Developed on two dairy farms southeast of center city, Eastover was the first Charlotte suburb with driveways for “motorcars.” The neighborhood’s stately homes have long attracted the leaders who helped shape Charlotte’s growth, including banker Hugh McColl Jr. and department store scion John Belk. One major landmark is the Mint Museum of Art. Don’t miss: A stay at the luxurious Duke Mansion or a visit to The Manor, an old-time movie theater that shows art-house films.