Outdoor recreation center with white water rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking/mountain biking trails, ziplines, live music events, food & beverage. $6 parking - Hiking Trails are Free and fairly easy - Water sports require passes ~$35+
Theme park with rollercoasters and all of the big park attractions. Spend time in a place Katie spent many summer days sweating, screaming, and laughing.
Kids museum fun for all ages located in uptown charlotte. Kids under 2 are free, kids pass is $18, Adults are $23+. Tickets are cheaper when purchased ahead of time online
The Mint Museum will still be hosting "Picasso Landscapes" the weekend of the reception! The museum is uptown--make an afternoon of it by visiting the exhibit and then walking to one of Uptown's many restaurants!
Bar + Arcade with tons of pinball machines and old school arcade games. Saturdays and Sundays have kid friendly hours, please consult the website to confirm the times (typically noon to 5pm).
Visit this trendy area full of food stalls, restaurants, frequent art exhibits, brewery, a books store, and various shops. Check their website to see upcoming events that include movie nights, live music, and comedy shows.
Food hall with many dining and drinking options.
One of our favorite local restaurants for some fancy fried chicken and family style southern food. Great cocktail menu and its in a cool part of town. Find street parking on N. Davidson or on a neighborhood street, you can also use the paid gravel lot on Yadkin ave.
Popular brunch place with tons of options (consider joining the waitlist online). They will make any substitution to account for dietary restrictions or allergies. Lots of coffee options, mimosas, benedicts, fancy pancakes, breakfast tacos.
Charlotte has over 40 craft breweries..seltzeries...cideries... too many to name them all, but here are some good ones (Hint, the event is in Southend): -Wooden Robot - Southend -Hopfly - Southend --Sycamore - Southend - Brewers at 4001 Yancy (Southern Tier, Victory, Bold Rock etc) - Southend -Lower Left Brewing - LoSo -Resident Culture - Plaza Midwood -Legion - Plaza Midwood -Birdsong Brewing - NoDa -NoDa Brewing - NoDa