Before the arrival of European colonizers, the Charlotte area was home to the Catawba Native Americans. The Catawba tribe's population was 10,000 strong before the arrival of the Europeans, but it dropped to 110 in 1826 due to the smallpox disease brought by European colonizers. European colonizers settled in the area in 1755. These settlers named the village after the German princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who became the Queen Consort of Great Britain and Ireland in 1761. It is nicknamed "Queen City" due to this background. It is also nicknamed the "Hornet's Nest" because its citizens rebelled against a British commander during the American Revolutionary War. In 1768, the city of Charlotte was incorporated, being first known as Charlottesburgh. However, some British maps of that time reflected the settlement as Charlottetown, which Scots-Irish Presbyterians immigrants built. German immigrants also settled in the area and assisted in founding the city, but they existed in small numbers at the time. The city also earned the nickname "The City of Churches" because it has been the home of many different denominations in the 19th century, including the Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic religions. Charlotte was also a part of the gold rush throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This connection led to the subsequent establishment of the Charlotte Mint in 1837. After the Civil War, the city experienced an economic boom. Next, businesspeople set up a cotton processing center and a railroad hub. By 1880, the city's population had grown to 7,084. By 1910, the town had become North Carolina's largest city. After World War I, the city's population grew when many soldiers and suppliers decided to set down roots. The population grew to over 48,000 people by 1920. Charlotte, affectionately known as "The Queen City," "Crown Town," "Buzz City," and "The QC," is known for its friendly, diverse, and creative people ready to welcome you with open arms.

The city of Charlotte, North Dakota, offers a range of activities and attractions, such as:
NASCAR Hall of Fame. This museum for racing enthusiasts boasts historic race cars like a 1952 Hudson Hornet, a 1967 Chevelle, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2008 Chevy Impala SS.

Carowinds. This amusement park, known as the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast," offers roller coasters, water rides, stage shows, and even a dinosaur exhibit.

Freedom Park. Being close to 100 acres large, this park offers tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, batting cages, four ball fields, and ample walking trails.

Latta Arcade. This arcade was built in 1914 and is on the USA's National Register of Historic Places. The arcade has a range of shops and dining experiences, which creates the illusion that you are walking the streets of iconic European cities.