Getting the royal treatment in Charlotte, NC – day 1

When people think of the South, they envision Southern belles, debutante balls, old plantation houses and Sunday crawfish boils. Think again, however, because Charlotte, North Carolina – aka the “Queen City” – has successfully given the Old South a new modern spin. With an eclectic mix of modern architecture and historical landmarks, lush parks and greenways, lively breweries, quirky boutiques, and art sprinkled throughout the city, Charlotte manages to be both cool and family-friendly, hip and old fashioned, fun and artistic – a mix that is sure to make you feel welcome.