Charlotte, NC Guidebook

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Charlotte, NC Guidebook

Food scene

Completely authentic replica of a German Brewery. They often have live music and games outside. During the holidays they offer an outdoor Christmas market.
165 locals recommend
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Rd
165 locals recommend
Completely authentic replica of a German Brewery. They often have live music and games outside. During the holidays they offer an outdoor Christmas market.
Quirky French Bakery with delicious desserts, coffee, and lunch options Try the Salted Caramel Brownie!
20 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Café | Park Road
4321 Park Rd
20 locals recommend
Quirky French Bakery with delicious desserts, coffee, and lunch options Try the Salted Caramel Brownie!
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Charlotte, this tapas and cocktail style restaurant has incredible dining and drinking options. Try the seasonal cocktails and the pork belly/watermelon cocktails The wait time is usually long so download the No Wait App
159 locals recommend
Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central Ave
159 locals recommend
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Charlotte, this tapas and cocktail style restaurant has incredible dining and drinking options. Try the seasonal cocktails and the pork belly/watermelon cocktails The wait time is usually long so download the No Wait App
6 locals recommend
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
10620 Providence Rd
6 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
The Summit Room
1531 East Blvd
8 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
7804 Rea Rd
7 locals recommend
63 locals recommend
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East Blvd
63 locals recommend
So many restaurants, retail, and things to do! Enjoy the movie theater, local favorites like Suarez Bakery, Not Your Mom's Donuts, or my personal favorite Amelies!
32 locals recommend
Park Road Shopping Center
4101 Park Rd
32 locals recommend
So many restaurants, retail, and things to do! Enjoy the movie theater, local favorites like Suarez Bakery, Not Your Mom's Donuts, or my personal favorite Amelies!
Delicious BBQ! Get the brisket!
179 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave
179 locals recommend
Delicious BBQ! Get the brisket!

Sightseeing

Great park to explore. Dogs, children and families are welcome!
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East Blvd
338 locals recommend
Great park to explore. Dogs, children and families are welcome!
Great stadium to watch NFL and seasonal soccer games
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
375 locals recommend
Great stadium to watch NFL and seasonal soccer games
This is for those that enjoy the outdoors/adventure seeking! Make sure to try the zip line or white water rafting
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
405 locals recommend
This is for those that enjoy the outdoors/adventure seeking! Make sure to try the zip line or white water rafting
23 locals recommend
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
2220 Thrift Rd
23 locals recommend
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd
484 locals recommend

Brewery

Large brewery that serves cocktails, wine, and assorted brews by Southern Tier Brewing Co and Victory Brewing Co with ample food options
7 locals recommend
Southern Tier Brewing Company at 4001 Yancey
4001 Yancey Rd
7 locals recommend
Large brewery that serves cocktails, wine, and assorted brews by Southern Tier Brewing Co and Victory Brewing Co with ample food options
31 locals recommend
Town Brewing Co
800 Grandin Rd
31 locals recommend
For those who do not want beer, GoodRoad has great wine/beer/and cider options
Good Road Ciderworks
117 Southside Dr
For those who do not want beer, GoodRoad has great wine/beer/and cider options

Traveler advice

Getting around

The light rail or Lynx travels through uptown and down south

You can download the CATS PASS app for train station times and to purchase tickets through your phone The lynx travels through uptown and all the way up to the University area. It comes down south to 485/Pineville