Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Ilios Noche
11508 Providence RdGreat food, nice atmosphere, consistently a pleasant experience!
Mellow Mushroom
14835 Ballantyne Village WayGood pizza, great beer selection.
Great burgers, good beer selection, easy in-and-out, sit at the bar, outdoors or at a table.
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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East BlvdGreat burgers, good beer selection, easy in-and-out, sit at the bar, outdoors or at a table.
Good Chinese food selection, beautiful fish tanks including salt & fresh water, nice staff.
Great Wall of China South
6666 Carmel RdGood Chinese food selection, beautiful fish tanks including salt & fresh water, nice staff.
Starbucks
13855 Conlan CirClosest Starbucks!
Einstein Bros. Bagels
13736 Conlan CirClosest bagel shop!
Smashburger
7804 Rea Rdquick, good quality burgers (meat & meatless) and shakes.
The Blue Taj
14815 Ballantyne Village WayBest Indian food with the nicest and friendliest staff around!
Georges Brasserie
4620 Piedmont Row DrDelicious and beautiful French bistro fare!
Jade Asian Fusion . Sushi Bar
14815 Ballantyne Village WayGood Asian food - all types plus sushi.
Wonderful food, great drinks, hot spot - doesn't take reservations but worth the wait. Get the pork bun!
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Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford DrWonderful food, great drinks, hot spot - doesn't take reservations but worth the wait. Get the pork bun!
Elwoods Barbecue & Burger Bar
16139 Lancaster HwyGood BBQ and burgers.
TRUE Crafted Pizza
7828 Rea RdGood pizza, local beers, easy-to-find location
Cantina 1511
7708 Rea Rdupscale Mexican food, good bar
Jo Jo China Bistro
7800 Rea Rdupscale Chinese
Miro Spanish Grill
12239 N Community House RdDelicious Spanish Grille, close by and easy-to-find
Famous Toastery of Ballantyne
8430 Rea RdBreakfast/brunch spot nearby
Long-time legendary steakhouse; reservations highly recommended; eat in the dining room not the covered patio area
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Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
4538 South BlvdLong-time legendary steakhouse; reservations highly recommended; eat in the dining room not the covered patio area
Wonderful vegetarian restaurants with vegan options.
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Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1419 East BlvdWonderful vegetarian restaurants with vegan options.
Living Kitchen
2000 South Blvdvegetarian and vegans options
Zeitouni Mediterranean Grill
3419 Toringdon WayCasual middle eastern food. Consistently good. Cute staff.
Great Peruvian Chicken restaurant, very near the house.
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Viva Chicken Ballantyne
12206 Copper WayGreat Peruvian Chicken restaurant, very near the house.
Shopping
Cru Wine Shop
12206 Copper WayCute little wine shop that also features light fare and music on occasion.
Target
9870 Rea RdClose-by Target for any forgotten or last minute needs.
Everything you could want or need for your favorite birders... seed, feeders, great selection of gifts and the friendliest staff!
Bird House on the Greenway
6416 Rea RdEverything you could want or need for your favorite birders... seed, feeders, great selection of gifts and the friendliest staff!
StoneCrest at Piper Glen
7832 Rea RdClose-by shopping and food options.
Best mall in Charlotte including Nordstrom, Neiman-Marcus, Belk, Dillard's,Macy's, Burberry, Polo, Tiffany, and others.
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SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdBest mall in Charlotte including Nordstrom, Neiman-Marcus, Belk, Dillard's,Macy's, Burberry, Polo, Tiffany, and others.
Blakeney
9870 Rea RdBanana Republic, Chico's, Marshall's, Target, Homegoods and others.
Stores include REI, Dillard's, Belk, Macy's, Sears, JCPenny, H&M, etc.
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Carolina Place
11025 Carolina Pl PkwyStores include REI, Dillard's, Belk, Macy's, Sears, JCPenny, H&M, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gallery Restaurant Charlotte
10000 Ballantyne Commons PkwyGood bar and restaurant in the beautiful Ballanytyne Hotel.
Great wings, super beer selection, big screen t.v.'s
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Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse Ballantyne
14015 Conlan CirGreat wings, super beer selection, big screen t.v.'s
Hickory Tavern
1100 Metropolitan Avebar food, big screen t.v.'s
Essentials
Close-by location of Trader Joe's for any snack needs, inexpensive wine or easy-to-prepare groceries.
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Trader Joe's
6418 Rea RdClose-by location of Trader Joe's for any snack needs, inexpensive wine or easy-to-prepare groceries.
Newly remodeled Harris-Teeter featuring an instore Starbucks, Wine Tasting Area, ready made food plus a huge selection of groceries.
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Harris Teeter
15007 Ballantyne Commons PkwyNewly remodeled Harris-Teeter featuring an instore Starbucks, Wine Tasting Area, ready made food plus a huge selection of groceries.
Close enough to walk (1 mile) organic grocery store with instore deli.
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Earth Fare
12235 N Community House RdClose enough to walk (1 mile) organic grocery store with instore deli.
Arts & Culture
Large multi-screen movie theatre complex including IMAX screens.
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Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen 4DX, IMAX & RPX
7824 Rea RdLarge multi-screen movie theatre complex including IMAX screens.
Small theatre with multiple screens, beer & wine and food available to take into the movie.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Regal Ballantyne Village Stadium 5
14815 Ballantyne Village WaySmall theatre with multiple screens, beer & wine and food available to take into the movie.
Fantastic regional museum featuring permanent and special exhibitions. This is the Uptown branch. Close to the Lynx light-rail line.
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Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StFantastic regional museum featuring permanent and special exhibitions. This is the Uptown branch. Close to the Lynx light-rail line.
One of my favorite museums anywhere - beautiful building and nice collection of modern and contemporary art! Close to the Lynx light-rail line.
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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StOne of my favorite museums anywhere - beautiful building and nice collection of modern and contemporary art! Close to the Lynx light-rail line.
The Randolph branch of The Mint Museum offers a slightly different, more traditional museum experience.
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Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph RdThe Randolph branch of The Mint Museum offers a slightly different, more traditional museum experience.
NASCAR's Hall of Fame and Museum. Easy access via the Lynx light-rail line.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdNASCAR's Hall of Fame and Museum. Easy access via the Lynx light-rail line.
PNC Music Pavilion
707 Pavilion Blvdoutdoor amphitheater - lots of concerts
World class center for African-American Arts + Culture. Easy access via the Lynx light-rail line.
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I-Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StWorld class center for African-American Arts + Culture. Easy access via the Lynx light-rail line.
Great place to hike, kayak, white water raft and just enjoy yourselves! Great for all ages.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyGreat place to hike, kayak, white water raft and just enjoy yourselves! Great for all ages.
Sightseeing
President James K Polk State Historic Site for history buffs!
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President James K. Polk State Historic Site
12031 Lancaster HwyPresident James K Polk State Historic Site for history buffs!
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15222 York Rdhiking on Lake Wylie
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5225 Sample RdLots to do at this park north of the city.
Nice botanical garden with outdoor spaces and a beautiful orchid house. Changing year round depending on the season.
151 abantu bendawo batusa
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6500 S New Hope RdNice botanical garden with outdoor spaces and a beautiful orchid house. Changing year round depending on the season.
Entertainment & Activities
Carowinds amusement and water park for a fun filled, action packed day!
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Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdCarowinds amusement and water park for a fun filled, action packed day!
Great place to view and learn about raptors of all types in an easy access, fun venue. All ages.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample RdGreat place to view and learn about raptors of all types in an easy access, fun venue. All ages.