Guidebook for Charlotte
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Quick and easy breakfast or lunch. Can eat there or take to go. Large selection of beers and wine. Can have drinks there or take to go. Funky enviroment- great place to people watch.
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Common Market SouthEnd
235 W Tremont AveQuick and easy breakfast or lunch. Can eat there or take to go. Large selection of beers and wine. Can have drinks there or take to go. Funky enviroment- great place to people watch.
Rhino Market & Deli
1500 W Morehead StSimilar to Common Market
Food Truck Friday from 5-9 pm. Corner of Camden and Park. Grab some beers at Common Market to drink with your meal. Bring a towel or chair to sit on.
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South End
Food Truck Friday from 5-9 pm. Corner of Camden and Park. Grab some beers at Common Market to drink with your meal. Bring a towel or chair to sit on.
NoDa
Funky, neighborhood full of local art and music.
Great neighborhood to walk around. Many restaurants, bars and local shops.
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Plaza Midwood
Great neighborhood to walk around. Many restaurants, bars and local shops.
Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy
2001 Vail AveHospital!
Go white water rafting, zip lining, paddle boarding, biking, running, hiking, rock climbing, and more!
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyGo white water rafting, zip lining, paddle boarding, biking, running, hiking, rock climbing, and more!
Great beer selection- less than a mile away
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Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop
1320 S Church StGreat beer selection- less than a mile away
The Unknown Brewery
116 S Mint StBrewery less than a mile away
Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins StBrewery
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdBrewery
The Green
425 S Tryon StPark
Park- certain times of the year yoga/pilates/core/etc courses after offered. Google this park to find out more
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Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StPark- certain times of the year yoga/pilates/core/etc courses after offered. Google this park to find out more
Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East BlvdPark
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon Stmuseum
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon Stmuseum
I-Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StMuseum
Foundation For The Carolinas
220 N Tryon StArt
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock DrHistory Museum
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling RdNature Museum
Great gift shop! Offerring many unique gift ideas. Things change every time I go in....I always end up bringing something home.
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Paper Skyscaper
330 East BlvdGreat gift shop! Offerring many unique gift ideas. Things change every time I go in....I always end up bringing something home.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdIf you love NASCAR it's worth visiting.
Baseball stadium- walking distance
Across from Romare Bearden Park
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Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
324 S Mint StBaseball stadium- walking distance
Across from Romare Bearden Park
Marshall Park
800 E 3rd StPark
I-485 Station
Lightrail
Great website for some local ideas:http://www.10best.com/destinations/north-carolina/charlotte/attractions/
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Charlotte
Great website for some local ideas:http://www.10best.com/destinations/north-carolina/charlotte/attractions/
Owen's Bagel & Deli
2041 South BlvdBagel and Deli Shop
Shopping
Phat Burrito
3543 Dewitt LaneGreat place to grab a burrito/taco. Close to the Food Trucks and Common Market.
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdShopping Mall
Great gifts from local artists. One of my favorite places to shop for myself and others. I always bring family and friends here- everyone walks out with something. Walking distance
The Boulevard at South End
1440 South Tryon StreetGreat gifts from local artists. One of my favorite places to shop for myself and others. I always bring family and friends here- everyone walks out with something. Walking distance
Ruby's Gift
3204 N Davidson StLocated in NoDa- gift and art gallery
For a taste of Charlotte's home-grown produce located about half a mile west of the city center. At this indoor marketplace, you'll find a selection of local produce, wines, flowers and treats.
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7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StFor a taste of Charlotte's home-grown produce located about half a mile west of the city center. At this indoor marketplace, you'll find a selection of local produce, wines, flowers and treats.
Food Scene
Copper Modern Indian Cuisine
311 East BlvdGreat Indian cuisine
Thai Taste
324 East BlvdWonderful Thai food- Eat in, pick up or delivery
5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon StGreat food and drinks. $$$
Best Thai I've ever had...good drinks- try the crispy red-curry duck- it's amazing!
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Basil Thai Cuisine-Charlotte, NC
210 N Church StBest Thai I've ever had...good drinks- try the crispy red-curry duck- it's amazing!
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdGreat affordable food.
Pio Pio
1408 East BlvdBest Latin American Food
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StWonderful bakery in Noda
Nova's Bakery
1511 Central AveBakery and coffee within walking distance
I am not vegan or vegetarian, but this vegan restaurant is AMAZING!! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great juice options too.
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Living Kitchen
2000 South BlvdI am not vegan or vegetarian, but this vegan restaurant is AMAZING!! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Great juice options too.
Voted one of the best places to get fried chicken in the country- can walk here
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Price's Chicken Coop
1614 Camden RdVoted one of the best places to get fried chicken in the country- can walk here
Sauceman's
215 Southside DriveGreat BBQ- walkable
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South BlvdMore BBQ
Cajun Queen
1800 E 7th StBest cajun food in Charlotte
Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
325 Arlington AveGreat sushi- proximately is a plus
Fran's Filling Station
2410 Park RdOne of our favorites- call in and ask about the daily specials
Our favorite 'hole in the wall' Mexican joint!
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Three Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina
2917 Central AveOur favorite 'hole in the wall' Mexican joint!
Savor Cafe and Catering
1404 W Morehead StGreat lunch!
The Liberty
1812 South BlvdBest burgers- walkable
Best city views in Charlotte...best for lunch, apps or drinks- menu is pricey
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Bentley's Restaurant
4620 Piedmont Row DriveBest city views in Charlotte...best for lunch, apps or drinks- menu is pricey
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StGreat views of the city- outdoor seating.
One of my favorite places to eat- I recommend getting there right as they open as the wait can be long and they do not take reservations.
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Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford DrOne of my favorite places to eat- I recommend getting there right as they open as the wait can be long and they do not take reservations.
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveFavorite BBQ spot (Sauceman's follows them)
Barrington's
7822 Fairview RdSupposed to be Charlotte's best restaurant= $$$$$
Create your own burger or salad- heck, put a burger on your salad.
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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East BlvdCreate your own burger or salad- heck, put a burger on your salad.
Customshop Handcrafted Food
1601 Elizabeth AveAnother one of my favorite restaurants
Revolution Pizza
1055 Metropolitan AveGreat Pizza!
Cafe Monte
6700 Fairview RdGreat food
Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StBrunch
The Flying Biscuit Café
4241 Park RdBreakfast
Who doesn't love an old fashioned soda shop?
Great desserts!
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Pike's Old Fashioned Soda Shop
1930 Camden RdWho doesn't love an old fashioned soda shop?
Great desserts!
Famous Toastery Of Dilworth
2400 Park RdBreakfast
Tupelo Honey
1820 South BlvdFrom Ashville
Sightseeing
I-Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StMusuem
Beautiful gardens (depends on time of year for bloom)
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Ulwazi Lwezithole ZaseDaniel Stowe Botanical
6500 S New Hope RdBeautiful gardens (depends on time of year for bloom)
Crowders Mountain
Hiking and great views from the top!
Drinks & Nightlife
Triple C Brewing Company
2900 Griffith StBrewery less than 2 miles away
Pizza - pick up or eat in...Don't be fooled by Fuel Pizza (they are every where and not very good).
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - Uptown
225 E 6th StPizza - pick up or eat in...Don't be fooled by Fuel Pizza (they are every where and not very good).
Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson StFavorite Brunch Spot
Essentials
Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdGrocery Store
Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline
2222 South BlvdGrocery Store
Best HOT YOGA place in town- walking distance. They have a 20 consecutive days for $20 for new customers. So worth it!
Arrichion Hot Yoga
125 Winona StBest HOT YOGA place in town- walking distance. They have a 20 consecutive days for $20 for new customers. So worth it!
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveGroceries
Wonderful farmers market. Hours change with seasons- google for updated infomation
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Atherton Mill and Market
2000-2140 South BlvdWonderful farmers market. Hours change with seasons- google for updated infomation
Local farmer's market if organic is preferred.
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Charlotte Regional Farmer's Market
1801 Yorkmont RdLocal farmer's market if organic is preferred.
Farmers Market
5501 Josh Birmingham PkwyLocal Produce- check hours online
Arts & Culture
Carolina Panthers Team Store
800 S Mint StFootball Staduim- walking distance
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Nascar Races
Who doesn't love bowling?!
Park Lanes also has pretty good food for a bowling alley.
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10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford DrWho doesn't love bowling?!
Park Lanes also has pretty good food for a bowling alley.
Wine&design
1419 East BlvdGreat place to create your own masterpeice- owned by a neighbor!
comedy club- many restaurants and bars within walking distance
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The Comedy Zone
900 North Carolina Music Factory Blvdcomedy club- many restaurants and bars within walking distance