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TABLE OF CONTENTS HM Properties ........................................................................... 4 - 5 Relocation Services and Information ......................................... 6 -7 Local Attractions ...................................................................... 8 - 11 Professional Sports .................................................................. 12 - 13 Arts and Entertainment ............................................................ 14 - 17 Local Parks ............................................................................... 18 - 19 Adventure, Sports, and Fitness ................................................. 20 - 21 Local Golf Courses ................................................................... 22 - 23 Charlotte Communities ............................................................. 24 - 29 Counties .................................................................................. 30 - 33 Academics ............................................................................... 34 - 49 Transportation ........................................................................ 40 - 41 Hospitals and Medical Centers ................................................. 42 - 43 Utility Connections ................................................................... 44 - 45
HM Properties is a full-service residential real estate firm licensed in North and South Carolina, and serves the Charlotte region including upstate South Carolina. We also specialize in corporate relocation. Founded in 2006, as a boutique real estate agency, HM Properties quickly became one of the leading real estate companies in the Charlotte metro region. Our office is centrally located in the SouthPark area and has over 60 brokers and 10 full-time employees, including in-house Relocation and Marketing departments. Valerie Mitchener, owner, has hand-picked top brokers in the region who possess exceptional customer service skills, experience and knowledge of our market, and a strong work ethic. “The success of HM Properties is due, in large part, because of our team concept which enables us to match each client with the agent(s) best qualified to assist them,� said Mitchener. Our goal is to keep clients for life so our commitment to you begins when we meet and never ends
Valerie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and spent most of her childhood in New Jersey before relocating to North Carolina in 1986. She graduated with honors from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Prior to her real estate career she owned a company called TextWorks which provided documentation and training materials for the banking industry. She sold this company in 1998, embarked on her career in real estate and quickly became a consistent Top Producer. In August 2006, Valerie decided to turn her dream of owning her own real estate company into a reality and founded HM Properties. The company began as a small boutique agency with six agents and has grown to be an award–winning real estate agency with over 80 agents and 7 staff members. It is located off Fairview Road in the heart of SouthPark. Our second office in the new Waverly development off of Providence Road in the Ballantyne/Union County area will open mid 2018. Valerie was one of the founders of the Yes I can PLAY Foundation, a non–profit that believes all children should be able to play sports. They raise funds to help children participate in youth sports programs. Valerie and her husband, Joe Pellegrini, married in 2011, and live in the Foxcroft neighborhood with their four boys: Calvin (20); Spencer (17); Joey (16) and Nicky (13). Joe is a Managing Director for Robert W. Baird. Valerie’s interests include traveling, writing, and watching professional sports. A season ticket holder of Hornets and Panthers, she enjoys attending these games and spending quality time with her family and Bailey, their German Shepherd.
VALERIE MITCHENER OWNER/BROKER 704-577-8200 valerie@hmproperties.com HMPROPERTIES.COM 5
RELOCATION SERVICES Our Relocation Team works with our agents to provide outstanding individual and corporate Relocation services for our clients
HM Properties offers a full menu of relocation services for individuals or corporate relocation clients. We excel in personalizing our services to meet the specific needs of each client and will select an agent that best matches your criteria and preferences and be your relocation partner throughout the entire process.
Individual Relocation
HM Properties offers relocation assistance directly to individuals. We are able to assist with area resource information, agent matching, and home finding or home selling assistance. We can assist our clients outside of our Charlotte market area through our Leverage Global Partner Network, an international network of prestigious real estate companies. We can assist you with your real estate and relocation needs anywhere in the world.
Corporate Relocation
HM Properties’ Relocation Department provides a variety of relocation services to make your employee’s relocation a smooth and enjoyable experience. We are very proud of our reputation as market leaders with the level of experience, knowledge and exceptional customer service provided by our agents. Below is a list of services we offer to our Relocation Clients depending on your needs:
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Area Overview Tours
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Confidential Needs & Lifestyle Assessment
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Relocation Guide
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Appointments for School Tours
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Customized Relocation Packets
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Group Move Services
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Home Finding Services
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Household Goods Moving Services
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Rental Assistance
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Home Marketing Assistance
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Personal Agent Matching
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Corporate Inventory Assistance
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Short term Housing Assistance
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Mortgage, Insurance & Title Services Info
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Candidate Tours
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Relocation Policy Counseling
Most importantly, we know it can be overwhelming to move and it is our job to minimize the stress to make your transition as smooth as possible.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS From NASCAR to Carowinds,
the Whitewater Center to the Billy Graham Library, Charlotte’s got a lot of local attractions!
U.S. National Whitewater Center
1 | U.S. National Whitewater Center Built in 2006, the US National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is an outdoor recreation and athletic training facility for whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoing, rocking climbing, mountain biking and more spanning over 1100 acres. The USNWC is home to the world’s largest and most complex artificial whitewater river. Spend the entire day enjoying an array of outdoor activities, or stop by at night for a relaxing evening of music and fun. River Jam concerts take place every Thursday and Sunday night during summer months.
2 | NASCAR Hall of Fame Visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame any day from 10AM-6PM which honors the history of NASCAR. Built in 2010, the NASCAR Hall of Fame offers artifacts, interactive exhibits, and more designed to entertain and educate fans about NASCAR history and icons, as well as pay tribute to drivers, crew members, and everyone that has influenced the sport.
3 | Discovery Place Learn more about science, nature, and technology at Discovery Place, one of the leading handson science centers in the country. Known for it’s interactive exhibits and dome shaped IMAX theater, Discovery Place encourages the entire family to interact and discover more about science and technology in a fun setting. Discovery Place, Inc also operates the Charlotte Nature Museum, which is adjacent to Freedom Park. Experience all Discovery Place has to offer any day of the week.
4 | Charlotte Motor Speedway The 2000 acre complex houses a 1.5 mile NASCAR track, a quarter mile drag racing strip, and a clay oval for dirt racing. Located in Concord, Charlotte Motor Speedway is known for hosting famous NASCAR races such as the Coca-Cola 600, the Sprint All-Star Race, and the Bank of America 500. With a capacity of 94,000 spectators, the complex draws in fans from not only the Southeast but from all around the country.
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5 | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Located on over 380 acres of land, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is known for being a garden for all seasons. The sprawling garden was opened in 1999 and features manicured gardens, walking trails, and an orchard conservatory. The property comes with a rich history as well as an exciting future with plans to continue growing and expanding the gardens over the next few decades. Named of the nation’s “20 Great Gardens” by HGTV and one of the nation’s top 10 places to “welcome fall with a flourish” by USA Today, the gardens are open everyday from 9-5.
6 | Carolinas Aviation Museum Monday through Saturday check out all the Carolinas Aviation Museum has to offer. Located on the grounds of the Charlotte Douglas Airport, the museum houses a collection of over 50 aircrafts and historic items related to aviation from North and South Carolina. Exhibits include commercial aviation, civil aircraft, military aviation, and helicopters. Until 2010, the museum was located in the airport’s original hanger which was built in 1936. Discover the rich aviation history the Carolinas have to offer.
7 | Charlotte Symphony Performing in the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the Charlotte Symphony is the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the central Carolinas. The Symphony, which was founded in 1932, gives around 100 performances each season reaching an audience of over 200,000. With a vision to “Ignite a Passion for Music”, the Charlotte Symphony encourages people of all ages to become inspired by the power of music and their quality of music.
8 | Concord Mills Spanning nearly 1.4 million square feet, Concord mills is the largest outlet and value retail shopping center in North Carolina. The mall is located about a mile from Charlotte Motor Speedway in Cabarrus County and contains nearly 200 stores, along with a 24 screen AMC Theatre, Sea-Life Aquarium, Dave & Busters, and the Concord Speed Park. Attracting millions of people each year, Concord Mills is a great place to take the entire family for a full day of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
9 | Carowinds Located on the boarder of North and South Carolina, Carowinds is a nearly 400 acre amusement park with 13 roller coasters, a water park, live entertainment, and plenty of dining options. Known as the Thrill of the South, Carowinds is home to some of the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coasters in the Southeast.
Daniel Stowe botanical garden
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS Queen City is home to teams at nearly every level of American sports including the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and Charlotte Hornets of the NBA
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
1 | Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets compete in the NBA as members of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team was established in 1988 and is famously known for being owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan. Catch a home game Uptown in the Spectrum Center (commonly known as the The Hive) on East Trade Street beginning in October through March.
2 | Carolina Panthers The NFL team of the Carolinas was founded in 1995 and is currently owned by David Tepper. The Panthers have had a rich history of success by reaching the playoffs seven times, advancing to four NFC Championships and two Super Bowls. Football preseason begins in August and regular season lasts through January. Be sure to catch a home game up town at the Bank of America Stadium.
3 | Charlotte Knights Enjoy some of the best views of Uptown while participating in America’s favorite past time. The Knights are Charlotte’s minor league baseball team and play home games at the BB&T Ballpark. You can catch home games on Friday nights to watch fireworks with the entire family, and engage in plenty of games and other entertainment.
4 | Charlotte Checkers - Minor League Ice Hockey Watch home games at the Bojangle’s Coliseum on East Independence between the months of October and April
5 | Charlotte Hounds - Major League Lacrosse Home games are hosted at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Elizabeth May through August
6 | Charlotte Eagles and Lady Eagles - Professional Soccer Both teams host home games at Charlotte Christian School from May until August
7 | Charlotte Roller Girls - Roller Derby Watch the girls battle it out at the Grady Cole Center located near Central Peidmont Community College
8 | Queens Cup Steeplechase - Horse Racing Place your bets for April 27th, 2017! The race is located at Brooklandwood in Mineral Springs, NC. 13
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT With a long, rich history and a rapidly growing present, Charlotte is filled with museums and centers celebrating everything in between.
BECHTLER MUSEUM
1 | Mint Museum Uptown + Mint Museum Randolf Offering two locations, one Uptown and the other in Eastover, the two museums features one of the largest collections in the Southeast. Founded in 1926, Mint Museum off of Randolf Road was the state’s first art museum. Combined, the two museums house collections of American, Africa, and Asian Art, as well as Contemporary Art, American and European ceramic and decorative Art, historic maps, costumes, dress, and accessories, and photography.
2 | Wells Fargo Museum The Wells Fargo Museum in Uptown Charlotte offers a look back in time to 1889, when the Wachovia bank was established. With an emphasis on gold mining in North Carolina, the exhibits include a stagecoach you can climb aboard, interactive telegraphs, an underground mine tunnel, and gold nuggets and rare coins, as well as a model of a 1889 Wachovia Bank branch from Winston-Salem. The museum is located adjacent to the Levine Center for the Arts
3 | Bechtler Museum Dedicated to Modern Art, the Bechtler Museum is home to works of Picasso, Warhol, Giacomettie, Ernst, Hepworth, and more. The building is a work of art it’s self, built by famous Swiss architect Mario Botta who also designed the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Bechtler is comprised of more than 1,400 works by 20th century modern artists and the collections are not to be missed.
4 | Levine Museum of the New South The Levine Museum of the New South takes a look at how the South, specifically the North Carolina Piedmont area, changed after the Civil War. The interactive exhibits includes a one-room tenant farmers house, a walk down main street to visit an early Belk department store, an experience at a lunch counter to hear personal accounts from the sit-in, and more
5 | Blumenthal Performing Arts Comprised of six separate theaters, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is home to the Charlotte Symphony, Community School of the Arts, Charlotte Ballet, On Q Productions, Opera Carolina, Studio 345, and Carolina Calouche & Company. Blumenthal Performing Arts also hosts the best touring Broadway productions year-round.
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ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS 6 | Billy Graham Library
7 | Charlotte Trolley Museum
4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
1507 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203
billgrahamlibrary.org
charlottetrolley.org
704-401-3200
704-375-0850
8 | Charlotte Museum of History
9 | Gaston County Museum
3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC 28034
charlottemuseum.org
gastoncountymuseum.org
704-568-1774
704-922-7681
10 | Harvey B Gantt Center for AfricanAmerican Arts & Culture
11 | Historic Brattonsville 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, SC 29726
551 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
chmuseums.org/brattonsville
ganttcenter.org | 704-374-1565
803-684-2327
12 | James K Polk Memorial State Historic Site
13 | McColl Center for Visual Art
12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pinville, NC 28134
721 N Tryong Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
nchistoricsites.org/polk/polk.htm
mccollcenter.org
704-889-7145
704-332-5535
14 | Museum of Waxhaws
15 | NoDa’s Gallery Crawl
8215 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173
North Davidsion Street, Charlotte NC
museumofthewaxhaws.org
noda.org
704-843-1832
1st & 3rd Friday of the month 6-9PM
16 | North Carolina Transportation Museum
17 | Reed Gold Mine
411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC 28107
nctrans.org
nchistoricsites.org/reed/reed.htm
704-636-2889
704-721-4653
18 | Reynolda House Museum of American Art
19 | The Great Aunt Stella Center
2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
926 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
reynoldahouse.org
greatauntstellacenter.org
336-758-5150
704-944-6014
20 | The Light Factory 1817 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 lightfactory.org 704-333-9755
PERFORMING ARTS AND CONCERT VENUES 21 | Avidxchange Music Factory
22 | Charlotte EpiCenter
1000 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd,
210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte, NC 28206
epicenternc.com
avidxchangemusicfactory.com | 704-987-0612
704-688-5980
23 | Comdey Zone
24 | Duke Energy Theatre at Spirit Square
900 North Carolina Music Factory Bvld,
345 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Suite B3, Charlotte, NC 28206
blumenthalarts.org
cltcomedyzone.com | 980-321-4702
704-348-5740
25 | ImaginOn
26 | Neighborhood Theatre
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
7640 Wallace Road
imaginon.org
cucawarriors.com
704-416-4600
704-537-0331
27 | NC Music Hall of Fame
28 | Ovens Auditorium
600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28081
2700 E Independence Blvd,
northcarolinamusichaloffame.org
Charlotte, NC 28205
704-934-2320
ovensauditorium | 704-372-3600
29 | PNC Music Pavilion
30 | The Double Door Inn
707 Pavilion Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
1218 Charlottetowne Ave,
charlottemusicpavilion.com
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-549-5555
doubledoorinn.com | 704-376-1446
31 | The Fillmore Charlotte
32 | Theatre Charlotte
820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
filmorecharlottenc.com
theatrecharlote.org
704-916-8970
704-376-3777
33 | Time Warner Cable Arena
34 | Visulite Theatre
333 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
timewarnercablearena.com
visulite.com 704-358-9200
With a strong commitment to culture, Charlotte offers endless opportunities to experience not only the best the city can offer, but also some of the best galleries, museums, and preforming arts centers in the county. 17
LOCAL PARKS Charlotte offers plenty of greenways and parks for those who need a break from the excitement of a growing metropolis.
FREEDOM PARK
1 | Freedom Park
The 98 acre park is located between historic Dilworth and Myers Park and is home to tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a 7-acre lake, 2 playground, and much more. 1900 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
2 | Reedy Creek Park Located in University, Reedy Creek not only has sports fields and a 4 acre dog park, but also is home to 10 miles of walking trails and is adjacent to a 727 acre nature preserve. 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
3 | Winget Park
Find an escape from the SouthPark hustle at Winget Park. Playgrounds, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, walking trails, and more make up this beautiful park. 12025 Winget Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
4 | Nevin Community Park With 197 acres, Nevin Park provides plenty of space to enjoy nearly every game under the sun including boccie ball, disc golf, and horseshoe. 600 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
5 | Frazier Park
If you’re looking for a great place to join a weekend pick-up game of basketball, Frazier Park is perfect. Frazier Park includes a playground, tennis courts, and a large bark park. 1201 W 4th Street Ext, Charlotte, NC 28202
6 | Ramsey Creek Park
Ramsey Creek Park is the place to be during the hot summer months when the coast just seems too far. The 43 acre waterfront park features a beach, docks, fishing pier, and plenty of space for fun. 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
7 | Romare Bearden Park
A great place to step away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown and catch a wide range of musical performances. Located in the center of Uptown, the 5 acre park provides a slice of serenity. 300 S Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
8 | Hornets Nest Park This expansive park is home to not only 12 tennis courts, 4 softball fields, 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, and a fishing pier, but also a BMX bicycle track. 6301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 19
ADVENTURE, SPORTS & FITNESS 1 | Anne Springs Close Greenway 104 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
2 | Carolina Thread Trail 1099 Chester Avenue, Great Falls, SC 29055
3 | Charlotte City Walking Tours Center City and Uptown - Tours originate at Levine Cultural Campus
4 | Charlotte EpiCenter 210 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
5 | Grayson SkatePark 750 Beal Street, Charlotte, NC, 28211
6 | Great Wolf Lodge
10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027
7 | Hendrix Motorsports Complex
4400 Papa Joe Hendric Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262
8 | Lark Norman Boating Rental locations in Denver, NC and Sherrills Ford, NC
9 | Lake Wylie Boating 1500 River Drive, Belmont, NC 28012
10 | Queen’s Landing 1459 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
11 | Ray’s Splash Planet 215 N. Sycamore Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
12 | Reed Gold Mine 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, NC 28107
13 | Richard Petty Driving Experience 5555 Concord Parkway S, Concord, NC 28027
14 | Victory Lane Karting 23330 Tipton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28206
15 | Xtreme Challenge Contact Xtreme Challenge for location
Charlotte and the surrounding areas offer every opportunity for fun, excitement and adventures!
LOCAL GOLF COURSES Known for the nationally recognized Wells Fargo Championship, Charlotte has become a golfing hot spot
TPC AT PIPER GLEN
Public Courses 1 | The Golf Club at Ballantyne
2 | The Club at Longview
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
8801 Longview Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
Weddington, NC 28173
theballantynehotel.com/golf/
theclubatlongview.com
3 | Birkdale Golf Club
4 | Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation
165000 Birkdale Commons Parkway
7500 Olde Sycamore Drive
Huntersville, NC 28078
Charlotte, NC 28227
birkdale.com
oldesycamoregolf.com
5 | Highland Creek Golf Club
6 | Rocky River Gold Club at Concord
7101 Highland Creek Parkway
6900 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28269
Concord, NC 28207
highlandcreekgolfclub.com
rockyrivergolf.com
Private Courses 1 | Ballantyne Country Club
2 | Providence Country Club
11120 Ballantyne Crossing Avenue
6001 Providence Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
Charrlote, NC 28277
ballantyneclub.com
providencecc.com
3 | Carmel Country Club
4 | Quail Hollow Country Club
4735 Carmel Road
3700 Glen Eagles Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
Charlotte, NC 28210
quailhollowclub.com
carmelcountryclub.org 5 | Charlotte Country Club
6 | Raintree Country Club
2465 Mecklenburg Avenue
8600 Raintree Lane
Charlotte, NC 28205
Charlotte, NC 28277
charlottecountryclub.com
raintreecountryclub.com
7 | Firethorne Country Club
8 | The Palisades Country Club
1108 Firethorne Club Drive
13704 Grand Palisades Parkway
Marvin, NC 28173
Charlotte, NC 28278
clubcorp.com/clubs/firethorne-country-club
thepalisadescc.com
9 | Myers Park Country Club
10 | TCP at Piper Glen
2415 Roswell Avenue
4300 Piper Glen Drive
Charlotte, NC 28209
Charlotte, NC 28277
myersparkcc.com
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CHARLOTTE COMMUNITIES From historic districts to funky neighborhoods with
local shops, experience Charlotte’s unique communities
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1 | Uptown Uptown Charlotte, also known as Center City, has exploded in growth over the past 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down. New high rise office buildings and residences continue to go up and add to the breathtaking skyline. Center City is quite literally the center of Charlotte and encompasses the interior area of the I-277 beltway. Over 20,000 residents call Uptown home and this vibrant area is divided into four quadrants at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets: First Ward (east), Second Ward (south), Third Ward (west) and Fourth Ward (north). Each ward has its own distinct character, vibe and history. A fifth area is nearby Midtown which is just southeast of Uptown and is considered the gateway between Uptown and nearby neighborhoods on the outskirts of Center City.
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2 | Myers Park and Eastover Myers Park and Eastover are historic neighborhoods located just a few minutes south of Uptown. They were Charlotte’s first street car communities are the Queen City’s oldest and most well-known historic neighborhoods. The Myers Park neighborhood was designed in the early 20th century around a loop, which is now called Queens Road. Eastover was developed in the 1920’s. Both neighborhoods boast breathtaking tree-lined streets with sidewalks, yearround flowering shrubs and trees, beautifully restored historic homes as well as new construction. Residents and visitors enjoy the walkability to the many restaurants, boutiques, library, and parks, as well as visiting their local treasures such as the historic Duke Mansion, Manor Theatre, Mint Museum, and Nature Museum.
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3 | Ballantyne Ballantyne is located 18 miles south of Uptown and is fondly regarded as the emerald city of the Charlotte region. It was “born” in the early 2000’s with the addition of the I-485 beltway around Charlotte that opened up this area for development. Ballantyne is centered around the 535 acre Ballantyne Corporate Park that includes the Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge that features a PGA golf course and the renowned Dana Rader Golf School. Ballantyne is a thriving business and residential community with nearly 24,000 residents and more arriving each day. It has become a popular choice for new residents because it offer a convenient lifestyle. In addition to having every imaginable type of housing in all price ranges, there are endless options for shopping, dining, worship, and recreation. Of equal important are the numerous medical facilities and highly ranked public, charter, and private schools.
4 | Lake Wylie Lake Wylie is a census designated place in York County, South Carolina, and it is also the name of the beautiful man-made lake with 325 miles of shoreline in South and North Carolina. Lake Wylie’s shores expand into three counties: York (SC), Gaston (NC) and Mecklenburg NC). Lake Wylie was originally called Lake Catawba and was formed in 1904, when the Catawba Power Company (now Duke Energy) built the Catawba Dam and Power Plant near India Hook, SC. In 1925, the Southern Power Company, a new hydro-electric plant was built and the lake was renamed Lake Wylie after Dr. Jake Stephen Wylie who was one of the founders of the original Catawba Power Company. The community of Lake Wylie has long been a popular place for residents and visitors to enjoy boating, fishing and many other water sports. There is also a variety of housing options from lakefront cabins, upscale single family homes, and condos and townhomes.
5 | Dilworth Bordering the southern side of Uptown Charlotte and nestled between SouthEnd and Myers Park, Dilworth is a magnet for residents and visitors and a popular community for Uptown commuters. East Boulevard extends through the neighborhood and is the centerpiece for this bustling community. Dilworth is pedestrian friendly with sidewalks and is within easy walking or biking distance to its many shops, restaurants, churches, hospitals, and recreational options including beautiful Freedom Park. While Dilworth is known for its historic homes especially its Craftsman-style cottage homes, there are plenty of other housing options to choose including new construction, trendy condos and townhomes, apartments, and, of course, one of the many homes listed on the National Historical Registry.
6 | Plaza Midwood Plaza Midwood is located one mile east of Uptown and was established in 1910 as a streetcar suburb Uptown. This community thrived until the 1950’s and began a decline until the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association formed and implemented plans to revitalize it and plays an integral part of this community with its many events and activities throughout the year. Since the mid 1990’s, this community has undergone a stunning transformation and is a vibrant and charming neighborhood with over 4,000 residents and an eclectic array of restaurants and shops. There is a wonderful combination of old and new and Plaza Midwood offers a wide array of housing options from historical homes, well-established neighborhoods, renovated millhouses, and trendy new construction of single-family homes, condos, townhomes and apartments. This area is home to Charlotte Country Club, the original Fuel Pizza gas station, vintage Dairy Queen, popular Midwood Smokehouse, antique shops, bars, bakeries, unique boutiques, and anything else you could imagine.
7 | Noda NoDa is short for North Davidson, which is a small but growing historic and trendy arts community just north of Uptown Charlotte. This was once a thriving textile mill community until the last mill closed in 1975, and the neighborhood is centered around the intersection of N. Davidson Street and 36th Street. Over the past two decades, NoDa has been going through a wonderful revitalization process. It has many unique qualities, but the main draw is its diversity of residents, housing, restaurants, and entertainment options. It is a fun and lively community and there is always something exciting to do from its eclectic art galleries, its famous NoDa Gallery Crawl which is held on the first and third Friday evenings each month, art shows, street musicians, outdoor concerts and The Evening Muse has live music throughout the week. Housing options vary from renovated bungalow-style homes, new construction, revitalized lofts, condos, townhomes, and trendy apartments. You won’t want to miss Cabo Fish Taco, Amelia’s Bakery which is open 24/7, or visiting the one of the half dozen local craft breweries.
8 | University Located northeast of Uptown Charlotte, the University City area is centered around the University of North Carolina-Charlotte branch which has nearly 28,000 students. Residents and employees in this area had long awaited the I-485 exits to this area which has made commuting a breeze. In addition, the Lynx Light Rail is scheduled to expand to this area in 2017 which will provide easy access to Uptown, SouthEnd and Pineville. Residents enjoy strolling along the boardwalk overlooking the lake at The Shoppesat University Place, as well as over 400 other retail locations including the popular IKEA and Trader Joe’s stores. It is also home to 23 Fortune 500 companies and more than 25 research, technology and energy related companies. Residents also enjoy over 7 miles that encompass the Mallard Creek and Clark’s Creek greenways, as well as numerous parks and athletic facilities. In addition, UNCC features a Botannical Garden, McMillan GreenHouse, Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts, and, of course, the 49ers’ football stadium which opened in 2013.
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LAKE NORMAN
9 | Lake Norman Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in North Carolina and boasts 520 miles of shoreline extending into three counties: northern Mecklenburg, southern Iredell, eastern Lincoln and Catawba. It was created in 1963 by Duke Power (now called Duke Energy) by damming the Catawba River. While Lake Norman has long been a popular destination for outdoor and water enthusiasts, most of the development has been in four towns near the lake a€“ not necessarily on it: Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson and Mooresville €“ all of which are also conveniently located off I-77. Huntersville is the largest town in the Lake Norman area with over 50,000 residents and is also closest in proximity to Charlotte. Cornelius has over 27,000 residents and encompasses the east and west sides of I-77. Davidson is home to Davidson College and is a quaint community with a wonderful vibe. Mooresville is home to ??? is residents and nicknamed Race City USA because it is headquarters for several NASCAR teams and racing museums. If you are a water enthusiast, Lake Norman offers Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, Queens Landing in Mooresville offers dinner cruises, and there are numerous waterfront restaurants.
10 | SouthEnd The SouthEnd is one of Charlotte’s fastest growing communities and has been undergoing revitalization over the past 20 years. It is a vibrant community with a delightful mix of historic buildings mixed with modern and trendy design. SouthEnd was a former textile mill area is located just minutes from Uptown, historic Dilworth, and SouthPark. The Lynx Light Rail line runs from Pineville to Uptown which makes getting up and down the South Boulevard corridor a breeze. Over the past five years, the Lynx Light Rail has created a boom in development of businesses including trendy retail shops, restaurants, breweries, and housing that includes loft style apartments, condos and townhomes. Residents and visitors enjoy spending time at The Atherton Mill and Market which sells local food and produce and is home to Luna’s Living Kitchen, a popular vegan restaurant, and unique retail shops. SouthEnd is also famous for Price’s Chicken Coop with lines down Camden Street, SouthEnd Brewery, Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop, SouthEnd Gallery Crawls, Food Truck Fridays, and Mac’s Speed Shop, a popular biker themed BBQ restaurant.
11 | SouthPark SouthPark is situated six miles south of Uptown and is considered to be part of the South Charlotte area. SouthPark was once part of a 3,000 acre farm that was owned by the former Governor of North Carolina, Cameron Morrison, and has since been developed over many years into what it is today. It is a bustling community centered around the upscale SouthPark Mall, which is the largest mall in North Carolina. It is the second largest business district in Charlotte with over 40,000 employees and is home to nearly 18,000 residents. While SouthPark Mall is the central to this community, there is a huge variety of boutiques, upscale shopping centers and restaurants intermingled with the diverse corporate parks, offices, recreational and medical facilities, Morrison Library, Symphony Park amphitheater, and highly ranked public and private schools. Some of the more well-known neighborhoods include Barclay Downs, Foxcroft, gated Morrocroft Estates, Beverly Woods, Old Foxcroft and Deering Oaks.
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COUNTIES
1 | Cabarrus Located northeast of Charlotte, Cabarrus County has been going through an unprecedented growth explosion for nearly a decade and has become a magnet for developers, new businesses, and residents. Easy accessibility has been one of the main reasons for this growth especially with the near completion of the I-485 beltway around Charlotte. The beltway provides easy access to several main highways that cut through Cabarrus County. For county tax information click here.
2 | Gaston Gaston County is situated west of Charlotte and is the third largest county in the Charlotte region. It has 15 incorporated towns with Gastonia holding the county seat, and 11 unincorporated communities. It is easily accessible from I-85 which runs through the center of the county, the I-485 beltway around Charlotte, US 74, US 321, NC 16 and US 29. It is also close to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte and has a municipal airport as well as an Amtrak stop in Gastonia. For county tax information click here.
3 | Iredell Iredell County is located north of Charlotte and is situated within the Piedmont Region of central North Carolina. It is one of the longest counties in the state and spans nearly 50 miles from its southern to northern borders and is divided into 17 townships. The overall population is 159,437, and the largest town is Mooresville with over 32,000 residents. The second largest town, Statesville, is the county seat, and has over 24,000 residents and a quaint historic downtown area. For county tax information click here.
4 | Lancaster, SC Located just south of Charlotte across the North Carolina border, Lancaster County has become a magnet for developers, new businesses and residents due to the development of South Charlotte’s Ballantyne area over the past decade. In addition, the completion of the I-485 beltway surrounding Charlotte has made Highway 521, which runs north and south through Lancaster County, easily accessible. The county’s western border is comprised of the Catawba River and Sugar Creek with the east side by Lynches River. Town and county planners have worked tirelessly to plan for the growth by widening roads. For county tax information click here.
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5 | Lincoln Lincoln County is no longer one of the best kept secrets in North Carolina for those who enjoy a little slower way of life without all the commercialization and big box stores. The past decade has been one of tremendous growth for Lincoln County by way of business growth which has brought an influx of new residents and a multitude of new neighborhoods. Accessibility has played a key factor in this growth. Lincoln County is located approximately 29 miles northwest of Uptown Charlotte and is easily accessible from I-85 on its southern border; Hwy 321 runs north through the center and connects to I-40; Hwy 16 connects to Uptown Charlotte; and I-77 is approximately 25 minutes east of the Town of Lincolnton. For county tax information click here.
6 | Mecklenburg Known as the Queen City, Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County which is the largest county in the state. This area is located within the Piedmont region of the Carolinas, which is two hours east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and three hours west of the North Carolina coast. Mecklenburg County is also centrally located on the east coast between Maine and Florida and is easily accessible by four major interstates: I-85, I-77, I-277 and I-485. This strategic location has been a key factor in why so many businesses and residents chosen to make this area their home. For county tax information click here.
7 | Union, SC When the influx of new residents started flocking the Charlotte region in the early 2000’s, Union County was one of the first counties to see explosive growth and that has not slowed down over the years. It remains one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. It is conveniently located south of Charlotte and widening of main roads as well as the completion of the I-485 beltway have shortened commute times to the Ballantyne, SouthPark and Uptown areas as well as to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport which is about a 30-45 minute drive depending on traffic. In addition, the CharlotteMonroe Executive Airport in Monroe is just 35 minutes south of Uptown Charlotte. For county tax information click here.
8 | York, SC Over the past decade, York County has become a popular destination in the region for developers, residents and businesses. Known as “Charlotte’s Southern Neighbor”, York County is located just over the North Carolina state line and is easily accessible by I-77, Highways 160, 521 and 49 in addition to a large network of two and four lane highways that cross through the county. Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport are just a half an hour commute and the Rock Hill/York County Airport located is in Rock Hill offering full service to corporate fleets, general aviation and hangar space. For county tax information click here.
UPTOWN, CHARLOTTE in MECKLENBURG COUNTY
ACADEMICS Charlotte is home to over 150 public schools,
more than 70 private schools, and multiple higher education campuses
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system is the second largest in the Carolinas and one of the largest employers in the county with over 18,000 employees. Each year over 146,000 students ranging in from ages 6 to 18 are enrolled in one of the 170 CMS schools throughout Charlotte. With a passion and mission to nurture, support, and enrich the lives of the students, CMS provides the fundamental support system to cultivate learning and ambition in this fast paced world. For a comprehensive list of all CMS schools click here.
Did you know : The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System was involved in a landmark United States Supreme Court case in the 70’s that helped to eradicate segregation. You can read about the case here.
Mecklenburg County Private Schools 1 | Back Creek Christian Academy
2 | British International School of Charlotte
1827 Back Creek Church Road
7000 Endhaven Lane
www.bccaschool.org
britishschoolofcharlotte.org
704-549-4101 | Grades K-10
704-341-3236 | Grades Preschool-12
3 | Bible Baptist Christian School
4 | Brookestone Schools
2724 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews
301 S Davidson Street
bbscolts.com
brookstoneschools.org
704-535-169a | Grades Preschool-12
704-392-6330 | Grade K-8
5 | Carmel Christian School
6 | Charlotte Christian School
1145 Pineville-Matthews Road
7301 Sardis Road
carmelchristian.org
charlottechristian.com
704-849-9723 | Grades K-12
704-366-5657 | GRades Junior K-12
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7 | Charlotte Country Day School
8 | Charlotte Islamic Academy
1440 Carmel Road
8810 Hickory Ridge Road, Harrisburg
charlottecountryday.org
ciacademy.us
704-942-4500 | Grades Junior-12
704-537-1772 | Grades Pre-K-12
9 | Charlotte Jewish Day School
10 | Charlotte Latin School
5007 Providence Road
9502 Providence Road
cjdschool.org
charlottelatin.org
704-366-4558 | Grades K-5
704-846-1100 | Grades K-12
11 | Charlotte Preparatory School
12 | Charlotte United Christian Academy
212 Boyce Road
7640 Wallace Road
charlotteprep.com
cucawarriors.com
704-366-5994 | Grades Pre-K-8
704-537-0331
13 | Countryside Montessori Schools
14 | Covenant Day School
Toddler-K : 4755 Prosperity Church Road
800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews
1-12: 9026 Mallard Creek Road
covenantday.org
countrysidemontessorischools.org | 704-503-6000
704-847-2385 | Grades K-12
15 | Davidson Day School
16 | Fletcher School
750 Jetton St, Davidson
8500 Sardis Road
davidsonday.org
thefletcherschool.org
704-237-5200 | Grades Preschool-12
704-365-4658 | Grades K-12
17 | Grace Academy
18 | Grace Covenant Academy
3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews
17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius
graceacademync.com
gracecovenantacademy.org
704-234-0292 | Grades K-12
704-892-5601 | GRades Pre-K-5
19 | Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School
20 | Lake Norman Christian School
6050 Hickory Grove Road
251 South Street, Davidson
hgchristian.org
lknc.org
704-531-4008 | Grades K-12
704-987-9811 | GRades K-12
21 | Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
22 | Charlotte Catholic High
schools.charlottediocese.net
7702 Pineville-Matthews Road
704-370-3273
gocorgars.org 704-543-1127 | Grades 9-12
23 | Holy Trinity Catholic Middle
24 | Our Lady of Assumption
3100 Park Road
4225 Shamrock Drive
htcms.org
olainfo.com
704-527-7822 | Grades 6-8
704-531-0067 | Grades Pre-K-8
25 | Saint Ann
26 | St. Gabriel
600 Hillside Avenue
3028 Providence Road
stannscatholicschool.com
stgabrielcatholicschool.org
704-525-4923 | Grades Pre-K-5
704-366-2409 | Grades K-5
27 | St. Mark
28 | St. Matthew
14750 Stumpton Road, Huntersville
11525 Elm Lane
stmarkcatholicschool.net
st-matts.com
704-766-5000 | Grades K-8
704-544-2070 | Grades K-5
29 | St. Patrick
30 | Mountain Island Day School
1125 Buchanan Street
8101 Fallsdale Drive
saintpatrickschool.org
midschool.org
704-333-3174 | Grades K-5
704-391-5516 | Grades K-10
31 | New Life Christian Academy School of the Arts 1337 Samuel Street
704-370-3477 | Grades PRe-K-6
32 | Omni Montessori School 9536 Blakeney Heath Road omni-montessori.org 704-541-1326 | Grades Pre-K-9
33 | Palisades Episcopal School
34 | Providence Day School
13120 Grand Palisades Parkway
5800 Sardis Road
pescharlotte.org
providenceday.org
704-583-1825 | Grades Junior K-8
704-887-6000 | Grades K-12
35 | Southlake Christian Academy
36 | Trinity Episcopal School
13820 Hager’s Ferry Road, Huntersville
750 E. Ninth Street
southlakechristian.org
tescharlotte.org
704-949-2200 | GRades K-12
704-541-1742 | Grades K-8
37 | United Faith Christian Academy
38 | Victory Christian Center School
8617 Providence Road
Preschool : 7000 Old Pineville Road
ufca.org
1-5 : 7224 Old Pineville Road
704-541-1742 | Grades K-12
6-12 : 1501 Carrier Drive vccskings.com | 704-391-7339 37
Higher Education - Public 4 Year Colleges in NC & SC 1 | Appalachian State University
2 | Citadel Military College of SC
3 | Clemson University
4 | Coastal Carolina University
5 | College of Charleston
6 | East Carolina University
7 | Elizabeth City State University
8 | Fayetteville State University
Boone, NC
Clemson, SC
Charleston, SC
Elizabeth City, NC
9 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC
11 | Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
13 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
15 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC
17 | University of North Carolina at Asheville Charleston, SC
19 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
21 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
23 | UNC School of the Arts Winston-Salem, NC
25 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
27 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
Conway, SC
Charleston, SC
Greenville, SC
Fayetteville, NC
10 | Lander University Greenwood, SC
12 | North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC
14 | North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
16 | University Center of Greenville Greenville, SC
18 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
20 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
22 | University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
24 | University of South Carolina Multiple Campuses, flagship in Columbia, SC
26 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
28 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC
In addition to the nearly 30 public 4-year colleges and universities in the Carolinas, there are also over 60 private 4-year colleges and universities as well as over 30 2-year colleges. You can find a comprehensive list here.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHARLOTTE
TRANSPORTATION
CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1 | Charlotte Douglas International Airport Charlotte is home to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the 8th busiest airport in the country offering over 700 daily flights including 155 non-stop domestic and international flights. Charlotte Douglas serves as the second largest hub for American Airlines, after Dallas/Fort Worth. With over 150 domestic and international destinations to choose from, it is no wonder that Charlotte Douglas is one of the top 10 busiest airports in the US. Be sure to check out the Carolinas Aviation Museum before or after a flight to see one the of the best airport views in the States.
2 | Charlotte Light Rail Credited with being the first major rapid rail services of any kind in North Carolina, the LYNX Light Rail has been a major success in Charlotte. Running nearly 10 miles with 15 stations, the Lynx Rail takes commuters from Uptown to SouthEnd in a very short commute . During the week days, the line is available every 10-15 minutes and every 20-30 minutes on weekends. Thanks to the success of the Lynx there are now expansion plans in the works.
3 | Greyhound Bus Centrally located on W. Trade Street in Uptown, the Greyhound Bus station offers an affordable way to travel to and from Charlotte. With plenty of locations to major Southeast cities as well as cities across the country, Greyhound provides their passengers with ability to travel where ever they would like for an affordable rate.
4 | Gold Rush Trolley Catch a ride on these rubber wheeled Trollies around Center City for FREE. Routes run Monday-Friday from 7:30-5:23 with trollies running every 15 minutes. Take tour around the city while making stops at the Bluemnthal Performing Arts Center or Time Warner Cable Arena.
Charlotte offers an abundance of modes of transportation, making the journey around town quick and efficient, and trips out of town smooth and hassle free. For more information about all of the services Charlotte Area Transportation Services (CATS) offers click here. 41
NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
1 | Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
4 | Levine Children’s Hospital
200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204
1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
novanthealth.org
carolinashealthcare.org
704-384-4000
704-381-2000
2 | Carolinas Medical Center
5 | Carolinas Healthcare System - Pineville
1000 Blythe Boulvarde, Charlotte, NC 28203
10628 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
carolinashealthcare.org
carolinashealthcare.org
704-355-2000
704-667-1000
3 | Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy
6 | Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital
2001 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
2001 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
carolinashealthcare.org
carolinashealthcare.org
704-304-5000
704-304-5000
HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS
7 | Carolinas Healthcare System - University
10 | Carolinas Healthcare System - SouthPark
8800 N Tryon St
6965 Fairfew Road
carolinashealthcare.org
carolinashealthcare.org
704-863-6000
704-631-1300
8 | Carolinas Healthcare System - Randolph
11 | CaroMont Regional Medical Center
501 Billingsley Road
2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
carolinashealthcare.org
caromonthealth.org
704-444-2400
704-834-2000
9 | Carolinas Healthcare System Behavioral Health 12 | Piedmont Medical Center 501 Billingsley Road
222 S Herlong Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29732
carolinashealthcare.org
piedmontmedicalcenter.com
704-418-2065
803-329-1234
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UTILITY CONNECTIONS 1 | Power - Contact Duke Power Customer Service : 800-600-DUKE Power Outage : 1-800-POWERON duke-energy.com
2 | Gas- Piedmont Natural Gas Customer Service : 1-800-752-7504 piedmontng.com
3 | Water - City of Charlotte’s Department of Water & Sewer Customer Service : 704-336-2211 charmeck.org/services/portal/Pages/default.aspx
4 | Sanitation - City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services Start Service : 704-336-2673 Check which day is trash day here
5 | Water - City of Charlotte’s Department of Water & Sewer Customer Service : 704-336-2211 charmeck.org/services/portal/Pages/default.aspx
6 | Cable/Satellite Providers Time Warner Cable : 704-847-9101 DirecTV : 1-888-777-2454 Dish Network : 1-888-825-2557 AT&T Uverse : 800-288-2020