Kristy & Joshua
Things To Do
Birkdale Village
Birkdale Village is a charming open-air shopping and dining destination in Huntersville, featuring boutique shops, delicious restaurants, a movie theater, and a lively central plaza with year-round events. It’s the perfect spot to stroll, grab a bite, and soak up the local vibe. This spot is very close to the wedding venue!
Uptown Charlotte
Explore Uptown Charlotte, where you can find restaurants, rooftop bars, museums, Romare Bearden Park, the Knights stadium, Bank of America stadium, and the Spectrum Center.
Freedom Park
Our favorite park in Charlotte! We love to go here to walk or bring a blanket and lunch and hang out by the pond to people watch.
South End
Stroll the Rail Trail, browse local boutiques, and enjoy some of the city’s best craft beer.
Whitewater Center Parkway
For the adventurous at heart (or anyone who just likes a good view with their coffee), the Whitewater Center offers everything from rafting and ziplining to rock climbing and peaceful trail walks. You can spend the day paddling through rapids or just lounging by the water with a local craft beer—either way, it’s a win.
Carowinds
If you’re looking for thrills, Carowinds is your spot—home to towering roller coasters, a water park, and enough funnel cakes to make you rethink dinner. Straddling the North and South Carolina state line, it’s the only place you can scream your head off in two states at once.
Optimist Hall
Hungry? Thirsty? Just want to hang out in a cool spot with great vibes? Optimist Hall is a food hall with a little bit of everything—tasty eats, craft cocktails, and local shops all under one roof. Perfect for grabbing a bite or just soaking in the energy of Charlotte’s creative side.