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Charlotte and Surrounding.. plan some fun!!
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items There is SO much to do in Charlotte! We have the beach and mountains both about 2 hours away! Best of both worlds, with a booming city in between!! Plan a date night, or spend time with your kids!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Here are my favorite places for families and those with or without kids!
Such a great outdoor space! Huge park with lots of amenities. Great for kids and adults
Freedom Park
Obsessed with this park! Huge park with lots to do. Has a merry go round, train, and splash pad! Tons of fun in the summer but also during Christmas is a blast! They offer so much year round
Village Park
Great place for families! Love the annual Fourth of July events here! Splash park for kids during summer time, has an outdoor amphitheater! And the playground is so great! It’s huge with lots for all ages
Harrisburg Park
A little outside of Myrtle Beach. A little more calm, yet still offers tourist attractions. Great for families with little kids who like crowds, but also space
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The beaches in Charleston are so great! It’s a historic town which features so many fun activities. Great place for many events
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Love this park specifically because they have a small and large dog section. The dogs are separated by a fence, and each side has a weight limit. Lots of things to climb for your pets. Also features a walking trail around the park itself.
Weddington Road Bark Park
Such great produce! Such a fun outing! Do this weekly and you will still be amazed as new things come!
Matthews Community Farmers' Market
So many great hikes! Lots of trails for just walking/hiking/biking! Part of the AT runs thru. Great waterfalls, tons of scenic over looks! Simply obsessed. Make a trip during the fall to see some gorgeous views with foliage!
Blue Ridge Parkway
There are so many overlooks! Make a day trip to enjoy it fully. Bring snacks and water and take a short hike to some amazing views!
Blue Ridge Parkway
Obsessed with this area! If you happen to be looking for a wedding location, I love this location! So pretty! A little tough of a hike so plan accordingly
Black Balsam Knob on the Art Loeb Trail
We took engagement photos here and I can’t recommend enough! The views up top are gorgeous! The road to the top is a little scary, but once you are up to the top it’s so worth it!
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Restaurants
You will never run out of places to eat! Here are some favorites in all sorts of genres!
Great steakhouse! Price is on the higher end, so this would typically be for nicer, more formal diners
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Simply amazing! There is nothing bad I could say about this place. We go often-especially for big fun dinners
Little Mama’s Italian
If you have t tried yet, definitely go! It’s amazing. So fresh. So colorful, and the flavor is simply something I crave often!
YAFO Kitchen
Love this bakery! They have a couple of locations I believe! Such a great find! Perfect coffee and pastry hang out!
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
Other Food & Drinks
Coffee and fun beverages! Yes please! This will help anyone get thru the days
The way they can make a mean espresso! I crave it daily! And when you walk in WOW. The amount of pastries they have is insane! Make sure you sign up for their app for free things!
Tous les Jours
Delicious beer! Such a fun place to hang out! They do events often! Plan a trip!
Sycamore Brewing
Huge space! Lots of events are held here! Love food truck fridays! Huge outdoor space, but also offers indoor space for hot days!
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Arts & Entertainment
Let the fun begin! There is so much to do! Here are some of my favorite simple ones
Home to the Carolina panthers. Also the Charlotte soccer team! Lots of concerts are held here also! Great venue with open dome!
Bank of America Stadium
Drive thru safari! Grab a feed cup and enjoy the animals! They come right up to your car!
Lazy 5 Ranch
Highly recommend. This is less a zoo, and more an animal rescue. Lots of these animals have been saved from neglectful situations. Non profit. Feed cups available
Tiger World
Local Favorites
Classes I love to take, and recommend to others! Fitness fun!
I can’t say enough good things about this place! Obsessed with all the classes and times they have available. The hot yoga is unlike ANYTHING ive ever done before. The double shot class features rap and is super upbeat and fun! 10/10
Y2 Yoga