Charisse & Kenyatta
Things To Do
Mint Museum Randolph
The Mint Museum The Mint Museum is a leading art museum organization in Charlotte, North Carolina, with two main locations: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph. It is known for its strong Craft + Design holdings, American and European art, and its role as a cultural anchor in Charlotte’s center city. Key facts • Type: Art museum organization (two campuses) • Locations: Uptown Charlotte; Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC • Founded: Origin traces to 1936 in the former U.S. Mint building • Collection strengths: Craft + Design, American, modern & contemporary, European art • Campus role: Part of Levine Center for the Arts in Uptown Charlotte
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Celebrates African-American art, history, and culture in the heart of Uptown.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Adventure lovers can enjoy rafting, ziplining, climbing, and live outdoor music. Visitors can participate in rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, ziplining, ropes courses, and trail running. The facility also hosts concerts, festivals, and races, including trail ultramarathons and obstacle challenges. Its diverse offerings make it a regional destination for outdoor recreation.
South End
Trendy area filled with brunch spots, rooftop lounges, breweries, and cute photo ops. South End is a rapidly redeveloped urban neighborhood located just southwest of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Known for its vibrant mix of historic industrial sites and new mixed-use developments, it has become one of Charlotte’s most dynamic areas for dining, arts, and urban living.
Optimist Hall
A vibrant food hall with something for everyone — perfect for groups Optimist Hall is a food hall and mixed-use destination in Charlotte, North Carolina, housed in a restored 19th-century textile mill just north of Uptown. It combines a large communal dining hall, specialty retail, outdoor gathering spaces, and office space for corporate tenants. The project is a major example of adaptive reuse along Charlotte’s light-rail corridor.
Uptown Charlotte
Walkable city center with restaurants, museums, and skyline views. Uptown Charlotte is the central business and cultural district of Charlotte, encompassing the area within the Interstate 277 loop. Often referred to as “downtown” by visitors, it serves as the vibrant heart of the Queen City—home to its skyline, corporate headquarters, entertainment venues, and major sports arenas.
SouthPark
Upscale shopping and dining. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a major upscale shopping destination located in the city’s affluent SouthPark neighborhood. Opened in 1970, it has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious retail centers in the Southeastern United States, attracting millions of visitors annually for its luxury brands, dining, and community events.
