Chad’s guidebook
Food scene
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StThis is a great neighborhood bar and restaurant.
Queen City Grounds
644 N Church StDelicious breakfast joint.
Pizzeria Sapienza CLT
620 N Church StQuick bites (pizza by the slice) and great wings.
Poplar Tapas Wine & Spirits
224 W 10th StGreat food and dessert menu.
This old factory houses a wonderful collection of diverse restaurants.
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StThis old factory houses a wonderful collection of diverse restaurants.
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdThis is probably my favorite brewery in Charlotte.
Camp North End
300 Camp RdThis is a new food court/shopping center in Charlotte.
Biker bar with cheap drinks and a gruff & friendly bartender. So iconic.
33 locals recommend
Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveBiker bar with cheap drinks and a gruff & friendly bartender. So iconic.
Sightseeing
Fun water feature for kids in the summer. All around cool venue surrounded by beautiful buildings.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StFun water feature for kids in the summer. All around cool venue surrounded by beautiful buildings.
First Ward Park
301 E 7th StGreat splash pad for kids.
Bank Of America Stadium
Great professional sports.
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StCollege and professional basketball. Concerts.
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StCharlotte's most impressive museum.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdThe Mecca for Nascar fans.
Activities
This mountain is only a 45 minute drive away. Surprisingly beautiful views from the top and it is a family-friendly climb.
118 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnThis mountain is only a 45 minute drive away. Surprisingly beautiful views from the top and it is a family-friendly climb.
This is the best place for a walk/run in Charlotte. Cute path that follows a nice little river.
36 locals recommend
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
1133 Metropolitan AveThis is the best place for a walk/run in Charlotte. Cute path that follows a nice little river.
Independence Park
300 Hawthorne LnThis is the nicest park in Charlotte. Great place for a stroll.
Really fun to see the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team. Great food and beer scene within the park too.
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StReally fun to see the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team. Great food and beer scene within the park too.
Neighborhoods
This is the artsy district of Charlotte. Great bar/restaurant/shopping scene.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
This is the artsy district of Charlotte. Great bar/restaurant/shopping scene.
Our neighborhood! A neighborhood with historic homes, a beautiful park and so close to center city.
17 locals recommend
Fourth Ward
Our neighborhood! A neighborhood with historic homes, a beautiful park and so close to center city.
This is a rapidly developing part of Charlotte, filled with young, urban professionals.
208 locals recommend
South End
This is a rapidly developing part of Charlotte, filled with young, urban professionals.
This is a hip neighborhood with a small but fun bar and restaurant scene.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
This is a hip neighborhood with a small but fun bar and restaurant scene.