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The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Exterior of Hyatt House.

Hyatt House Charlotte / Rea Farms

Exterior of AC Hotel.

AC Hotel Charlotte SouthPark

Exterior of Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown.

Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown

Hotel snack bar.

Tru By Hilton Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

Exterior of Charlotte Marriott City Center.

Charlotte Marriott City Center

Exterior of Woodspring Suites.

Woodspring Suites Charlotte University Research Park

Exterior of Homewood Suites.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ballantyne

Entrance to Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel.

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

Exterior of Hyatt House.

Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City

The History of Charlotte

The Charlotte area was originally home to the Catawba Indians before being settled by European Immigrants in 1755. It was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was made queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland in 1761, giving it the nickname the “Queen City.” It’s also known as the “City of Churches” thanks to the number and diversity of churches developed in the area during the 19th century.

During the American Revolutionary War, Charlotte earned a new nickname, “The Hornet’s Nest” after its citizens successfully drove out the occupying British forces. The city was among the first to draft its unofficial declaration of independence from British Rule in 1775.

In 1799, a 17-pound gold rock was found nearby – the first documented case in the United States, and the area became home to the nation’s first gold rush.

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