Charlotte/Ballantyne - neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Ballantyne is a sprawling suburb on the southern boundary of Charlotte. Having risen out of farmland 20 years ago, it has been recognized as one of the most successful master-planned communities in the Southeast. Ballantyne is hailed as a center of commerce and thriving residential activity in southern Mecklenburg County. It comprises 2,000 acres of development, but its sphere of influence is much larger. Ballantyne Corporate Park, a 535-acre business community in the heart of Ballantyne, drives economic development and is home to over 300 companies and 15,000 employees. Residents love the countless amenities that the area offers.

Get in

As a suburban district, Ballantyne is most conveniently traveled by car. It sits off Exit 61 on I-485, and major thoroughfares include Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Johnston Rd., and Providence Rd. West.

Ballantyne Corporate Park offers 16 miles of walking trails and bike paths. It is easy to access to the greenway now that North Community House Road connects.

CATS, the city bus system, runs a regular route out here (Route #43) which connects Ballantyne to the LYNX light rail line, which runs north to Uptown.

See

  • monuments, 35.05472°, -80.85025°. At the intersection of Johnston Rd. and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. stand four large monuments. The 30-foot arches are inscribed with esoteric symbolism that relays a history of Charlotte.

Do

  • The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, 35.05611°, -80.84735°, +1 704 248-4000. Adjacent to posh Ballantyne Country Club. Features a spa, pool, and golf club. Also, nice details such as babysitting service and shopping-shuttles are offered to guests. The restaurant gets rave reviews. Probably the city's best resort spa, located on the southern edge of town. If you want to create a buzz, ask for a $300 "Ballantini" from the bar; it has gold leaf around the rim and you get a bottle of champagne to boot. $160-400.

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Connect

Ballantyne has a thriving community feel, and many newcomers find the area appealing and welcoming. Ballantyne Breakfast Club meets bimonthly to discuss area issues and opportunities.

Cope

Worship

  • Calvary Church, 5801 Matthews Rd, Pineville, 35.08503°, -80.81404°, +1 704 341-5320. Large non-denominational church in south Charlotte, probably the city's largest single congregation. Stadium-style building is one of the largest structures in the southern part of the city.

Ballantyne

Postal code:28277Timezone:MultiplePopulation:22,704Coordinates:35.05, -80.85