The Bearded Buffalo is where Jessica and Derek went on their first date.
Is a great place to grab drinks—known for craft beer, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere.
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is known for being the Jonas Brothers’ family restaurant. It honors Nellie Jonas—whose Southern cooking inspired the menu—and was founded by Kevin Jonas Sr., Denise, and their sons. The food features classic Southern dishes with a modern twist.
We recommend the BBQ Buffalo Balls and the Southern BBQ Nachos—plus they also have a mimosa tower at brunch.
Alice, the mother of the bride, highly recommends this spot—it’s a great breakfast/brunch place with great food and reasonable prices.
If you want to stick to your classics, Starbucks and Dunkin’ are nearby—but if you’re open to trying something new, Waterbean’s a great coffee spot.
Belmont has lots of cute antique shops downtown, and the Catawba River Antique Mall is the biggest one. If you’re hunting for a hidden treasure, this is definitely the place to go.
If the weather’s good and you’ve got time, the Whitewater Center is a cool place to spend a day—rafting, ziplining, trails, or just grabbing a drink and hanging out. Even just watching people do the whitewater rafting is fun too.
It’s a full-throttle go-kart spot with fast carts, competitive track time, and plenty of adrenaline from start to finish—Derek highly recommends it and says it has to be on the list.
The Renaissance Festival will be going on the week of our wedding! If you have some extra time, it’s a fun experience with jousting, turkey legs, and lots of unique vendors