This ever-changing urban playground is developing into one of the premier cities of the South. Reminiscent of Atlanta ten years ago, this once bland North Carolinian city has put itself back on the map with a fresh, contemporary sprawl of hip restaurants, lounges and night clubs. Home to the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR and Paramount’s Carowind’s amusement park— Charlotte also boasts an array of trendy hotspots. From comedy theaters like The Comedy Zone to jazz clubs to  more...