Fun things to do alone in charlotte

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Charlotte, the capital of North Carolina is a modern city of over 600,000. The city was founded in 1768, and named in honor of Charlotte who was the wife of King George III. The city gained great notoriety in 1799 due to the discovery of a 17 pound gold nugget. This discovery began an onslaught of prospectors and gold miners.

Today, the city is a hub of business and commerce. Charlotte is one of the largest financial centers in the country, housing many banks, industry, and international companies. In fact, the city has transformed itself into a true member of the global economy.

For visitors to the city, it does not take long to see that Charlotte is full of places to see and things to do. While the city certainly has plenty of activities designed for families and couples, it is also a wonderful city for the individual on a weekend getaway. Even the business traveler who wants to experience all that the city has to offer will easily be entertained.

Here are 10 sights to keep any single traveler occupied while experiencing Charlotte:

1. Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission Air Museum. This museum gives visitors a history of flight from the first plans to a space capsule. For the flight enthusiast visiting the state where flight began, this is the place to begin your visit to Charlotte.

2. Charlotte Historic Trolley Museum. For the person who wants to learn more about the history of streetcars in Charlotte, the Historic Trolley Museum is a must see. Here, you can go back in time to when streetcars were king in the city. You can also take a ride on a streetcar during the weekends.

3. Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. For the visitor who enjoys the outdoors, then the Botanical Gardens is just the place. This 158,000-acre facility is divided into different themes, each with various types of plants. In addition, the visitor can stroll along areas decorated with beautiful fountains.

4. UNCCharlotte Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Gardens. This former estate is home to various type of foliage. Here, you can also view a beautiful sculpture garden.

5. McGill Rose Gardens. The aficionado of roses must make the Rose Gardens a stop on their visit of Charlotte. The Gardens is home to 230 different varieties of roses.

6. Levine Museum of the New South. If history is your thing, then this should be a first stop. The Levine Museum is the only museum in the country whose primary focus is the history of the New South. Here, the visitor will find exhibits detailing the Charlottes part in the New South.

7. Mint Museum of Art. The museum is home to paintings from America and Europe, as well as African art and even gold coins.

8. Mint Museum of Craft & Design. The museum, which is housed in a former department store, displays crafts created in metal, wood, ceramics, and glass. The museum also traces the roots of using these materials in the creation of art.

9. Public Art Walking Tour. This walking tour takes you across the downtown area of Charlotte to experience the beauty that is the city. On this tour, you will view many works of public art, including murals, sculptures, and moving neon lights.

10. Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site. This site is where the 17 pound gold nugget that brought thousands of prospectors to Charlotte was found. Here, you can visit a museum, experience walking trails, and take an underground tour.