Archive for June 28th, 2008

101 Things To Do in Charlotte North Carolina #98~96

June 28th, 2008 categories: Charlotte Lifestyle, Fun for Kids

Buying a home in Charlotte North Carolina is only the beginning! Whether you live in Charlotte or are dreaming about relocating here we think you’ll find the Charlotte Mecklenburg area has some pretty amazing things to do and some hidden gems! Rather than list all 101 Charlotte attractions we’ll give you three at a time (hint: you can find the complete list right now here courtesy of the North Carolina Tourist Guide).

We know lists can get a little boring so let’s make it fun — we’ll share our thoughts good & bad (in pink) and if you’ll let us know what you think if you go please leave a comment right here on our blog (its easy simply click on Comments above under the title)…so let’s get started…

98. The Federal Reserve Bank of Charlotte - The main lobby of the Charlotte Office offers a money exhibit featuring a history of money in the United States from Colonial days to present and includes a display highlighting the gold mining era in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.That’s a new one for us tell us what you find!

97. Ribbon Walk – is woodland oasis in the heart of the city of Charlotte. The forest includes 192-acres of woodland and wetland habitat with several miles of nature trails and a variety of native flora and fauna. An extraordinary grove of old-age beech trees designated as a “treasure tree grove” (picture here) stands out a one of the most impressive features of the forest. There are also picturesque mature pines, flowering trees and other native hardwoods. Wetland features include several ponds and meandering streams. Native wildflowers dot the forest floor. Take and walk and discover wildlife or signs of wildlife. You may see mammal tracks, hear frogs or spot one of more than 60 birds that have been seen in the forest by birdwatchers. That’s a new one for us tell us what you find!

96. Duke Power Energy Explorium- located at McGuire Nuclear Station (on Lake Norman). The Energy Explorium features hands-on energy information exhibits, a Lake Norman movie, wildflower garden and one mile nature trail. That’s a new one for us tell us what you find!

Whether your looking to buy your first home in Charlotte or you’re a native we hope you enjoy Talk!Charlotte our elective mix of information & fun about the best place to live, Charlotte North Carolina! We love hearing from you so please, please if you have question about Charlotte Real Estate or about our blog, leave a comment or drop us a note anytime, we’ll listen @ Donna, Rhonda, Jackie, Blake or Betsy! Enjoy! ps. We didn’t know were computer geeks either!

Authored by Mike Gibbons | Discussion: Your Comments Please »

101 Things To Do in Charlotte North Carolina #101~99

June 28th, 2008 categories: Charlotte Lifestyle, Fun for Kids

Buying a home in Charlotte North Carolina is only the beginning! Whether you live in Charlotte or are dreaming about relocating here we think you’ll find the Charlotte Mecklenburg area has some pretty amazing things to do and some hidden gems! Rather than list all 101 Charlotte attractions we’ll give you three at a time (hint: you can find the complete list right now here courtesy of the North Carolina Tourist Guide).

We know lists can get a little boring so let’s make it fun — we’ll share our thoughts good & bad (in pink) and if you’ll let us know what you think if you go please leave a comment right here on our blog (its easy simply click on Comments above under the title)…so let’s get started…

101. Lake Wylie – recreation is an integral part of the Lake Wylie lifestyle. With 325 miles of shoreline, the lake is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. The mild climate, yet wonderfully distinct, seasonal changes not only enhance the area’s beauty, but also afford year-round enjoyment of golf, tennis and bicycling. Rhonda: I lived on Lake Wylie for several years, beautiful (not so secret anymore) alternative to the BIGGIE Lake Norman. Lake Wylie has some fantastic new home developments but retains it’s charm with events like the annual 4th of July fireworks — you’ve never seen fireworks until you see them from a boat in the middle of the lake!

100. NC Transportation Museum – Explore exhibits of antique locomotives, rail cars, automobiles and more. Take a train ride around the N.C. Transportation Museum’s historic 57-acre site, enjoy our many family-friendly special events, and learn about how transportation progress helped build North Carolina. That’s a new one for us tell us what you find!

99. Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium – The natural wonders of North America and North Carolina coupled with the rich history of our region are all reflected in The Schiele’s exceptional exhibitions and diverse programming. Whether you’re indoors or out, with the kids or your colleagues, by bringing you a lot closer to nature, The Schiele will bring you a little closer to yourself. That’s a new one for us tell us what you find!

Whether your looking to buy your first home in Charlotte or you’re a native we hope you enjoy Talk!Charlotte our elective mix of information & fun about the best place to live, Charlotte North Carolina! We love hearing from you so please, please if you have question about Charlotte Real Estate or about our blog, leave a comment or drop us a note anytime, we’ll listen @ Donna, Rhonda, Jackie, Blake or Betsy! Enjoy! ps. We didn’t know were computer geeks either!

Authored by Mike Gibbons | Discussion: Your Comments Please »