Charlotte is North Carolina’s largest city and a major commercial hub, as well as the second-largest banking hub in the United States. Its modern city center (Uptown) is home to museums including the internationally-renowned Mint Museum and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, fine dining, and other entertainment. Charlotte boasts two professional sports teams, the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, as well as the Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts racing events including the Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR All-Star Race. Located near the Catawba River and Lake Norman, Charlotte is home to the US National Whitewater Center, nine Fortune 500 Companies, and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Uptown Charlotte is a bustling food and drink destination with nightlife, entertainment, and restaurant options.