From VacationIdea.com:
Situated just a few minutes away from Charlotte, North Carolina lies the town of Belmont. Believed to have been named after a local prominent banker, the area was first settled in the mid-1700s by Dutch explorers. The town became a major transportation hub in the years after the Civil War, which led to a building boom. Belmont is home to numerous attractions, including the Belmont Abbey College, antique shops, and historic homes.
