Charlotte, North Carolina is a city that’s hard to define, but easy to explore and enjoy. Located in the heartland of the Tar Heel State, it’s a melting pot of Southern culture, various culinary scenes, and the financial center for countless industries that range from finance to motorsports. Known as the Queen City, Charlotte also serves as one of the United State’s key financial centers–second only to New York City in terms of assets–thanks to its reputation as the headquarters of major banks, such as Bank of America, and a major hub for Wells Fargo.