Charlotte Destination Experience

Welcome to the Queen City: a Southern jewel whose one-of-a-kind attractions and unique beauty shine brightly. Our crowning glory?
A friendly, diverse and creative class of people who thrive on adventure, inclusiveness and the constant curiosity to seek what's new and what's next.

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AIR

If you are arriving by air, you will be flying into Charlotte Douglas International Airport located just 7 miles from Uptown.

GETTING TO UPTOWN

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is located approximately 7 miles from Uptown. The Canada Line Skytrain drops you off across the street from the Vancouver Convention Centre, venue for SRI 2024. Take the Vancouver - Waterfront Station exit, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Vancouver. 

Lyft, Uber and KABU are authorized providers of Ride App services from the airport. There are 3 pick up areas at YVR:

Please follow the Ride App symbol and directional signage in the airport.

Taxi fare from the airport to the city center is approximately $40CAD. All of these services accept major credit cards. Taxi Zone Fare Map is Available Here!

CityLYNX GOLD LINE

The 4-mile-long streetcar line has 17 stops and connects the Historic West End through Center City Charlotte to the Elizabeth neighborhood. Learn more here

TIME ZONE

Charlotte is in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone (GMT-4).