Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Best Mexican food in Charlotte, especially if you're looking for a fresh squeezed margarita. This place, however, is a small establishment.
22 locals recommend
Three Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina
2917 Central AveBest Mexican food in Charlotte, especially if you're looking for a fresh squeezed margarita. This place, however, is a small establishment.
I'd rank them in the top 5 burger joints in Charlotte. Their tator tot sauce is amazing.
63 locals recommend
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East BlvdI'd rank them in the top 5 burger joints in Charlotte. Their tator tot sauce is amazing.
Only open M-F 7am-3pm and only take cash, but amazing burgers.
17 locals recommend
Brooks' Sandwich House
2710 N Brevard StOnly open M-F 7am-3pm and only take cash, but amazing burgers.
Hole in the wall southern fried chicken, as well as burgers and dogs. No inside seating.
Mr Charles Chicken & Fish
3100 Statesville AveHole in the wall southern fried chicken, as well as burgers and dogs. No inside seating.
You will fall in love with this place. I prefer the one in NoDa over Uptown (NoDa was the original).
202 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StYou will fall in love with this place. I prefer the one in NoDa over Uptown (NoDa was the original).
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StLeah & Louise
301 Camp RdParks & Nature
Wonderful park for a walk. Close to the city and historic Dilworth Neighborhood.
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East BlvdWonderful park for a walk. Close to the city and historic Dilworth Neighborhood.
Park in the center of the city. There is usually something going on.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StPark in the center of the city. There is usually something going on.
I'd call this a Moderate hike; great views.
63 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4611 Linwood RdI'd call this a Moderate hike; great views.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like to drink and play games, this is the place. Not to mention a 10 minute walk from our house.
35 locals recommend
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
920 Hamilton StIf you like to drink and play games, this is the place. Not to mention a 10 minute walk from our house.
The iconic Thirsty Beaver! One of the few that didn't give into development. This place is a hole in the wall - a great time and live music!
33 locals recommend
Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveThe iconic Thirsty Beaver! One of the few that didn't give into development. This place is a hole in the wall - a great time and live music!
J & J Tavern
12025 University City BlvdAnother hole in the wall beer joint.
If you want to drink and play music Blue Blaze has instruments you can play.
42 locals recommend
Blue Blaze Brewing
528 S Turner AveIf you want to drink and play music Blue Blaze has instruments you can play.
One of the best views in Charlotte. Recommend only to go for cocktails.
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StOne of the best views in Charlotte. Recommend only to go for cocktails.
Saeed's Bar and Grill
20832 Catawba AveIf you LOVE karaoke this is the place for you.
Palmer St Arcade Bar
412 W Palmer StDrinks, Pinball, Arcade.... Arcade games are FREE
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
401 N Tryon StThis is our favorite brewery. Atmosphere is great, view of city is wonderful, beer is amazing.
7 locals recommend
Petty Thieves Brewing Co
413 Dalton AvenueThis is our favorite brewery. Atmosphere is great, view of city is wonderful, beer is amazing.
4 breweries in 1 location. They have beer, cocktails, and food!
20 locals recommend
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey Rd4 breweries in 1 location. They have beer, cocktails, and food!
Entertainment & Activities
This place has a lot going on. You can do multiple activities including mountain bike, rock climb, zip line, kayak, raft, hike. They also have multiple bars so you can drink and just watch and relax. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they have free concerts (great venue). Parking is $6/car.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyThis place has a lot going on. You can do multiple activities including mountain bike, rock climb, zip line, kayak, raft, hike. They also have multiple bars so you can drink and just watch and relax. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they have free concerts (great venue). Parking is $6/car.
Minor league baseball on the cheap, tickets around $20. Great view of the city as well!
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StMinor league baseball on the cheap, tickets around $20. Great view of the city as well!
Shopping
This place is full of random stuff, but you always find tons you want to take home. It's worth checking out.
23 locals recommend
Paper Skyscaper
330 East BlvdThis place is full of random stuff, but you always find tons you want to take home. It's worth checking out.
Sightseeing
This is a tour bus that take you around Charlotte in a comedic fashion. They also let you bring your own alcohol!
15 locals recommend
Funny Bus
301 E 7th StThis is a tour bus that take you around Charlotte in a comedic fashion. They also let you bring your own alcohol!