Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 10/Oct/2024
Profession
Realtor & Dental Hygienst (Ret) (Retired)
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Ireland | Czech Republic | Canada |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Charlotte is a medium size city located on the East Coast 4 hours from Atlanta and 5 hours from Washington, DC. And 2 hours from the Blue Ridge mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Charlotte is surrounded by suburban neighborhoods that make a car a necessity.
We have first class shopping at Southpark Mall with many national stores such as Macy's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Nordstrom, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus and Montblanc among many more. First class restaurants are nearby such as Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco's, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood and my favorite, Roosters.
The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art opened to the public in 2010 with a world class art collection. According to Wikipedia "Andreas Bechtler, a Charlotte resident and native of Switzerland, assembled and inherited a collection of more than 1,400 artworks created by major figures of 20th-century modernism."
In 2010, a NASCAR museum opened for racing fans, honoring the legends of stock car racing. Charlotte has several history museums highlighting the South and Charlotte in particular. The history buffs can find plenty of Revolutionary War sites and homes dating to those times.
We have three professional sports teams in town - the Carolina Panthers (National Football League), the Charlotte Hornets (National Basketball Association) and the Charlotte Knights Triple-A baseball (one step below the Major Leagues), who moved into their new stadium in 2014. We are a 20 minute drive from the U.S. National Whitewater Center where Olympians train (and you can too), with family activities of all sorts available for all ages. (http://usnwc.org/). Since Charlotte is located at the crossroads of two major Interstates - I-77 & I-85, we also have a lot of great shows that tend to travel the Interstate highways in their own comfortable buses.
People tend to be friendly in the South - come experience the hospitality of the American South and enjoy some Southern BBQ while you're here!
We keep a few chickens in the backyard and would have a neighbor or relative stop by daily to feed and open and close their area. You would experience some very fresh eggs!
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Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet, friendly suburban neighborhood 5 miles from the center of Charlotte.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Charlotte has some fine museums for NASCAR fans and well as fine art fans. And history of the South fans.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Non-smoking and loving it!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 10/Oct/2024
Profession
Realtor & Dental Hygienst (Ret) (Retired)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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