this pile of lists is a treasure trove of fun things to do in Charlotte, from chowing down on Southern eats to exploring art scenes and outdoor adventures.
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Restaurants
Notable Drinks
Activities
Parks
Tours
Museums and Arts
Restaurants
My personal favorites, food related.
Chef Rocco Whalen - New American
Fahrenheit Restaurant
Southern-inspired non-profit
The King's Kitchen
Offers private dining!
The Capital Grille
Restored mid-century church in Plaza Midwood with a speakeasy!
SupperLand
Themed tasting menus
Counter-
Mill town southern kitchen and craft cocktail bar.
Haberdish
Another taken on southern cuisine.
Leah and Louise
Ramen!
FUTO BUTA
Ethiopian cuisine.
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe
Sushi!
PrimeFish
Notable Drinks
All the fun, quirky places of Queen City.
Rooftop bar
Merchant and Trade
Upscale, with dress code.
Novelty House
Rooftop, cool vibes!
Aura Rooftop Bar
Gastropub, with a speakeasy
The Cellar at Duckworth's
Love this place, wine..
The Wine Loft
Make sure you read directions to get inside!
BackStage Lounge
This place has an art gallary.
The Artisan's Palate
Grab a coffee or wine and garden stroll.
Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden
Activities
Family or solo fun.
Theme park, of course.
Carowinds
Music event center.
PNC Music Pavilion
I absolutely can't say enough about this place. They have EVERYTHING.
Whitewater Charlotte
Currently hosting World of Outlawas World Finals.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Lake day!
Visit Lake Norman
Lake activity, rentals.
Private Efoil Adventure on Lake Norman, Lake Wyl
Petting zoo and fall festivities!
Lazy 5 Ranch
Watch a football game.
Carolina Panthers
Plaza with music and restaurants.
Avid X Music Factory
Performing Arts Theater
Ovens Auditorium
Parks
Outside strolling or hangouts.
Located in the Myers Park/Dilworth area
Freedom Park
Downtown Charlotte
Romare Bearden Park
Stroll through seasonal plants and trees.
UNC Botanical Gardens
Features live animals, native animals, exhibit hall and a gift shop.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
Nature sanctuary and horticulture.
Wing Haven
Running trails, picnic area, playground and sports field.
Latta Park
Tours
Planned tours, best for groups.
Cart tour of Charlotte, cheap!
Historical city tour, eco-friendly cart
Segway tour, sells out quick!
90 Minute Historic Uptown Segway Tour
Pub crawl!
Haunted Booze and Boos Tour
BYOB! Uptown.
Trolley Pub Tour
Museums and Arts
All the fun things to view.
great for kids.
Discovery Science Place
Group visits, events and exhibits!
Museum of Illusions
An array of different art events.
Levine Center for the Arts
Exhibits, primitive skills learning, day passes.
The Schiele, Science Museum
Fine art gallery.
Anne Neilson Fine Art
Kids - travel back in time with this theme museum.
