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Things to do!
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items Living in the Queen City, there's plenty to do for all walks of life! "Charlotte's got a lot!"
Sections
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
For the littles
Outdoor Activities
Looking for an absolutely sure fire way to get your kid outside and having fun all day long? Harrisburg Park not only has an amazing playground with slides, swings, climbing ropes and toys to spark imagination, but it also has a SPLASH PAD with a pop...
Harrisburg Park & Splash Pad!
Another favoite park and playground. The Nature Center is a kid's dream play space. There are turtles and snakes
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Another great park to check out! They have a train that runs through the grounds, a super cute splash pad, playgrounds for all ages, and a carousel! During the winter months, expect a beautiful tree lighting ceremony to PACK out the parking lots and ...
Village Park - Kannapolis
If you love baseball, the Cannonballers games are excellent! There's even a splash pad and playground off to the side for kids to take a break from the game and cool off. There's snack bar, VIP area, and plenty to enjoy to drink!
Atrium Health Ballpark
When I need a good exercise class or something to do with my little one, I just love the Y as a go-to. They offer daycare when you need a work out. They have swim lessons, dance classes, weight lifting, all the good stuff for your body.
Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA
I have a huge soft spot in my heart for natural grocery stores. After Healthy Home Market closed, Earthfare was the next step (without having to pay huge prices at Whole Foods). They have weekly deals, all my favorite herbal teas like kukicha, they h...
Earthfare
Restaurants
My favorite from here is the Miso Ginger Ramen soup bowl with no pork, and it is delicious. Great sushi, great people, very cozy atmosphere!
E NOODLE & CO ASIAN BISTRO, Concord
Another all time favorite when you're in the city!
RU-SAN'S SUSHI AND SEAFOOD, Charlotte
Delicious, totally perfect for date nights!
YAMAZARU Sushi, Charlotte
Flower Child is always a special occasion in my book. Really great menu, really great quality, and you can take 'Gram worthy pictures with their unique decor!
Flower Child, Charlotte
Other Food & Drinks
Canal coffee is my new favorite since I've cut out Starbucks completely. Their matcha lattes, donut holes, sandwiches, all of it is amazing and better quality. The baristas are so friendly and they have a great kid's menu like smoothies in a cute lit...
Canal Coffee Co.
Great drink menu, great sandwich menu, and great baked goods and cakes and sweets! I love supporting Sunflour!
Bakery in Harrisburg, NC - Coffee & Treats // Sunflour Baking Company
Personally not a fan of store bought fish pretty much anywhere. Rock Stone is our family friend and a wonderful fisherman. They always have salmon and shrimp on hand when we need it and it's FRESH, not farmed!! They get it right off the boat! Definit...
Stone Seafood - China Grove, NC
L&L was a huge hit in my hometown Simi Valley, CA. When I moved to NC, I found out a few years ago they put an L&L in Concord, and I was actually dancing. I love their macaroni salad when I want something that feels indulgent, and they offer ...
Concord | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Arts & Entertainment
If you have littles, you definitely have to check out Discovery Place and watch their imaginations come alive!
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
For the littles
This is a great place for littles.
The Little Village Playroom
If you don't know what to do with the kiddos and they are acting wild, you have to let them run around the Fun Factory. There's a toddler section, so many slides, trampolines and lots more to enjoy!
The Fun Factory
If you don't mind getting a little dirty, Patterson farms offers a fun filled day for the whole family and you get to take home all the sweet strawberries to your heart's content! Delicious!
Patterson Farm - Pick your own strawberries!
If you're looking for an amazing pumpkin patch, family owned Hodges farm is a must try! They offer a cute coffee camper, games for the kids, lots of pumpkins to choose, and a petting zoo! They are really amazing people and I love supporting their far...
Hodges Family Farm