Guidebook for Charlotte

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Guidebook for Charlotte

Drinks & Nightlife

The heart and soul of South End. Great atmosphere, super patio and live music all at convenience store prices. Great for people watching.
34 locals recommend
Common Market SouthEnd
235 W Tremont Ave
34 locals recommend
The heart and soul of South End. Great atmosphere, super patio and live music all at convenience store prices. Great for people watching.
Walk to this hidden gem in South End that offers a great selection of wines and tastings.
8 locals recommend
Vin Master
2000 South Blvd
8 locals recommend
Walk to this hidden gem in South End that offers a great selection of wines and tastings.
Great atmosphere with inexpensive food and a great selection of beers. Sit on the patio and watch the train go by.
Jillian's
200 E Bland St
Great atmosphere with inexpensive food and a great selection of beers. Sit on the patio and watch the train go by.
Unbelievable selection of local, domestic and international beers on tap. Live music almost every night. Bring your own food!
Circle at South End Apartments
222 E Bland St
Unbelievable selection of local, domestic and international beers on tap. Live music almost every night. Bring your own food!
Famous South End bar, known for its love of all things Buffalo (wings, Sabres, Bills, etc.)
14 locals recommend
Tavern On the Tracks
1411 S Tryon St
14 locals recommend
Famous South End bar, known for its love of all things Buffalo (wings, Sabres, Bills, etc.)

Food Scene

Great vegetarian fare next to one of Charlotte's top farmers markets.
48 locals recommend
Living Kitchen
2000 South Blvd
48 locals recommend
Great vegetarian fare next to one of Charlotte's top farmers markets.
Experience the most famous fried chicken in Charlotte. There's a reason the line is ALWAYS out the door.
41 locals recommend
Price's Chicken Coop
1614 Camden Rd
41 locals recommend
Experience the most famous fried chicken in Charlotte. There's a reason the line is ALWAYS out the door.
This old fashioned soda fountain provides great desserts. Try the brown cow!
14 locals recommend
Pike's Old Fashioned Soda Shop
1930 Camden Rd
14 locals recommend
This old fashioned soda fountain provides great desserts. Try the brown cow!
Great local food including "Charlotte's Best Burger." Incredible selection of craft beers.
60 locals recommend
The Liberty
1812 South Blvd
60 locals recommend
Great local food including "Charlotte's Best Burger." Incredible selection of craft beers.
THE place to go for brunch. Eclectic design and great food.
Pewter Rose Bistro
1820 South Blvd
THE place to go for brunch. Eclectic design and great food.
Stop here on your way back from Uptown for 24-hour breakfast!
55 locals recommend
Midnight Diner
420 E Carson Blvd
55 locals recommend
Stop here on your way back from Uptown for 24-hour breakfast!
Another great BBQ place in trendy Plaza Midwood.
179 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave
179 locals recommend
Another great BBQ place in trendy Plaza Midwood.
Perennial winner of Charlotte's best pizza pie.
27 locals recommend
Fuel Pizza
1501 Central Ave
27 locals recommend
Perennial winner of Charlotte's best pizza pie.
Great if you're looking for something a little more upscale. Sometimes you'll catch Emeril himself behind the stove.
e2 emeril's eatery
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts
Great if you're looking for something a little more upscale. Sometimes you'll catch Emeril himself behind the stove.
If you're looking for a special dining experience then this is it! Located on the 27th floor, enjoy amazing Uptown Charlotte views along with great food and service. $$$$
10 locals recommend
Bentley's Restaurant
4620 Piedmont Row Drive
10 locals recommend
If you're looking for a special dining experience then this is it! Located on the 27th floor, enjoy amazing Uptown Charlotte views along with great food and service. $$$$
The best dim sum spot in Charlotte. They bring out the cart on Sundays.
8 locals recommend
Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant
8 locals recommend
The best dim sum spot in Charlotte. They bring out the cart on Sundays.
The best Mexican and TexMex you'll find. Located in Charlotte's trendy Dilworth neighborhood.
19 locals recommend
Cantina 1511
7708 Rea Rd
19 locals recommend
The best Mexican and TexMex you'll find. Located in Charlotte's trendy Dilworth neighborhood.
Get your Starbucks here.
83 locals recommend
Starbucks
1401 East Blvd
83 locals recommend
Get your Starbucks here.
Get a maple donut and their famous coffee. Just a mile or so away.
22 locals recommend
Dunkin'
231 N Graham St
22 locals recommend
Get a maple donut and their famous coffee. Just a mile or so away.
Arguably the best BBQ in Charlotte. Famous for it's food, beers and bikers.
78 locals recommend
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South Blvd
78 locals recommend
Arguably the best BBQ in Charlotte. Famous for it's food, beers and bikers.
Half sushi restaurant, half dance club. A great start to a Friday or Saturday night.
33 locals recommend
Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
325 Arlington Ave
33 locals recommend
Half sushi restaurant, half dance club. A great start to a Friday or Saturday night.
We eat here at least once per week. Good sushi and fun atmosphere at cheap prices.
Run For Your Life
901 S Kings Dr
We eat here at least once per week. Good sushi and fun atmosphere at cheap prices.

Shopping

Load up on your spices before grilling out on the back patio.
Savory Spice Shop
2000 South Blvd
Load up on your spices before grilling out on the back patio.
In case you need supplies. Not in the best part of town.
23 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3240 Wilkinson Blvd
23 locals recommend
In case you need supplies. Not in the best part of town.

Arts & Culture

Live music every night on weekends.
10 locals recommend
Amos' Southend
1423 S Tryon St
10 locals recommend
Live music every night on weekends.
The Uptown location spreads over five floors and houses collections of glass, ceramics, wood and other material from the Mint Museum of Craft + Design.
293 locals recommend
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St
293 locals recommend
The Uptown location spreads over five floors and houses collections of glass, ceramics, wood and other material from the Mint Museum of Craft + Design.
Watch Cam Newton do his thing! Just a 15 minute walk from the house.
Mint St @ Bank of America Stadium
Watch Cam Newton do his thing! Just a 15 minute walk from the house.
Charlotte's Uptown movie theater.
42 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill (Epicentre)
210 E Trade St
42 locals recommend
Charlotte's Uptown movie theater.
Great for kids! Enjoy the ever-changing exhibits, IMAX and many fun hands-on experiences.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St
296 locals recommend
Great for kids! Enjoy the ever-changing exhibits, IMAX and many fun hands-on experiences.

Sightseeing

The highly-rated, interactive NASCAR experience. Racing fans can't miss it!
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd
409 locals recommend
The highly-rated, interactive NASCAR experience. Racing fans can't miss it!

Essentials

The closest grocery store to the house.
176 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity Rd
176 locals recommend
The closest grocery store to the house.
South End's farmers market with a lively mix of retailers and a high quality farm produce. From fresh meats and vegetables to unique art and jewelry. Open Tuesday 3 pm - 7 pm and Saturday 9 am - 2 pm.
36 locals recommend
Atherton Mill and Market
2000-2140 South Blvd
36 locals recommend
South End's farmers market with a lively mix of retailers and a high quality farm produce. From fresh meats and vegetables to unique art and jewelry. Open Tuesday 3 pm - 7 pm and Saturday 9 am - 2 pm.
Organic, natural groceries.
14 locals recommend
Healthy Home Market
1330 Central Ave
14 locals recommend
Organic, natural groceries.

Everything Else

One of two light rail stations near the house. Get off here if you want to visit a few bars or restaurants on your way home.
7 locals recommend
Bland station
7 locals recommend
One of two light rail stations near the house. Get off here if you want to visit a few bars or restaurants on your way home.
This light rail station is about a 10 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
East/West Station
6 locals recommend
This light rail station is about a 10 minute walk.