South Charlotte consists of many new communities and the growth is tremendous, with new schools, corporate parks, shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment. Ballantyne is considered to be the center of all surrounding South Charlotte communities and considered to be an upscale area, it is a planned mixed-use development that has grown exponentially in recent years and lies in the southernmost part of Charlotte, along the North and South Carolina border. Like SouthPark, Ballantyne has a high concentration of both impressive homes and commercial development. Conveniently located right off 485-exit 61 Johnston Rd. its only 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte Charlotte's Douglas International Airport and the Carolina Panthers Staduim.
Located just 30 minutes North of South Charlotte is Lake Norman the largest lake in North Carolina. Lake Norman is an "inland sea" with 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 32,475 acres. Named after former Duke Power president Norman Cocke, Lake Norman is nearly as large as the other ten lakes on the Catawba combined.
Ballantyne is also only 5 minutes from the South Carolina border which gives its residents flexibility for job opportunities. Lake Wylie is located only 15 min from Ballantyne and has 325 miles of shoreline, the Lake is ideal for boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing. The temperate, yet wonderfully distinct, seasonal changes not only enhance the area's beauty, but also afford year-round enjoyment.
Many other area's surround Ballantyne and are considered to be included in South Charlotte as they are suburbs like Ballantyne. Below is a list of bordering communities which surround Ballantyne.
PARAMOUNT'S CAROWINDS
MATTHEWS
PINEVILLE
BLAKENEY
MINT HILL
SOUTH PARK
CARMEL
ABORETUM
PROVIDENCE
WAXHAW
WEDDINGTON
LAKE WYLIE
GASTONIA
PIPER GLENN
FT. MILL, SC
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC
Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park- Located just 15 minutes from south charlotte is Paramount Carowinds is one of the most popular family entertainment attractions in the Carolinas. With both a 100-acre water and a theme park, the amusement park straddles the North Carolina-South Carolina state line and is located just 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte and 12 miles north of Rock Hill, S.C. The park features more than 100 state-of-the-art rides, shows and movie-themed experiences for all ages.
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