Brian's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Most of the fun in Charlotte is outdoors.
Lots of outdoor activities. 50 miles of mountain biking trails, whitewater rafting/kayaking, zip lines, flat water kayaking, yoga, rock climbing or just hanging out.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyLots of outdoor activities. 50 miles of mountain biking trails, whitewater rafting/kayaking, zip lines, flat water kayaking, yoga, rock climbing or just hanging out.
Fun place to go with kids on a rainy day.
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Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StFun place to go with kids on a rainy day.
Bank Of America Stadium
Just a short walk from the house
Make a left from the house and it's ~100 feet or so at the end of the street. Park, greenway, brewery about 1 mile away. Tennis and basketball courts.
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Frazier Park
1201 W 4th Street ExtMake a left from the house and it's ~100 feet or so at the end of the street. Park, greenway, brewery about 1 mile away. Tennis and basketball courts.
Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East BlvdNice park, fun place to bike to from downtown
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StI-Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StKnights are AAA, so ticket prices are very reasonable. Take path to the right of Panthers practice field and it is a short walk.
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BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StKnights are AAA, so ticket prices are very reasonable. Take path to the right of Panthers practice field and it is a short walk.
11 miles away ; good place to rent a boat on Lake Wylie
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Lake Wylie Boat Rentals
1500 River Dr11 miles away ; good place to rent a boat on Lake Wylie
Water Dog Boat Rentals
15901 North Carolina 7319 miles North. Good place to rent a boat on Lake Norman
Hit golf balls ; heated in the winter ; fans in the summer. Outdoor bar on top floor.
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Topgolf
8024 Savoy Corporate DrHit golf balls ; heated in the winter ; fans in the summer. Outdoor bar on top floor.
Drive a real race car at Lowes Motor Speedway, just north of Charlotte
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NASCAR Racing Experience and Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive a real race car at Lowes Motor Speedway, just north of Charlotte
Practice your skydiving skills - indoors.
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iFLY Charlotte (Concord)
7840 Lyles Ln NWPractice your skydiving skills - indoors.
Skydive Carolina
1903 King Air DrIf you dare, fun place for a tandem skydive
Escape Tactic
130 Southside DrEscape Room
20 mins. from house, nice place to rent standup paddle boards, kayaks
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Riverside Paddle and Row
1500 River Dr20 mins. from house, nice place to rent standup paddle boards, kayaks
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdBest place to shop in Charlotte
Best hike near Charlotte; 45 minute drive, great views
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I-Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnBest hike near Charlotte; 45 minute drive, great views
Food scene
Clutch Kitchen & Pour House
601 S Cedar StClosest bar to house - 1.5 blocks
South End
Lots of restaurants and entertainment options
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StBest rooftop view in town.
Artsy part of town with some good restaurants. Several music venues right there. GPS 36th St and Davidson. You can take light rail to his area as well.
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NoDa
Artsy part of town with some good restaurants. Several music venues right there. GPS 36th St and Davidson. You can take light rail to his area as well.
Brewery with large outdoor area where they often have music/events. Several other fun places nearby.
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Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdBrewery with large outdoor area where they often have music/events. Several other fun places nearby.
Good breakfast/lunch restaurant next street over. Really good coffee. 2 minute walk.
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Community Matters Cafe
821 W 1st StGood breakfast/lunch restaurant next street over. Really good coffee. 2 minute walk.
There are two close grocery stores. This is the best by far.
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Whole Foods Market
400 E Stonewall StThere are two close grocery stores. This is the best by far.
Very tasty and reasonably priced Italian ; several bars/restaurants nearby which are all good. Make a reservation. South End.
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North Italia
1414 S Tryon StVery tasty and reasonably priced Italian ; several bars/restaurants nearby which are all good. Make a reservation. South End.
Very close to house. Take the path to the right of Panthers practice field to Graham Street, make a left.
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Graham St. Pub & Patio
400 S Graham StVery close to house. Take the path to the right of Panthers practice field to Graham Street, make a left.
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StLarge/new food hall - lots of good options
Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The PlazaScenic rooftop bar in Plaza Midwood area.
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveSmall brewery in Plaza Midwood area
Irish pub with rooftop area as well. Downtown/walkable
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Rí Rá Irish Pub
208 N Tryon StIrish pub with rooftop area as well. Downtown/walkable
Connollys on Fifth
115 E 5th StIrish food, tends to get crowded
Fun brewery, lively on weekends. South End. Younger crowd
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins StFun brewery, lively on weekends. South End. Younger crowd
Walk here via greenway from house ; 1 mile . Food trucks on weekend.
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Blue Blaze Brewing
528 S Turner AveWalk here via greenway from house ; 1 mile . Food trucks on weekend.
Walkable. Good sandwiches & vegetarian options and nice outdoor atmosphere
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Town Brewing Co
800 Grandin RdWalkable. Good sandwiches & vegetarian options and nice outdoor atmosphere
Walkable, across from Town Brewing, good place to get a bottle of wine or 6-pack and sit outside. Good sandwiches.
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Rhino Market & Deli
1500 W Morehead StWalkable, across from Town Brewing, good place to get a bottle of wine or 6-pack and sit outside. Good sandwiches.
Unique atmosphere. White Trash Burger is always a winner ; plenty of other options. Walkable
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Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdUnique atmosphere. White Trash Burger is always a winner ; plenty of other options. Walkable
Across from baseball stadium in Latta Arcade, along with several other bars/restaurants. Walkable
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Valhalla Pub & Eatery
317 S Church StAcross from baseball stadium in Latta Arcade, along with several other bars/restaurants. Walkable
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E Tremont AveReally good food. Make a reservation.
The Gin Mill
1423 S Tryon StHappening place ; younger crowd. South End.
Walkable/Casual. Lots of pizza options. Near Latta Arcade and Baseball stadium.
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Mellow Mushroom
14835 Ballantyne Village WayWalkable/Casual. Lots of pizza options. Near Latta Arcade and Baseball stadium.
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South BlvdCarolina barbecue and other options. South End.
Bakersfield East Blvd.
1301 East BlvdMexican, Dilworth area.
Luce
214 N Tryon StAuthentic, you'll hear the staff speaking Italian. Walkable.
Good Steak. Even better martinis. South End.
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Sullivan's Steakhouse
1928 South BlvdGood Steak. Even better martinis. South End.
Riverfront dining, 30 mins. South. There is a trail along the Catawba River and you can put/in take out tubes or kayaks here.
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The Pump House - Casual Waterfront Dining
575 Herrons Ferry RoadRiverfront dining, 30 mins. South. There is a trail along the Catawba River and you can put/in take out tubes or kayaks here.
Never been, but sounds like fun. Latin scene ; dress code enforced. Música bachata, salsa y merengue.
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Tequila House
116 West 5th StreetNever been, but sounds like fun. Latin scene ; dress code enforced. Música bachata, salsa y merengue.
Ink and ivy
222 South Church StreetClose/walkable. Nice environment; food is average; decent burgers
Get the white trash burger with fried pickles or pork loin sandwich with pineapple/Jamaican mayo.
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Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdGet the white trash burger with fried pickles or pork loin sandwich with pineapple/Jamaican mayo.
Lots of options if you have a group with different eating preferences. Close/Uberable
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Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StLots of options if you have a group with different eating preferences. Close/Uberable
Cajun Queen
1800 E 7th StGood Cajun food.
Bisonte Pizza Co.
710 W Trade StBest nearby pizza
Neighborhoods
Lots of good restaurants and bars. Whiskey Warehouse, Thirsty Beaver, Thomas Street are good bars.
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Plaza Midwood
Lots of good restaurants and bars. Whiskey Warehouse, Thirsty Beaver, Thomas Street are good bars.
NoDa
Artsy, several music venues and some good restaurants.
Happening place, lots of bars and restaurants. Close to house, a little far to walk, but doable. Best to Uber/Scooter.
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South End
Happening place, lots of bars and restaurants. Close to house, a little far to walk, but doable. Best to Uber/Scooter.
Third Ward
You are staying in Third Ward. Lots of transition - new restaurants, bars.