Ben's Guidebook

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Ben's Guidebook

Sightseeing

For families, this is THE place to take the kids. Fun for mom and dad too! Carowinds.com
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd
484 locals recommend
For families, this is THE place to take the kids. Fun for mom and dad too! Carowinds.com
A world-class botanical garden located on 110 acres of spectacular gardens, with a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids. DSBG.org
151 locals recommend
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope Rd
151 locals recommend
A world-class botanical garden located on 110 acres of spectacular gardens, with a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids. DSBG.org
Inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. CarolinaRaptorCenter.org
50 locals recommend
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd
50 locals recommend
Inspires engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. CarolinaRaptorCenter.org

Food and Beverage

Check out the North End Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., live music every Friday from 6-9 p.m., Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is seven days a week through September, and look out for a few surprise pop-ups like Camp North Beach. While you’re there, enjoy 14 food and drink spots, 11 shops and art collectives, 50+ murals, and a total of 76 acres to explore. Camp.nc
69 locals recommend
Camp North End
300 Camp Rd
69 locals recommend
Check out the North End Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m., live music every Friday from 6-9 p.m., Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is seven days a week through September, and look out for a few surprise pop-ups like Camp North Beach. While you’re there, enjoy 14 food and drink spots, 11 shops and art collectives, 50+ murals, and a total of 76 acres to explore. Camp.nc
Great spot for casual food and drink. This is a historic textile mill that has been converted into an upscale food court type of place. The Dumpling Lady, Boa and Broth, Papi Queso, The Spindle Bar, and Honeysuckle are can't-go-wrong choices. OptimistHall.com
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St
194 locals recommend
Great spot for casual food and drink. This is a historic textile mill that has been converted into an upscale food court type of place. The Dumpling Lady, Boa and Broth, Papi Queso, The Spindle Bar, and Honeysuckle are can't-go-wrong choices. OptimistHall.com
One of Charlotte's best brewery experiences, modeled after traditional German breweries with a fantastic outdoor biergarten. The Fat Boy Baltic Porter is probably my favorite, though everyone loves a Copper. OldeMeckBrew.com
165 locals recommend
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Rd
165 locals recommend
One of Charlotte's best brewery experiences, modeled after traditional German breweries with a fantastic outdoor biergarten. The Fat Boy Baltic Porter is probably my favorite, though everyone loves a Copper. OldeMeckBrew.com
A great starting point for a brewery tour in the NoDa area. Be sure to see NoDa Brewing, Divine Barrel, Sycamore, and Birdsong while you are nearby. HeistBrewery.com
82 locals recommend
Heist Brewery
2909 N Davidson St
82 locals recommend
A great starting point for a brewery tour in the NoDa area. Be sure to see NoDa Brewing, Divine Barrel, Sycamore, and Birdsong while you are nearby. HeistBrewery.com

Sports Outing

The largest fireworks show of the season returns. The Charlotte Knights light up the Queen City skyline after all their games. www.milb.com/charlotte-knights
73 locals recommend
Charlotte Knights Baseball Club
324 S Mint St
73 locals recommend
The largest fireworks show of the season returns. The Charlotte Knights light up the Queen City skyline after all their games. www.milb.com/charlotte-knights
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the NFL. The team is headquartered in Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte; the stadium also serves as the team's home field.
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
375 locals recommend
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers compete in the NFL. The team is headquartered in Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte; the stadium also serves as the team's home field.
Pre-launch gaming facility with slots and table games, by the Catawba Nation. TwoKingsCasino.com
15 locals recommend
Catawba Two Kings Casino
538 Kings Mountain Blvd
15 locals recommend
Pre-launch gaming facility with slots and table games, by the Catawba Nation. TwoKingsCasino.com

Park

Amazing park with world class man-made rapids, flatwater paddling, climbing walls, zip lines, mountain bike trails, and ropes courses, an outdoor lover’s dream. USNWC.org
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
405 locals recommend
Amazing park with world class man-made rapids, flatwater paddling, climbing walls, zip lines, mountain bike trails, and ropes courses, an outdoor lover’s dream. USNWC.org
Anyone who loves animals will love this outdoor, drive through park. Spend the day or just a few hours! TheLazy5Ranch.com
109 locals recommend
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Rd
109 locals recommend
Anyone who loves animals will love this outdoor, drive through park. Spend the day or just a few hours! TheLazy5Ranch.com
The park is centered on a 7-acre lake. The park has paved trails, tennis/volleyball courts, sport/athletic fields and playground equipment. The park contains a steam engine that is fenced and has safety bars added over the tender, but one can walk into the cab.
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East Blvd
338 locals recommend
The park is centered on a 7-acre lake. The park has paved trails, tennis/volleyball courts, sport/athletic fields and playground equipment. The park contains a steam engine that is fenced and has safety bars added over the tender, but one can walk into the cab.

Neighborhoods

NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the city’s arts and entertainment district. It's known for its eclectic galleries and music venues, including the Neighborhood Theatre, host to big-name acts, and intimate spots like the Evening Muse. Artisan gift shops, jewelry stores and tattoo parlors dot North Davidson Street. Local eats include Southern fare, Cajun cuisine and pizza, and there are a number of hip dive bars.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
355 locals recommend
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is the city’s arts and entertainment district. It's known for its eclectic galleries and music venues, including the Neighborhood Theatre, host to big-name acts, and intimate spots like the Evening Muse. Artisan gift shops, jewelry stores and tattoo parlors dot North Davidson Street. Local eats include Southern fare, Cajun cuisine and pizza, and there are a number of hip dive bars.
The lively South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus buzzy restaurants serving elevated American and global cuisines. In an 1800s mill building, the Atherton Mill and Market has chic artisan shops, while the surrounding area is home to a number of fine art galleries. The Charlotte Rail Trail is popular with runners and cyclists.
208 locals recommend
South End
208 locals recommend
The lively South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus buzzy restaurants serving elevated American and global cuisines. In an 1800s mill building, the Atherton Mill and Market has chic artisan shops, while the surrounding area is home to a number of fine art galleries. The Charlotte Rail Trail is popular with runners and cyclists.
Take the light rail into center city from Pineville and enjoy all the city of Charlotte has to offer. From nightlife, to museums and libraries, with epic dining choices to local dives and breweries. Uptown Charlotte’s got a lot!
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
176 locals recommend
Take the light rail into center city from Pineville and enjoy all the city of Charlotte has to offer. From nightlife, to museums and libraries, with epic dining choices to local dives and breweries. Uptown Charlotte’s got a lot!

Museums

American art collection, including 2500 works of art from civilizations of the ancient Americas, one of the largest collections in the country representing more than 40 of the major societies.
77 locals recommend
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Rd
77 locals recommend
American art collection, including 2500 works of art from civilizations of the ancient Americas, one of the largest collections in the country representing more than 40 of the major societies.
Displaying mid-20th century works by Picasso, Warhol, Miro, Calder, and many others.
156 locals recommend
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon St
156 locals recommend
Displaying mid-20th century works by Picasso, Warhol, Miro, Calder, and many others.
Private and military aircraft are on display for history and technophiles alike. CarolinasAviation.org
55 locals recommend
Carolinas Aviation Museum
4672 1st Flight Dr
55 locals recommend
Private and military aircraft are on display for history and technophiles alike. CarolinasAviation.org
Learn about the television pastor’s life and tour the grounds. BillyGrahamLibray.org
119 locals recommend
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Dr
119 locals recommend
Learn about the television pastor’s life and tour the grounds. BillyGrahamLibray.org

Family Friendly

Ranked as the #1 kids’ library in the US, a top attraction for families.
42 locals recommend
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th St
42 locals recommend
Ranked as the #1 kids’ library in the US, a top attraction for families.
Pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course, fun for both kids and adults! HighSeasGolf.com
High Seas Miniature Golf
10001 Charlotte Hwy
Pirate and nautical themed miniature golf course, fun for both kids and adults! HighSeasGolf.com
Discover this hands-on science museum with diverse exhibits and IMAX theater. Engaging entertainment for the whole family.
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St
296 locals recommend
Discover this hands-on science museum with diverse exhibits and IMAX theater. Engaging entertainment for the whole family.