It’s probably fair to say that Ballantyne is one of Charlotte, North Carolina’s most affluent areas—and in a thriving, prosperous banking city that’s ever on the grow, that’s really saying something! Still, Ballantyne is known as one of the Queen City’s true centers of luxury. Locals hold it in high esteem as an area where simple elegance is prized, and where life is lived at a pace where frequent golf outings and trips to the spa are always in the cards. Out-of-towners, meanwhile, cherish Ballantyne for its handsome appearance and appealingly high-end sensibilities.

It’s no great shock, then, to find that Ballantyne is the home to one of the Queen City’s premier luxury resorts, simply called the Ballantyne Resort and Golf Club. Surely, this is high on the list of must-visit locales for golf-loving tourists, or for anyone who enjoys the amenities of the Good Life. Indeed, you could spend a full weekend—or even a couple of weeks!—at this resort and never tire of its luxuries.

The golfing itself is, naturally, a primary draw, and never a disappointment. It’s one of the largest and most popular PGA public courses in the entire area, and it’s consistently given high marks and rave reviews in nationwide golf magazines. In addition to the full 18-hole course, there’s a practice area and different luxury pavilions, where golf enthusiasts can enjoy lunches or other special events. There’s a pro shop, of course, and even the Dana Rader Golf School—the perfect training grounds for novices wishing to get into the swing of things!

But even if golf isn’t your cup of tea, the Ballantyne Resort comes with plenty of attractions and amenities. The hotel itself is a picture of elegance and comfort. There are fine, well-reviewed restaurants all over the grounds. There is some light shopping, and, of course, there is a luxurious spa area. With more than 20,000 square feet of space, there are 50 different spa treatments to choose from—enough options to give any resident more than enough opportunity to be pampered!

To call this one of the Queen City’s top tourist destinations is, naturally, an understatement. Its classy sophistication and full-service amenities bring true prestige to Charlotte, and the Resort more than lives up to the Ballantyne area’s reputation for elegance. This facility is a gem, and the Queen City is proud to call it its own.