The Whitewater Center is a great activity for all ages! You can get a day pass for any of their activities such as whitewater rafting, rock climbing, ropes course, and paddle boarding. One of our favorite date night activities is River Jam at the Whitewater Center! Live music takes place throughout the year at their one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Genres including roots rock, Americana, bluegrass, folk, and funk are featured on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from May through September. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy an evening of free live music with a drink!
Fun spot to play pickleball for all skill levels! They have indoor and outdoor courts, equipment rentals, bar and coffee bar, and tons of spots to chill and hangout!
While we are partial as this is our reception venue… this art museum is a historical Charlotte landmark and features beautiful artwork year-round as well as seasonal exhibits. It also sits in a beautiful neighborhood and is next to the greenway with lots of walking paths. Our guests can receive discounted tickets to the museum on June 1st during opening hours or we encourage you to wander through select areas of the museum for free once our wedding events begin!
Super fun indoor rock climbing, one of our favorite date night activities! You have the option to rent shoes and do just bouldering or rent a harness and use their automatic belay walls.
AQUA E VINO 4219 Providence Rd Best classic Italian food in Charlotte. FLOUR SHOP 530 A Brandywine Rd One of our favorite date spots. The best fresh pasta and bread! They have an open kitchen so we recommend getting a reservation at the bar so you have dinner and a “show.” KID CASHEW 1608 East Blvd Casual Mediterranean tapas, check their website for daily specials! Recommend sitting outside if it is nice. THE JIMMY 2839 Selwyn Ave Yummy Italian food and cocktails in a fun space. COPPER 311 East Blvd Indian food in a restored historic home. Both their modern and traditional options are so good!
SELWYN AVENUE PUB 2801 Selwyn Ave Our favorite neighborhood hangout and a Charlotte classic. Indoor/outdoor dive bar, perfect for grabbing a beer and watching sports. Recommend a pepperoni pizza if you’re hungry! JEFF’S BUCKET SHOP 1601 Montford Dr A raised-in-Charlotte staple karaoke bar. IDLEWILD 424 E 36th St No cocktail menu here. You tell them what you want and they handle the rest. Recommend getting a reservation but they do take walk-ins. DOT DOT DOT 4237 Park Rd A secret speakeasy tucked in our neighborhood with fabulous cocktails. Good for late night drinks (even better if you’re still in wedding attire).
NOT JUST COFFEE 2000 South Blvd | 2230 Park Rd We had our first date at the South Blvd location and now have dates often at the Park Rd location! COPAIN 6601 Carnegie Blvd The coffee is good but the croissants are unbelievable.