

| Come Discover Ballantyne A few more reasons to come explore my backyard... Ideally located The Ballantyne Story The Ballantyne area is a 2,000 acre master-planned community located in the heart of south Charlotte. Utilizing former hunting grounds, the Bissell family envisioned a revolutionary development based on the innovative philosophy of Live, Work, Play & Stay. With an unmatched selection of housing, Ballantyne Corporate Park hosts a variety of tenants, including a number of high profile Fortune 500 companies. Ballantyne Resort is home to an award-winning golf course and spa, and a renowned golf school, in addition to dining choices and upscale shopping. A testament to the Bissell's passion for the development, Ballantyne strives to implement the complete lifestyle concept through consistent quality and personalized service. North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center McColl Center for Visual Art Mint Museum of Art and Mint Museum of Craft + Design Discovery Place Science Museum Afro-American Cultural Center Levine Museum of the New South Charlotte Museum of History The new ImaginOn complex in uptown Charlotte is the first of its kind in the country, combining the facilities of a children’s library with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Charlotte area sports: The NFL’s Carolina Panthers, 2003 NFC Champs The NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats NASCAR action at Lowe’s Motor Speedway AAA Baseball’s Charlotte Knights (farm team for the Chicago White Sox) East Coast Hockey League’s Charlotte Checkers NCAA athletics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens University, Davidson College and Johnson C. Smith University Recreation The recently expanded Morrison Family YMCA is the largest of its kind in the Charlotte area with the most state-of-the-art equipment. Its more than 40,000 square feet include a dual-court gymnasium; adult, family and youth fitness centers; and a child-watch area. In addition to its fitness programming, the Morrison Y will offer a wide selection of youth and adult sports, including soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming and more. Outdoor lovers can enjoy hiking in nearby Crowders Mountain State Park or South Mountains State Park or a day trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. Those who enjoy a day on the lake have a wide selection of choices including Lake Wylie, Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake. Carowinds amusement park, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the uptown Charlotte Arena and Cricket Arena offer great entertainment options. Transportation With close proximity to I-485, I-85 and I-77, Ballantyne Country Club is only a short trip to the Charlotte- Douglas International Airport and uptown Charlotte. For those who enjoy recreational flying, the Concord Regional Airport is just up I-85 in Concord. Need a great workout, here's a link to a great Gym in Ballantyne: http://www.fitplus2.net/ |

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