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Charlotte, NC-- things to do and eat
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Emily Ogletree
Charlotte is great for families. Not great for foodies. Not a lot to do.
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Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
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Outdoor Activities

charlotte is very green, park friendly

 
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white water rafting/ climbing/ concerts
Whitewater Center
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huge park-- playground, duck pond, beach volleyball, baseball fields
Freedom Park
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playground looks like a castle
Park Road Park
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nice outdoor area behind the ballantyne hotel
Stream Park
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go boating or go for a swim, cleaner than lake norman
Lake Wylie
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great farm play for kids-- sunflowers, strawberries and pumpkins
Wise Acres Organic Farm
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great place for strawberry picking, farm is huge with big slide for kids and great funnel cakes too
Hall Family Farm
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Restaurants

your first experience will be great, can't guarantee the rest

 
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best NY slice I've found
Zepeddie's Pizzeria- NY Style Pizza in Charlotte's Lower South End
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drive in vibes
South 21 Drive In | Serving Charlotte, North Carolina
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best for celebrations
131 MAIN Restaurant in Blakeney, NC | Steak & Seafood
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best italian
Little Mama's
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best authentic mexican
Tacos El Regio NC
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best churros rellenos
El Churro del 8
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all you can eat
Chima Steakhouse
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try the Ogden, thank me later
Surefire Market
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great tacos, chips/ queso, elote, and churro bites!
Que Fresa Taqueria + Bar
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great pina colada, amazing brunch
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
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Other Food & Drinks

best martinis etc

 
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best pineapple martini
Steakhouse & Fine Dining in Charlotte, NC
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food hall, lots of options
Optimist Hall
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grab a drink and stroll the gardens, lit up at night
Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden
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always a line, get a flight!
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
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get the nutella pie
Mama Ricotta's
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Arts & Entertainment

lots of indoor and outdoor options

 
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indoor climbing
Inner Peaks
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glow in the dark indoor mini golf
Indoor Mini Golf, Bowling, Arcade, Laser Maze & More In Charlotte, NC
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huge science museum uptown
Discovery Place
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best for toddlers
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
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golf party
Golf, Party Venue, Sports Bar & Restaurant | Topgolf Charlotte
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amazing if you love espresso martinis and jazz
Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails
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best massage and facial
The Spa At Ballantyne, Charlotte
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best budget massage
Zen Massage & Chiropractic
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Local Favorites

 
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luxury shopping
SouthPark
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fashion deals
A Shopping Center In Charlotte, NC - A Simon Property
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local celebs
NASCAR Hall of Fame
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shopping, restaurants and outdoor area
Camp North End
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minor league bball with a view of the city
Charlotte Knights | MiLB.com
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watch the hornets opponents win
Spectrum Center
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watch the panthers opponents win
Bank of America Stadium
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summer farmers market of choice, where we get our christmas tree each year!
Simpson's Produce | Charlotte NC
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love this new park/ playground, watch the planes land and take off
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook
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