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The largest city
and state capital in the Southern Foothills region is the
beautiful city of Charlotte. Charlotte is the nation's
second largest financial center with a bustling economy
and historic southern charm. The landscape of Charlotte,
North Carolina is ever changing, and with the growth of
the city, finding comfort in accommodations is easy
whether you are looking for the luxuries of a full-service
Charlotte hotel or resort, or the quaint charm of a bed &
breakfast or historic inn, you can find it in Charlotte.
Nearby Granite Falls is located in southern Caldwell
County North Carolina, just north of Hickory, on U. S.
Highway 321. Its history dates back before the
Revolutionary War. Its origins can be traced to land
grants dating back to 1754. Granite Falls was incorporated
on May 1, 1899 and was named after the Falls on Gunpowder
Creek, where a solid formation of granite spans the creek.
Located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
and on two lakes of the Catawba River chain, the town
offers views and amenities that are unique even in
beautiful North Carolina . a must see is the "Falls
at Gunpowder Creek," peaceful Lake Rhodhiss and Lake
Hickory and many other historic and natural sites. |
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