Concord, NC

united states

Concord is a fast-growing suburb 20 miles northeast of Charlotte, easily reached via I-85 or US 29. Most visitors arrive from Charlotte Douglas Airport in about 30 minutes, while locals use Concord Parkway for daily trips around town. The city's claim to fame is Charlotte Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR's longest race, the Coca-Cola 600, drawing massive crowds each Memorial Day weekend.