why charlotte

From pro sports to fine arts, from abundant natural beauty to impressive architecture, and from a proud history to a progressive mindset, life here is full of richness. Located on the edge of Charlotte's booming downtown, Wray Ward can attest to all that living here has to offer. Think towering oaks and mild winters. Carolina blue skies and glistening skyscrapers. Two hours from the Blue Ridge mountains and just three from the beach. And a world of activity in the friendliest place you've ever been.

As the largest city in the Carolinas, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Bobcats and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It is also the headquarters of Bank of America and other corporate citizens who support a lively cultural scene. Music, theater, dance and the arts thrive in this region that's grounded in North Carolina's down-to-earth values. Having grown exponentially over the last two decades, Charlotte is one of the Southeast's greatest treasures. And with a strong, diverse economic base, it's a great place to do business. To learn more, visit charlottesgotalot.com.