This area is a hub for dining and entertainment, with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and The Olde Mecklenburg Biergarten, located across the street from the AC Hotel Ballantyne!
This is at the top of the AC Hotel Ballantyne! For your convenience, there are also a variety of restaurants located right within the hotel's plaza.
South End has a variety of different restaurants, shops, breweries, and bars. Be sure to check out Charlotte Beer Garden, which has over 400 beers on tap, or grab a craft brew at one of the many local breweries. For restaurants, I would recommend Sixty Vines, Indaco, Barcelona Wine Bar, Culinary Dropout, and STIR.
We recommend Aura Rooftop, Merchant and Trade, and Fahrenheit.
We recommend checking out some of these restaurants in Uptown: Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen Uptown, Mico Restaurant, 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, and one of our favorites, Angeline's!
This alleyway is home to several restaurants and bars, including the cozy Belfast Mill Pub and French Quarter Restaurant. It's a great spot to grab a bite and a drink in a lively, historic setting!
Just a short drive from the Ballantyne area, the center offers a wide range of activities, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining, rock climbing, and a network of hiking and biking trails.
You can rent a pontoon, speedboat, or kayak from places like Tega Cay Marina or Destination Water Sports!
We love Lake Norman—it's actually where we got engaged! You can rent a pontoon boat, kayak, or paddleboard from various businesses like 77 Watersports or Ride Wake & Surf Co. Charter a sightseeing or dinner cruise with companies like Carolina Cruising Charters or Queens Landing!
If you're looking for thrills, head to Carowinds, an amusement park on the North and South Carolina border. It's home to world-class roller coasters, as well as a large waterpark.