Overview
Belmont is a suburban town west of the major city of Charlotte in U.S. State of North Carolina.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Charlotte)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Concord — 21 mi away. Directions
Belmont is located west of Charlotte and south of Mount Holly, in the south-central part of North Carolina. It is best accessible by car from I-85 or NC-74.
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Get in
Belmont is located west of Charlotte and south of Mount Holly, in the south-central part of North Carolina. It is best accessible by car from I-85 or NC-74.
Get around
Belmont is best accessible by car. However, bicycle riding is popular especially near its town center.
See
Belmont's most prominent sight is the Gothic architecture of Belmont Abbey College. It is viewable from NC-74, and worth a brief side trip.
Another popular attraction while in town is Belmont's historic town center which features a few restaurants and shops centered around historic 19th century buildings.
There is a 1950s-style drive-in movie theater on the outskirts of town. This attraction is both extremely cheap and fun, especially as a family or date activity.
Do
- The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located in Belmont. This large outdoor garden attracts tourists from around the region, and is especially attractive during the springtime.
- The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreational park featuring whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain-biking and zip-lining located just across the Catawba River along Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Sleep
Found inside of Belmont is the Hampton Inn, a nicer hotel located off I-85 at exit number 26.
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