Urban Oasis Guidebook
Food scene
Optimist Hall is a food hall with stalls and dine-in options, some cool bars, and fun specialty shops. Sample foods from all around the globe.
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StOptimist Hall is a food hall with stalls and dine-in options, some cool bars, and fun specialty shops. Sample foods from all around the globe.
Local spot with fun ice cream flavors for vegan and non-vegans
54 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1920 Camden RdLocal spot with fun ice cream flavors for vegan and non-vegans
A fun, relaxed environment to enjoy small plates of Asian menus.
48 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1930 Camden RdA fun, relaxed environment to enjoy small plates of Asian menus.
Living Kitchen
2000 South Blvd100% organic, plant-based and locally sourced restaurant.
Unique vibe with great food. A foodie's delight. A food Network featured restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Pinky's Westside Grill
Unique vibe with great food. A foodie's delight. A food Network featured restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Local Activities
Bank Of America Stadium
Home of the Carolina Panthers football team
More than 50 interactive experiences. Get behind the wheel of an iRacing simulator on your favorite track. Take part in events that set the stage for the future of the industry.
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdMore than 50 interactive experiences. Get behind the wheel of an iRacing simulator on your favorite track. Take part in events that set the stage for the future of the industry.
Spend a day or two at this local amusement park. Fun for the entire family
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdSpend a day or two at this local amusement park. Fun for the entire family
iFLY Charlotte (Concord)
7840 Lyles Ln NWFun indoor experience for all ages.
A casual, laid-back environment to explore the great outdoors. Try your hand at Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Flatwater Kayaking, and Ropes Courses. Seasonally they offer live bands and Ice Skating.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyA casual, laid-back environment to explore the great outdoors. Try your hand at Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Flatwater Kayaking, and Ropes Courses. Seasonally they offer live bands and Ice Skating.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
5404 New Fashion WayAn afternoon of shopping at the Premium Outlets.
Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art.
293 locals recommend
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StMint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft + Design collection, as well as outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art.
The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center houses the Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, and Stage Door Theater. The largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, hosting more than 18 weeks of Broadway shows annually, along with a large array of special attractions and festivals, from concerts to comedy to dance to the Charlotte Jazz Festival and much more.
150 locals recommend
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StThe Blumenthal Performing Arts Center houses the Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, and Stage Door Theater. The largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, hosting more than 18 weeks of Broadway shows annually, along with a large array of special attractions and festivals, from concerts to comedy to dance to the Charlotte Jazz Festival and much more.
Holiday fun like skating on Snow Flake Lake, decorating cookies, horse-drawn carriage, rides and holiday treats.
Carowinds WinterFest
300 Carowinds BlvdHoliday fun like skating on Snow Flake Lake, decorating cookies, horse-drawn carriage, rides and holiday treats.
Neighborhoods
Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, boutiques, nightlife, craft breweries, and coffee shops.
208 locals recommend
South End
Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, boutiques, nightlife, craft breweries, and coffee shops.
NoDa is Charlotte’s historic arts and entertainment district. NoDa is home to all walks of life and an array of talented artists and musicians. Whether you are looking for Craft beer, award-winning food, custom gifts, or tattoos you’ll find what you need in NoDa.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
NoDa is Charlotte’s historic arts and entertainment district. NoDa is home to all walks of life and an array of talented artists and musicians. Whether you are looking for Craft beer, award-winning food, custom gifts, or tattoos you’ll find what you need in NoDa.
Camp North End, located in the up-and-coming North End Smart District, with 40 plus tenants in an open-air artistic hub.
6 locals recommend
Hercules Drive
Hercules DriveCamp North End, located in the up-and-coming North End Smart District, with 40 plus tenants in an open-air artistic hub.
Dilworth
Restaurants, art & culture on every corner.