Guidebook for Charlotte Area

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Guidebook for Charlotte Area

Food Scene

Amazing location for pastries, coffee & lunch too.
38 locals recommend
Amélie’s French Bakery & Café | Carmel Commons
7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd
38 locals recommend
Amazing location for pastries, coffee & lunch too.
9 locals recommend
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
7716 Rea Rd
9 locals recommend
Fun barbecue
16 locals recommend
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
13840 Steele Creek Rd
16 locals recommend
Fun barbecue
Different
8 locals recommend
Upstream Restaurant
6902 Phillips Pl Ct
8 locals recommend
Different
Upscale, contemporary restaurant featuring New American takes on seafood, lamb, veal & beef.
Bernardin's
435 South Tryon Street
Upscale, contemporary restaurant featuring New American takes on seafood, lamb, veal & beef.
Hip, loftlike steakhouse with a buzzing vibe & upscale decor, featuring a full bar & weekend brunch.
55 locals recommend
5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon St
55 locals recommend
Hip, loftlike steakhouse with a buzzing vibe & upscale decor, featuring a full bar & weekend brunch.
Located on top floor with great vies of Uptown Charlotte
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell St
155 locals recommend
Located on top floor with great vies of Uptown Charlotte
After you take a walk on the parkway have lunch. Or head there for dinner and sunset view of the river.
46 locals recommend
The Pump House - Casual Waterfront Dining
575 Herrons Ferry Road
46 locals recommend
After you take a walk on the parkway have lunch. Or head there for dinner and sunset view of the river.
A local favorite
7 locals recommend
Napa at Kingsley
1310 Broadcloth St
7 locals recommend
A local favorite
Great place to eat. No wait on a Tuesday.
7 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
7804 Rea Rd
7 locals recommend
Great place to eat. No wait on a Tuesday.
King Toro is a must!
8 locals recommend
Jade Asian Fusion . Sushi Bar
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
8 locals recommend
King Toro is a must!

Entertainment & Activities

The best museums in Charlotte hardly compare to the intimate and profound setting of NASCAR Hall of Fame's. At this museum, everyone will find something they love ? kids included! Easy parking is accessible for NASCAR Hall of Fame's customers. NASCAR Hall of Fame is a place you'll love to visit, so don't wait around, give them a call today! Check out Groupon for discount tickets.
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd
409 locals recommend
The best museums in Charlotte hardly compare to the intimate and profound setting of NASCAR Hall of Fame's. At this museum, everyone will find something they love ? kids included! Easy parking is accessible for NASCAR Hall of Fame's customers. NASCAR Hall of Fame is a place you'll love to visit, so don't wait around, give them a call today! Check out Groupon for discount tickets.
Its a great Amusement park with some of the best roller coasters and has a waterpark.
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd
484 locals recommend
Its a great Amusement park with some of the best roller coasters and has a waterpark.
Look for Groupons. You can definitely spend the entire day with all the activities.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
405 locals recommend
Look for Groupons. You can definitely spend the entire day with all the activities.
Look for Groupon, I personally enjoy seeing the birds and spending time outdoors.
50 locals recommend
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd
50 locals recommend
Look for Groupon, I personally enjoy seeing the birds and spending time outdoors.
If you want to spend a day in Asheville this is an iconic visit you will enjoy. Look for discounts on tickets.
225 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
225 locals recommend
If you want to spend a day in Asheville this is an iconic visit you will enjoy. Look for discounts on tickets.
About a 15 minute drive the walkway is a great place for a run, biking, walking etc. Check out the Pump House for food with a view.
12 locals recommend
Riverwalk Parkway
Riverwalk Parkway
12 locals recommend
About a 15 minute drive the walkway is a great place for a run, biking, walking etc. Check out the Pump House for food with a view.

Essentials

Close by
11 locals recommend
Food Lion
1360 SC-160
11 locals recommend
Close by
Upscale Grocery Store
24 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
1750 South Carolina 160
24 locals recommend
Upscale Grocery Store

Drinks & Nightlife

The view is what makes this rooftop worth it. There its a dress code. Great location in summer to enjoy sports on the big screens located on outdoor deck. Late night on weekends is college crowd.
66 locals recommend
Merchant & Trade
303 S Church St
66 locals recommend
The view is what makes this rooftop worth it. There its a dress code. Great location in summer to enjoy sports on the big screens located on outdoor deck. Late night on weekends is college crowd.
Great Uptown views from the rooftop. Enjoy some great food. Valet parking is the easiest.
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell St
155 locals recommend
Great Uptown views from the rooftop. Enjoy some great food. Valet parking is the easiest.
Essentially the heart of Epicenter in Uptown Charlotte. Lots' of nightlife activities.
12 locals recommend
Rooftop 210
210 E Trade St
12 locals recommend
Essentially the heart of Epicenter in Uptown Charlotte. Lots' of nightlife activities.
Where is City Lights located? City Lights is located on the 18th floor of the Le Meridien hotel. Le Meridien is located at 555 S. McDowell St. Where can I park for City Lights Rooftop? You can park in the Le Méridien parking deck. Be sure to bring your ticket in and ask your server or bartender to validate for $5 parking. You are also welcome to use the complimentary valet service. Does City Lights take reservations? For the main bar and rooftop area, we welcome guests to come on a first come, first serve basis and do not take reservations, unless your party is for 10 or more.
8 locals recommend
City Lights Rooftop
555 S McDowell St
8 locals recommend
Where is City Lights located? City Lights is located on the 18th floor of the Le Meridien hotel. Le Meridien is located at 555 S. McDowell St. Where can I park for City Lights Rooftop? You can park in the Le Méridien parking deck. Be sure to bring your ticket in and ask your server or bartender to validate for $5 parking. You are also welcome to use the complimentary valet service. Does City Lights take reservations? For the main bar and rooftop area, we welcome guests to come on a first come, first serve basis and do not take reservations, unless your party is for 10 or more.

For Kids

Great places for taking kids of any age
Check out to see if there are any Groupon deals
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St
296 locals recommend
Check out to see if there are any Groupon deals
Check out the children's theater times
42 locals recommend
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th St
42 locals recommend
Check out the children's theater times
Age-appropriate and managed extremely well. Art projects, followed by an open "wall-painting" on different textures with shaving cream paint. Second Location: 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd Charlotte, NC 28277
Small Hands Big Art Fort Mill
1365 Broadcloth St
Age-appropriate and managed extremely well. Art projects, followed by an open "wall-painting" on different textures with shaving cream paint. Second Location: 8025 Ardrey Kell Rd Charlotte, NC 28277
Fun drive through fun. The animals are smart and will take the whole bucket.
109 locals recommend
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Rd
109 locals recommend
Fun drive through fun. The animals are smart and will take the whole bucket.