charlotte is a pretty big city and can get over whelming trying to explore it all. I moved to charlotte a few months ago and have had a while to try what this great city has to offer
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food and drink
indoor activities
outdoor recreation
hikes
food and drink
from food trucks to upscale restaurants this section has all my favorite places to go to eat
everything that is recommended on the menu here is phenomenal
Hawkers Asian Street Food
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this place is like a food court, all locally owned and most used to be food trucks. I love getting the dumplings at the dumpling lady
Optimist Hall
this place has amazing coffee and great vibes
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
this food truck has really good nashville hot chicken, the closest I've seen to getting it in nashville
Poppycox Nashville Hot Chicken
great beer and great food. i always get the wings
Wooden Robot Brewery
get the spicy pork ramen and chicken karaage
Silverlake Ramen: Home
everyone raves about this place, they have some amazing bbq
Midwood Smokehouse: Homepage
the wings and brisket are so good here, i get the side of mac and cheese which is bomb
Macs Speed Shop
this place is upscale and i highly recommend the duck
The Fig Tree Restaurant
centered around fondue this place is a great dining experience
The Melting Pot
oh my soul is a completely vegan restaurant! you dont come across too many of these and it is very good
Oh My Soul
this place in plaza midwood was very good, all the featured items were so delicious I also got the barria tacos which were super good
Home | Que Onda Tacos + Tequila
I love trying food trucks and this one did not disappoint. hands down the best birria tacos i have ever had and they have birria ramen!
Birria WAY Food Truck | Charlotte NC
indoor activities
i also wanted to include some indoor recreation to this list
the plant house is really cool, you can make terrariums and moss walls
PlantHouse Charlotte, NC | DIY Workshops & House Plant Store
this is an interactive science museum for kids that includes an aquarium and theater
Discovery Place Science
super cool museum that adults and kids can enjoy
Museum of Illusions - Charlotte
this place is perfect for a date night or do with your friends. they have discounts if you order ahead on the app on certain days
Golf, Party Venue, Sports Bar & Restaurant | Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest
amazing art museum and has live performances
Mint Museum | Charlotte, NC
outdoor recreation
from amusement rides to whitewater rafting. super fun things to do outdoors
this place has white water rafting, ziplining, rope courses, restaurants, trail riding and more
U.S. National Whitewater Center
has the worlds tallest and fasters gigacoasters if you are a thrill seeker
Carowinds
play grounds, trails, disc golf, tennis
Freedom Park
this place has something for all seasons. i love going in the spring for strawberry picking
Carrigan Farms | Charlottes Got A Lot
hikes
if you love being in nature and getting exercise then these hikes are great
lots of trails to go on here plus a baseball park and disc golf
Reedy Creek Nature Center - Park and Recreation
i love all the trails here and most of them go to a lake
Best 10 Hikes and Trails in Latta Nature Preserve
ribbonwalk has a few short hikes if you dont want to go on a super long one
