‘Center City!’
For Trey Edwards, one weekend enjoying craft beer, local food and art in Charlotte left such a memorable first impression he ended up moving there.
Spots To Explore
North Carolina’s biggest city is loaded with breweries, public art, tasty food and an endless number of ways to spend a weekend with your friends.
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Trey’s story is based on a true vacation – now find inspiration for yours.
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Visit North Carolina is proud to present the work of filmmaker Trey Edwards, whose first trip to Charlotte introduced sides of the Queen City he’d never known and inspired him to move there. This film was produced as part of Visit NC's Firsts that Last Film Series.