Optimist Hall is an old textile mill turned into a food hall. The 147,000-square-foot redevelopment of an old gingham mill houses a food hall as well as restaurants including Aix Rotisserie, Ava Restaurant, Bao & Broth, Dumpling Lady, GoFo Bao & Broth, Honeysuckle Gelato, Papi Queso, Suarez Bakery & Barra, Undercurrent Coffee, Zukku Sushi, Pet Wants, Billy Sunday, Fonta Flora Brewery, and El Thrifty Social Club.
The Whitewater Center offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking, flatwater kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, zip lines, ropes courses, a canopy tour, and mountain biking. It's a 20 minute drive from Uptown Charlotte, but if you have a car & are up for an adventure, it's a fun way to spend a day!