
Play
Swim through the summer heat
The Charlotte area is prepared to beat the heat: pools, parks, and splash pads are welcoming guests all summer long.
May 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Two suited men stand by a podium at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airports and Transportation
New flight to Abu Dhabi to launch from Charlotte Douglas in 2026
Etihad Airways will begin commercial nonstop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi starting in May 2026.
May 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A Carolina Ascent player kicks the ball as an opponent slides to a fall.
Sports
Carolina Ascent FC clinches playoff spot before last home game of inaugural season
Charlotte’s only professional women’s soccer team is looking to fill the pitch during their last regular season home game on Saturday, May 17.
May 15, 2025
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Maria Adnado