Things to eat, drink & do while you're in the Queen City.

Claire
Things to eat, drink & do while you're in the Queen City.

Neighborhoods

Some notable areas within the city you might enjoy checking out.
Uptown as we call it is the downtown area. There are museums, restaurants, bars, and parks available. This is also were most of the professional sports matches happen.
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Charlotte center city
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Uptown as we call it is the downtown area. There are museums, restaurants, bars, and parks available. This is also were most of the professional sports matches happen.
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the art centered part of town. There are a lot of quirky little shops and often street markets on the weekends.
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NoDa
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NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the art centered part of town. There are a lot of quirky little shops and often street markets on the weekends.
South End is where all the young professionals tend to congregate. There is a lot going on during most hours of the day and night. If you are looking for a crowd, bar, or lively dinner spot this is a good place to start.
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South End
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South End is where all the young professionals tend to congregate. There is a lot going on during most hours of the day and night. If you are looking for a crowd, bar, or lively dinner spot this is a good place to start.
Local flavor, quirky but less so than NoDa and a hair closer to the house. You can find mostly small shops, bars, and local restaurants here. There are also events fairly regularly on the weekends.
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Плаза Мидвуд
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Local flavor, quirky but less so than NoDa and a hair closer to the house. You can find mostly small shops, bars, and local restaurants here. There are also events fairly regularly on the weekends.

Things to Do

Outdoors and indoors, lots of fun stuff in various categories.
Good place for a yoga class. Okra is an established studio in the city and tends to have more spiritual options as opposed to mostly physical practices though they have some of those to choose from too.
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Okra
1912 Commonwealth Ave
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Good place for a yoga class. Okra is an established studio in the city and tends to have more spiritual options as opposed to mostly physical practices though they have some of those to choose from too.
Lot of people would say this is a must visit at some point for anyone spending time in Charlotte. LOTS to do in the outdoor activity realm, even in winter.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
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Lot of people would say this is a must visit at some point for anyone spending time in Charlotte. LOTS to do in the outdoor activity realm, even in winter.
Consummate Charlotte area hike. It is relatively close and a standby for many. You are likely to find the trails well traveled so if you want a secluded hike, this is not likely the one for you on most days (it can happen sometimes but don't count on it). It DOES have a great view of the city over an expanse of treetops to reward you though and can offer a solid bit of cardio if you want it to.
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Государственный парк Crowders Mountain
522 Park Office Ln
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Consummate Charlotte area hike. It is relatively close and a standby for many. You are likely to find the trails well traveled so if you want a secluded hike, this is not likely the one for you on most days (it can happen sometimes but don't count on it). It DOES have a great view of the city over an expanse of treetops to reward you though and can offer a solid bit of cardio if you want it to.
Fine Art museum in uptown.
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Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St
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Fine Art museum in uptown.
Beautiful park to walk in, have a picnic, play some games or just sit by the water.
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Парк Свободы
1908 East Blvd
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Beautiful park to walk in, have a picnic, play some games or just sit by the water.
I don't know a lot about this other than people who love NASCAR are bound to enjoy it!
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Зал славы НАСКАР
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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I don't know a lot about this other than people who love NASCAR are bound to enjoy it!
This venue it very close to the house. They host a wide array of events throughout the year. If you have tickets to anything at the Coliseum and that is what is bringing you to Charlotte, this is a very handy location for you.
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Bojangles' Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd
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This venue it very close to the house. They host a wide array of events throughout the year. If you have tickets to anything at the Coliseum and that is what is bringing you to Charlotte, this is a very handy location for you.

Eat

Restaurants, coffee shops- generally things to fill your belly.
Local almost dive bar feeling community hangout/food/beer/sometimes live music spot. You can also check out their locations in Plaza Midwood or South End if you are there.
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Common Market Oakwold
4420-A Monroe Rd
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Local almost dive bar feeling community hangout/food/beer/sometimes live music spot. You can also check out their locations in Plaza Midwood or South End if you are there.
Delicious bahn-mi, totally uncomplicated and not a place to really dine in but a good sandwich and excellent fries if you're into that.
Crispy Banh Mi
5100 South Blvd
Delicious bahn-mi, totally uncomplicated and not a place to really dine in but a good sandwich and excellent fries if you're into that.
Highly recommend if you are in Plaza Midwood. Local owners and great spot.
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Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth Ave
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Highly recommend if you are in Plaza Midwood. Local owners and great spot.
Close by and delicious coffee and treats, they also have a roastery.
Night Swim Coffee
1620 Oakhurst Commons Drive
Close by and delicious coffee and treats, they also have a roastery.
Healthy, vegan, vegetarian and raw food.
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Living Kitchen
2000 South Blvd
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Healthy, vegan, vegetarian and raw food.
Delicious vegan food and desserts.
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Oh My Soul
3046 N Davidson St
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Delicious vegan food and desserts.
They are open until they run out usually. Made to order and passed through a window...that's fun.
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Reigning Doughnuts
3120 N Davidson St
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They are open until they run out usually. Made to order and passed through a window...that's fun.
There is almost always a line at Jenny's, no matter which one you go to. They are also in some of the grocery stores in the area as well.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1920 Camden Rd
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There is almost always a line at Jenny's, no matter which one you go to. They are also in some of the grocery stores in the area as well.
Open late, cool vibe, good food.
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Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central Ave
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Open late, cool vibe, good food.

Drink & Be Merry

Charlotte has a well established local brewery scene. These are the ones that have gotten the best reviews from friends and local favorite contests as well as some notable bars of various repute.
One of the favorite local breweries
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Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon St
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One of the favorite local breweries
they also have good kombucha :)
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Lenny Boy
3000 S Tryon St
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they also have good kombucha :)
beer and events for the win
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Пивоварня Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central Ave
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beer and events for the win
Fun place to chill and enjoy a local beer
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Пивоваренная компания Birdsong Brewing Company
1016 N Davidson St
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Fun place to chill and enjoy a local beer
Another local fave
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Free Range Brewing
2320 N Davidson St
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Another local fave
The people love Heist.
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Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson St
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The people love Heist.
Very cool dive bar on a plot of land the owners refused to sell so it's surrounded by a housing development. Fun fact, Mick Jagger was recently hanging out there after a show...so there's that to lend to the dive bar credit I suppose.
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Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central Ave
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Very cool dive bar on a plot of land the owners refused to sell so it's surrounded by a housing development. Fun fact, Mick Jagger was recently hanging out there after a show...so there's that to lend to the dive bar credit I suppose.