Charlotte, North Carolina 🌸🏙️

A corny state name, but a surprisingly poetic city! Started my day with a 6km downtown walk (~1 hour), covering all the key spots: 🏦 Bank of America HQ 🏛️ Wells Fargo HQ 🚉 Transport Hub 🎨 Mint Museum 🌳 Central Gardens 🏛️ Must-See Attractions 🎨 Mint Museum Uptown $10 | BOA card = FREE | Modern art vibes. 🗿 Bechtler Museum Free! Iconic sculpture out front—pair with Mint. 🏀 Spectrum Center 🐝 Hornets NBA game ($40-50 tix for non-rival teams!). 🏟️ Bank of America Stadium ⚽ "Worst soccer match ever" (per my friend). Drive-by only. 🏎️ Victory Lane Indoor Karting $60/3 laps | Bowling + arcade combo. Fun but pricey. 🏁 NASCAR Hall of Fame $25 | Underwhelming (2.5 tiny floors 😴). Drove 370km up I-85N from Atlanta (4.5 hrs, mild traffic). Along the way: crepe myrtles blooming in lavender, pink, and white! Charlotte’s streets are lined with them—imagine the city in full bloom! 💜 #CharlotteNC #RoadTripVibes #SouthernCharm #UrbanHikes #CrepeMyrtleSeason 🚶‍♂️🌆