Guidebook for Charlotte
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of trails. Dog Park, Nature Center, Covered shelter areas, Disc Golf Course. On one trail there are ruins from a home built in the 1780s along with several plaques describing its history.
6 locals recommend
Reedy Creek Park Road
Reedy Creek Park RoadLots of trails. Dog Park, Nature Center, Covered shelter areas, Disc Golf Course. On one trail there are ruins from a home built in the 1780s along with several plaques describing its history.
A 20 minute drive will get you to Discovery Place. Exhibits alternate so you'll have to check their website to find out whats currently going on, but its always something interesting and unique.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StA 20 minute drive will get you to Discovery Place. Exhibits alternate so you'll have to check their website to find out whats currently going on, but its always something interesting and unique.
This s a little bit of a drive but if you're here for multiple days and need things to do then you'll have a blast in 55mph go karts on a challenging road course.
30 locals recommend
GoPro Motorplex
130 Motorplex DrThis s a little bit of a drive but if you're here for multiple days and need things to do then you'll have a blast in 55mph go karts on a challenging road course.
Food Scene
If you're Hungry for Mexican this is my pick. Get the cheese dip for a starter and Xangos for dessert. You wont be disappointed! And to boot the pricing is very reasonable!
7 locals recommend
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
1001 E W.T. Harris BlvdIf you're Hungry for Mexican this is my pick. Get the cheese dip for a starter and Xangos for dessert. You wont be disappointed! And to boot the pricing is very reasonable!
Want something different? Try this Indian Food Restaurant. If you go for the lunch buffet you'll see students and professors alike. Excellent quality and great variety.
7 locals recommend
Passage To India Indian Cuisine
9510 University City BlvdWant something different? Try this Indian Food Restaurant. If you go for the lunch buffet you'll see students and professors alike. Excellent quality and great variety.
Some of the best Wings and Pizza you'll find in the area. Its a sports bar so the atmosphere can change quite a bit depending on when you go.
Picasso's Sports Cafe
230 E W.T. Harris BlvdSome of the best Wings and Pizza you'll find in the area. Its a sports bar so the atmosphere can change quite a bit depending on when you go.
Even if you're not a race fan you will enjoy dinner with a view. The speedway club is located inside the main suite at Charlotte Motor Speedway and has a great view of the track and surrounding area.
The Speedway Club
5555 Concord Pkwy SEven if you're not a race fan you will enjoy dinner with a view. The speedway club is located inside the main suite at Charlotte Motor Speedway and has a great view of the track and surrounding area.
Drinks & Nightlife
The crab dip is awesome. Love the buffalo tenders as well! Lots of TV's and a great atmosphere. Try some Local beer on tap here!
51 locals recommend
Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar and Ribs
9005 J M Keynes DrThe crab dip is awesome. Love the buffalo tenders as well! Lots of TV's and a great atmosphere. Try some Local beer on tap here!
One of my very favorite places to go during the summer months. Huge wine and beer selection, along with a great patio. Live Music on Friday and Saturday nights!
7 locals recommend
Wine Vault
9009 J M Keynes DrOne of my very favorite places to go during the summer months. Huge wine and beer selection, along with a great patio. Live Music on Friday and Saturday nights!
One of Charlottes largest selection of draft beer. Great menu. Awesome interior decorating. Get a booth and try a local brew.
15 locals recommend
Charlotte Flying Saucer
9605 N Tryon StOne of Charlottes largest selection of draft beer. Great menu. Awesome interior decorating. Get a booth and try a local brew.
If you like an intimate venue with live music then this is a great option thats a short drive.
58 locals recommend
The Evening Muse
3227 N Davidson StIf you like an intimate venue with live music then this is a great option thats a short drive.
Shopping
A short trip on the interstate brings you to Concord Mills Mall, North Carolina's number one tourist attraction. Its a mile to walk all the way around and in that mile you'll find all sorts of deals.
184 locals recommend
Concord Mills
8111 Concord Mills BoulevardA short trip on the interstate brings you to Concord Mills Mall, North Carolina's number one tourist attraction. Its a mile to walk all the way around and in that mile you'll find all sorts of deals.
This is an antique mall. If you like old stuff and A LOT of old stuff then this is your place. Built inside an old textile mill you'll find all sorts of treasure. You could spend all day here.
21 locals recommend
The Depot at Gibson Mill
325 McGill Ave NWThis is an antique mall. If you like old stuff and A LOT of old stuff then this is your place. Built inside an old textile mill you'll find all sorts of treasure. You could spend all day here.
Everything Else
This is a grocery store. If you are from out of town and want to get a taste of NC. Go buy yourself some Carolina Treat BBQ sauce and put it on some pulled pork. Wash it down with a Cheerwine.
176 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdThis is a grocery store. If you are from out of town and want to get a taste of NC. Go buy yourself some Carolina Treat BBQ sauce and put it on some pulled pork. Wash it down with a Cheerwine.
Charlotte's minor league ballpark is located in downtown and has a beautiful view of the Charlotte skyline. If its not winter you should definitely catch a game and enjoy some ballpark food.
73 locals recommend
Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
324 S Mint StCharlotte's minor league ballpark is located in downtown and has a beautiful view of the Charlotte skyline. If its not winter you should definitely catch a game and enjoy some ballpark food.
The Charlotte Motor speed way hosts 3 weekends of Nascar action each year. Thats not all though...there are also auto shows, Legends car races, and Christmas lights depending on the time of year.
176 locals recommend
Charlotte Motor Speedway
The Charlotte Motor speed way hosts 3 weekends of Nascar action each year. Thats not all though...there are also auto shows, Legends car races, and Christmas lights depending on the time of year.
Sightseeing
I grew up a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a local boy who made it to the top. His old shop is now a small museum and gift shop. If you're a race fan this a cool stop.
8 locals recommend
Dale Earnhardt Inc
1675 Coddle Creek HwyI grew up a huge Dale Earnhardt fan. He was a local boy who made it to the top. His old shop is now a small museum and gift shop. If you're a race fan this a cool stop.