Guidebook for Charlotte
Parks & Nature
Walking trails, volleyball, junglegym, quiet sitting areas. Perfect for walking the dog or taking a stroll/jog. 4 minute walk from the complex.
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Independence Park
300 Hawthorne LnWalking trails, volleyball, junglegym, quiet sitting areas. Perfect for walking the dog or taking a stroll/jog. 4 minute walk from the complex.
Moderately difficult hike w/ breathtaking view at the top!
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Crowders Mountain State Park - Ukufinyelela kweLinwood Road
4611 Linwood RdModerately difficult hike w/ breathtaking view at the top!
Essentials
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
1704 Central AveTrader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveTarget
900 Metropolitan AveMecklenburg County ABC Store #27
1426-B S Tryon StClosest Liquor Store
Food Scene
Great tapas and cocktails. Short walking distance!! Make sure to reserve your spot in line using the NoWait mobile app!!
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Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central AveGreat tapas and cocktails. Short walking distance!! Make sure to reserve your spot in line using the NoWait mobile app!!
Great deli/breakfast sandwiches; beers on tap and in the case. Short walking distance!!
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Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveGreat deli/breakfast sandwiches; beers on tap and in the case. Short walking distance!!
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveOur favorite Charlotte brewery. Short walking distance!!
Great sports bar with a rooftop!!! Watch the game or hang out. Short walking distance!!
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Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The PlazaGreat sports bar with a rooftop!!! Watch the game or hang out. Short walking distance!!
Central Coffee Co.
719 Camden RdGreat small little coffee shop; short 5 minute walk.
Our favorite Saturday morning spot. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, cocktails, craft beers, locally sourced other quality food items. Less than 10 minute walk. Highly recommend!
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Earl's Grocery
1609 Elizabeth AveOur favorite Saturday morning spot. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, cocktails, craft beers, locally sourced other quality food items. Less than 10 minute walk. Highly recommend!
Large market with everything from sandwiches, salads, sushi, crepes, beer, coffee, pizza, desserts and locally sourced groceries and produce. Highly recommend!
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7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StLarge market with everything from sandwiches, salads, sushi, crepes, beer, coffee, pizza, desserts and locally sourced groceries and produce. Highly recommend!
Lenny Boy
3000 S Tryon StCraft Kombucha, beers and sour ales.
One of the local favorite breweries. Very lively scene on weekends.
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins StOne of the local favorite breweries. Very lively scene on weekends.
Our favorite Sunday brunch spot. For $25, each person gets and entree, appetizer and bottomless mimosas and bloodies. Hip, modern scene in the Metropolitan plaza.
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Vivace
1100 Metropolitan AveOur favorite Sunday brunch spot. For $25, each person gets and entree, appetizer and bottomless mimosas and bloodies. Hip, modern scene in the Metropolitan plaza.
The best fish tacos of all different kinds. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. One of our favorites when we have out-of-town visitors.
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Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N Davidson StThe best fish tacos of all different kinds. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. One of our favorites when we have out-of-town visitors.
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South BlvdGreat BBQ, along with Midwood Smokehouse.
Some of the best BBQ you'll find in Charlotte, along with Mac's speed shop. Short 3-5 min walk.
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveSome of the best BBQ you'll find in Charlotte, along with Mac's speed shop. Short 3-5 min walk.
Getting Around
This is the stop for the street trolley that will take you into Uptown Charlotte! Free and runs every 15 minutes. Runs until at least 11 am on Friday and Saturday.
Hawthorne & 5th station
This is the stop for the street trolley that will take you into Uptown Charlotte! Free and runs every 15 minutes. Runs until at least 11 am on Friday and Saturday.
Drinks & Nightlife
Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveShort walk. Nice, intimate setting.
Peculiar Rabbit
1212 Pecan AveCocktails and a rooftop. Short walking distance.
Laid back scene. Beers, cider and prosecco on tap and in the case. Usually a food truck on weekends.
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NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin AveLaid back scene. Beers, cider and prosecco on tap and in the case. Usually a food truck on weekends.
The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StSmaller intimate venue. I've seen some great shows here.
Less than 10 minute walk. Small, but great venue. I've seen some good ones here, as well.
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Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth AveLess than 10 minute walk. Small, but great venue. I've seen some good ones here, as well.