Located in the Hilton Charlotte Center City, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. The Tuna Crisp is by far a fan favorite! Also check out the bar's list of NC & CLT craft beers.
Go for breakfast! Huge portions, low prices, delicious items. Once you have their Challah French toast all other French toast will be ruined for you. And don't miss the dessert case, it's heavenly.
Parking is minimal, ride the light rail to the East/West Station. Lines get long on the weekends, get there before 10 to beat the "stayed out late" crowd.
Don't let a large crowd waiting outside deter you. The waiting area inside is small and the line moves pretty quickly.
A great breakfast & lunch spot in Plaza Midwood. Sitting outside provides a great opportunity to people watch. The Bunny Rancheros is the most popular menu item for good reason!
An specialty store with a deli counter and seating, Earl's is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or to stock up on unique snacks. Check out their daily specials board for some great options.
Eat at the bar to beat the wait (only 4-5 seats). If Beth is bartending, talk to her. She is an incredibly friendly and outgoing person and provides great service!
Mac's makes different styles of bbq and it is all delicious! Order a combo platter to try it all.
Great wings and surprisingly good pizza. Parking is difficult, don't drive if you can avoid it.
Escape the trendiness of South End at this low key Irish pub. It's an easy walk from the East/West Blvd light rail station
Work up your appetite in a paddle boat on the lake before you eat. Order the chicken nachos and ask for a table outside. It's an easy walk from the JW Clay Blvd light rail station
Don't let the strip mall location fool you, the food & drinks here are upscale, unique and delicious. Lots of vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu items.
Sugar Creek has a great selection of Belgian style beers. Their beers are perfect for lovers of non-hoppy craft beers. 5 minute walk from Scaleybark light rail station
If you find a spot outside, you will forget you are in Charlotte and think you have been transported to a German biergarten; 5 minute walk from Scaleybark light rail station
Good Morning Vietnam is easily one of Charlotte's most unique craft beers. It's an easy walk from the Bland Street light rail station.
Excellent location in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. You really can't go wrong here! Order a bag of chips and devour the malt vinegar aioli.
If you like vodka & grapefruit drinks, order the Sea Dog. Perfect refresher for Summer's heat & humidity. Also, if you go with a large group, you can order the entire menu!
A great place to watch a game, any game really. Beware of Steelers fans during football season
Great wine & beer choices in the back of the store; you can buy at the counter and drink there
Located in an old house in the middle of a neighborhood. Yes, it feels like you are walking into a stranger's living room. They fresh squeeze all citrus for their cocktails.
One of Charlotte's OG breweries. A great laid back vibe to go along with some great beers. Try the Doin' Thyme or Jalapeno Pale Ale.
One of Charlotte's most popular breweries. Home of the Hop, Drop & Roll IPA. Hop heads will love their beer selection.
A great patio in Montford and great daily drink specials. In true sports bar fashion, most of the menu is fried.
great neighborhood feeling place to pop into if you are in the Ballantyne area; good food, good drink selection and live music on a regular basis
Dilworth's neighborhood bar with music trivia on Wednesday nights. A large patio out back let's you enjoy Charlotte's mild weather.
Order a beer & a pretzel then head outside for a little sand volleyball action.
Check out their full menu for great breakfast & lunch items in addition to the delicious pastries. The Salted Caramel Brownie is incredibly delicious.
Check their Instagram account (@thedumplinglady) for their weekly schedule. They are usually out & about Wednesday-Saturday; be prepared to stand in line but don't worry, it's totally worth it!
A must stop for a group-something for everyone can be found at the market!
Prepare to spend the day here; taste ciders, eat donuts, listen to live music, pick apples.
Buy one ticket to visit three museums-Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum Uptown and Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture.
Several locations in the city-all equally delicious. Find $5 margaritas on Fridays; ride the trolley to the Hawthorne Ln location or the light rail to the NoDa location (36th Street stop)
One of the best patios in Charlotte. There are often mighty fierce games of ping pong happening back there. Look for the ring & hook game to get sucked into hours of entertainment.
Many swear that their wings are the best in town and I fully agree! A great selection of sauce flavors and the rest of the menu is pretty tasty too.
There's so much more to explore outside of the pass activities-yoga classes, hiking/biking trails, outdoor concerts.
Everybody needs to do it once! Visit www.richandbennett.com for more info.
Home of the Charlotte Knights (Triple A) and a great place to catch a game. Buy tickets on the 3rd base line for awesome views of the Charlotte skyline.
Pose for an iconic Charlotte photo in front of The Firebird. Purchase the Levine Center for the Arts pass to also visit The Mint & Gantt Center.
Free gallery access every Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Purchase the Levine Center for the Arts pass to also visit the Bechtler & Gantt Center.
Free tour at noon the 3rd Thursday of each month. Purchase the Levine Center for the Arts pass to also visit The Bechtler & The Mint.
Something fun to explore for all ages (even the big kids). Check out their adults only event, Science on the Rocks, the 3rd Friday of each month.
Truly something for kids of all ages, from babies to teens.
The ultimate dive bar, located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. The bar is surrounded by an upscale apartment complex. The owner refused to sell so the apartments were built around the bar.
The ultimate grilled cheese food truck. See their Instagram account (@papiquesotruck) for their weekly schedule.
2nd location in South Park (720 Governor Morrison Street); you can't go wrong with the Salted Oreo & they always have at least one non-dairy, vegan option on the menu
two other locations in the area (119 Landings Drive & 1616 Camden Road); large variety of unique & delicious flavors
mostly restaurants & specialty stores; easily accessible from the JW Clay light rail station
the line is long on the weekends but moves quickly; don't miss the other deli selections in the case
order the sliders to try 3 different chicken salad options; also a great place for breakfast
It's a mall like no other! Filled with designer brands and surrounded by great restaurants, a shopping trip to South Park is an all-day affair.
The home of Charlotte's most Instagram worthy dessert menu. From over the top milkshakes to decadent ice cream sandwiches, this stop can cure your sugar cravings.
A walk up window serving hot, fresh doughnuts in the heart of NoDa. You can never go wrong with cinnamon sugar but they have rotating daily flavors as well if you are more adventurous.
Great spot for breakfast or lunch in South End! Lots of unique choices to choose from. The avocado toast is too pretty to eat.
Don't forget your camera! Lots of great photo ops in this green space tucked into Uptown.
Like waking back in time! And open until 4 a.m. on Friday & Saturday to round out your night out in Plaza Midwood. A burger, fries, & a bottle of Cheerwine is my standard order.
Known for their Red Velvet Waffle but they serve up some tasty Benedict options as well. Second location in Ballantyne.
More than one location in the Charlotte area (Birkdale Village, Ballantyne & Park Road)-you can't go wrong with their menu choices; I usually stick to the Classic Carolina BBQ Plate with Coleslaw
The Swiss Cake Roll cupcake with knock your socks off! Check out their Instagram (@cupcrazed) for their daily flavors
the original Toast (now Famous Toastery) location; great breakfast menu and across from the Davidson College campus
from a grocery store & hardware store to a bakery & gelato shop, this strip mall has lots of unique stores to wander around in; spend an afternoon going door to door to see what you can find
gift shop, bookstore, card store? no one knows but they have lots of unique finds you didn't know you needed
mostly brand name stores (West Elm, Best Buy, Marshall's) but a few boutiques mixed in with restaurants, Target & Trader Joe's
cozy dinner spot in 4th Ward in a historic house; the menu has lots of variety, perfect spot for a low key but romantic date
good selection of fresh seafood including not fried items; good selection of non-seafood items as well; check out their cocktail list for something different
fine dining on the 27th floor of the Charlotte Plaza building; ask for a booth facing the windows for a great view of the city; order the Chateaubriand Bouquetiere for a special occassion
if the chili is available, order it and make sure to ask for extra cornbread; anything pecan crusted is a good choice
Great place to watch a game! They have a private room for large groups/parties. The wings (18 sauce choices) & beef on weck will make you think you are in Upstate NY.
Cozy, intimate spot in downtown Ft. Mill serving a full menu, beer & wine. Perfect for carryout or a quick meal.
$0.50 wings every day along with 18 sauce choices! If you aren't into wings, try the Beef on Weck or Meatloaf.
great selection of craft beers using locally sourced products; owned by two brothers who grew up in Ft. Mill
Reedy Creek Park/Nature Preserve has 10 miles of trails offering hikers and nature enthusiasts opportunities to explore a variety of terrains; enjoy scenic views of lakes, forests, fields, & streams
Tailgating for football, cheering for the basketball team, strolling around campus on a gorgeous day, buying some 49er's gear at the Spirit Store-there's always something to do on campus!
If you aren't lucky enough to live in a city with an IKEA, feel free to spend the day in ours!
lots of great national acts roll through this concert venue every year; the acoustics are great in the covered seats
amazing selection of all kinds of wines; grab a bottle to take with you or have them open it and enjoy with lunch or dinner at 7th Street Market
