Things To Do in Charlotte
NoDa
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the city’s arts and entertainment district. There are bars, a cat cafe, restaurants, artisan gift shops, and more. We recommend Cabo Fish Taco, Salud Cerveceria, and Mac Tabby Cat Cafe.
South End
South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus restaurants. We recommend the Charlotte Beer Garden, Sycamore Brewing, The Suffolk Punch, Seoul Food Meat Co., Yunta Cevicheria & Pisco Barra, and Golden Cow Creamery.
SouthPark
SouthPark Mall is an upscale shopping mall in the SouthPark neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. For nearby food, we recommend The CowFish, Cafe Monte, and Legion Brewing.
Plaza Midwood
Located just outside Uptown Charlotte, Plaza Midwood is a trendy, laid-back neighborhood known for its nightlife, with plenty of low-key dive bars. We recommend The Workman’s Friend, Intermezzo, Hattie's Tap & Tavern, and Villani's Bakery.
Alley 51
Alley 51 offers an eclectic mix of authentic street foods from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. There are also arcade games, a Korean beauty and music store, and a French bakery. Attached is an international grocery store.
Discovery Place Science
A fun, interactive science museum - great for kids!
The Mint Museum – Uptown
North Carolina’s First Art Museum
Carowinds
Our local amusement park. During October, it will have Oktoberfest during the day and Scarowinds at night.
Whitewater Center Parkway
A fun, outdoor recreation facility with kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and more.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
A 25-acre Renaissance-themed amusement park. The festival is set in a fictional storybook village of "Fairhaven". Buy tickets early if you want to visit, as they will run out. You will need to get there around opening time to beat the crowds.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
A conservancy and botanical garden outside of Charlotte.
Crowders Mountain State Park
Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks offering magnificent views of the Piedmont. Come here for hiking or fishing.
Pineville Ice House
An ice-skating rink outside of Charlotte.
Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest
Driving range, restaurant, and bar.
Spare Time Pineville
Entertainment venue featuring bowling, laser tag, an arcade, escape rooms, and a bar.
