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Coffee
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Other Fun Things
Coffee
Charlotte has some great options for coffee in/around the city. Here are a few of my favorites that Iāve tried.
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I have never had a bad coffee from Wake! They also offer more than just coffee with cocktails and charcuterie. Not to mention their coworking spaces!
Wake Coffee Co.
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Not Just Coffee has a few locations around the city, all of them are great. They make their own syrups too, I believe!
Not Just Coffee
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Sweet little spot to grab coffee, beer or wine. They also have a different food truck out front nearly every day for lunch/dinner!
Main Street Social
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Super cute shop, unique cups (can be kept fresh in fridge for a few days if unopened). They also have BUCKETS that you can get your drink in!
The Traveling Sip | Dallas NC
Restaurants
Charlotteās restaurant scene is popping! Hereās a few that have stood out to me.
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Iāve only ate here once but I still dream about the food! I recommend the vodka sauce
Mama Ricotta's
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2 scoops creamery makes their own ice cream so they always have new flavors on rotation- along with some classics! They have a few locations throughout the city.
Thereās lots of shopping to do around the city, allow me to suggest some of my favorites!
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If youāre in the Mount Holly area this is a great shop to stop by and support. Along with their clothing they also have many items from smaller, local, vendors. Great place to find a gift or just treat yourself! They also have permanent jewelry at a ...
Catalyst Mercantile
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Instead of buying your books from Amazon or B&N, support local!
Cleary's Bookstore
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Another great shop that has lots of local vendors & artisans available in store - they also have a coffee shop inside too!
Crown & Honey, LLC
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A great antique mall in Belmont NC. Tons to look at and you never know what youāll find!
Antique mall Catawba River Antique Mall Belmont
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Huge antique mall in CLT. I have yet to go but I have heard great things and it is definitely on my bucket list!
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
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SDM hosts tons of events around NC, they always have the best vendors to shop with too. Extra bonus- they usually have a super cute backdrop for pictures!
Sunny Day Markets | Discover & Join Local Events Today
Other Fun Things
The Queen City has so much to offer, hereās some other fun recommendations!
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We had a great day at the science museum, even my son at only 7 months old had a good time!
Discovery Place Science
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Another great place to take the kids, however I would say that I probably will not be back until my son is able to walk around and explore more. They do have a section for kiddos under 2 but thereās tons to explore here and I know heāll love it once ...
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
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Charlotte is a growing city so thereās always stuff to do!
Top Attractions and Activities | Things to Do Charlotte
