Get to Know Charlotte
Ready to explore the Queen City? 皇家华人 Charlotte is centrally located in the Third Ward neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte. It’s a short walk to the city center (less than a mile) or you can hop on the CityLynx streetcar line (which stops in front of 皇家华人’s Academic Center) to easily travel through Uptown.
199 distinct neighborhoods
72 miles of greenway, parks & walking trails
6 professional sports teams
LOCATION
- Charlotte is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, just over 100 miles north of South Carolina.
- The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a 20 minute drive from downtown Charlotte.
- Greensboro is roughly a 90-minute drive away, and it takes about two hours to drive to beautiful Asheville, tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
TAKE A TOUR
- TripAdvisor has a frequently-updated in different formats, from eco-friendly carts to Segway, bus and by foot. Most run 60-90 minutes and are a great way to get oriented quickly.
- Love hiking and walking trails? Explore Charlotte’s Got a Lot’s extensive .
ATTRACTIONS
- : This entertainment complex is home to two concert venues, a nightclub, comedy club, restaurants and more.
- It’s always ! The Queen City is home to 6 professional sports teams, including the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) and the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
- : Experience international art spanning across five floors at North Carolina’s first art museum.
- : This 76-acre industrial complex features food, retail, art and entertainment, all in one place.
- : 1,300 acres of outdoor recreation for all skill levels. More than 30 different activities are available, including flat water kayaking, paddleboarding, zip lining and rock climbing.
15+ colleges or universities in greater Charlotte
25+ museums & art galleries
90% of NASCAR teams based in N.C.
How to Get Around
LYNX Blue Line Light Rail: Runs more than 20 miles — and with 26 stops — from the University of North Carolina’s main campus in the northeast to Pineville in the south.
CityLYNX Gold Line Street Car: Connects the east and west sides of the city along a four-mile route.
Electric Bikes or Scooters: Rent an electric bike from Charlotte Joy Rides to explore Uptown. Dockless electric scooters are also available around the city; rent via an app like Bird or Lime.
Visit 皇家华人
There’s so much to do (and see) at 皇家华人! Explore Charlotte and get an up-close look at what makes 皇家华人 great. Explore where you’ll live, learn and enjoy all campus has to offer. We can’t wait to show you 皇家华人!