Check out the USNWC - a personal favorite and where we got engaged! Here you can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, and almost 50 miles of hiking trails! Please note that the USNWC is a 25 min drive from Ballantyne so plan your trip accordingly.
Head on over to the South End - the busiest and fastest growing neighborhood in Charlotte! This is also the neighborhood we call home! There are plenty of restaurants and retail to choose from - plus the Charlotte Rail Trail to walk along! Be sure to take in the beautiful view of the Queen City skyline! Please note that South End is a 25 min drive from Ballantyne so plan your trip accordingly.
The Bowl at Ballantyne is home to plenty of food and drink options for guests to enjoy! The Bowl is also located right behind the Ballantyne Hotel so it’s super easy to get to! Here are some spots we recommend trying: - Bossy Beulah's (Fried Chicken Sandwiches) - Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (Beer and Brauts) - Flower Child (Salads/Sandwiches) - Postino (Wine Bar) - The Salty (Coffee & Donuts) - Rooster's (Homestyle/Wood Fired Cooking)
There are some other great food and drink options around the Ballantyne neighborhood. Here are some of the places we like: - Another Broken Egg Cafe (Classic Breakfast/Brunch) - Summit Coffee (Coffee + Pastries) - Cabo Fish Taco (Mexican Seagrill) - Blackfinn American Pub (Bar + Grill) - Oggi (Italian) - Finale Pizza (New York Style Pizza) And if you are looking for something specific, there are plenty of spots around Charlotte that we can recommend! Just ask!
Here is a list of some outdoor spots in the Ballantyne area if you are looking for enjoy the fresh air: - Ballantyne's Backyard - McAlpine Creek Greenway - Four Mile Creek Greenway - Big Rock Nature Preserve - Brixham Park
Charlotte is home to some great golf. Here are some recommended public courses that would be available to guests: - Tega Cay Golf Club - Fort Mill Golf Club - Springfield Golf Club Please note that all of these courses are a 25-30 minute drive from the Ballantyne area so please plan accordingly! Additionally, tee times at these courses book up quickly so we recommend booking your tee time at least 7 days in advance to secure a morning tee time.