Piedmont GuidePiedmont is the central flat region in North Carolina. Research Triangle: Piedmont Triad: Other: The Piedmont is, in more ways than one, a transitional zone. HotelsFind hotels in Concord, Kannapolis, Charlotte and more, including Country Inn and Suites Concord, Residence Inn Charlotte Concord, Hampton Inn Concord Kannapolis, Embassy Suites Charlotte - Concord / Golf Resort and Spa, Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Concord, Courtyard Charlotte Concord and Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Concord. Places and AttractionsExplore popular places and attractions around Piedmont including Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Central Cabarrus High School, Carolina Rustica, Cabarrus County Public Library, Cabarrus County Schools: Rocky River Elementary, Union Street Bistro and Old Courthouse Theatre. RestaurantsDiscover restaurants around Piedmont including Union Street Bistro, Gianni's Trattoria, Havana Carolina cafe, Troutman's Barbecue, Pizza Hut, Brooklyn's Pizzeria and SUBWAY® Restaurants. CharlotteCharlotte is an ambitious and very rapidly growing city in the southern part of central North Carolina. DurhamDurham is a city of 228,330 inhabitants in central North Carolina in the United States. RaleighRaleigh was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, the famed English soldier, adventurer, and poet. Mecklenburg CountyMecklenburg County is in the Piedmont of North Carolina, it's population stands a shade under 900,000. Research TriangleResearch Triangle is a region in North Carolina. Durham CountyDurham County is in North Carolina. It is known primarily as the location of Duke University. GreensboroGreensboro is a city in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. Piedmont TriadThe Piedmont Triad is an urban region in central North Carolina. HickoryHickory is a city in the foothills of North Carolina. The Hickory Regional Airport is not currently served by any commerical airline. GastoniaGastonia is a town in North Carolina, about 20 miles west of Charlotte. Gastonia is located 15 minutes west of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Union CountyUnion County is in the piedmont of North Carolina along the South Carolina border. ConcordConcord is a town in North Carolina, just north of Charlotte. *Historic Downtown Concord. KannapolisKannapolis is a town in North Carolina, roughly 15 minutes north of Charlotte by car. Rowan CountyRowan County is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Spencer Granite Quarry China Grove PinehurstPinehurst is a village in North Carolina. Pinehurst is convenient to Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville airports, roughly an hour by car to each. Bessemer CityBessemer City is a city in Piedmont. The history of Bessemer City starts around 1754, when James Ormand was granted land in this area by King George II of England and established his Ormand Mining Company there. AsheboroAsheboro is a town in North Carolina. It is known primarily as the home of the North Carolina Zoo, and contains few other attractions. ThomasvilleThomasville is a city in North Carolina. By car. Thomasville is directly connected by highway with Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Raleigh, and Charlotte. HarrisburgHarrisburg is a town in North Carolina. Historic town founded in 1765, home to Harrisburg Town Center, a lovely shopping district surrounding the new Town Hall and public commons. PfafftownPfafftown is a city in North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, Pfafftown had a population of 9,562. MooresvilleMooresville, North Carolina is located 20 minutes north of downtown Charlotte, and is also known as "Race City, USA." Mooresville is home to a multitude of NASCAR race shops, as well as home to some of NASCAR's elite drivers. Mount PleasantMount Pleasant is a town in Piedmont region of North Carolina. Shop in nearby Harrisburg BelmontBelmont is a town in North Carolina. Belmont is located west of Charlotte, in the south-central part of North Carolina. MidlandMidland is a town in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Stay in nearby Mount Pleasant or Concord.