Guidebook for Charlotte
Entertainment & Activities
If you haven't checked it out then go try it. This place is unbelievable. It cost $6 to park and all of the hiking trails are free. You will have to pay for all other activities (whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, zip line, rock climbing, mountain biking), but you can also enjoy the beer garden as you watch the whitewater rafting. There is also live music on Thursday-Sunday during the summer.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyIf you haven't checked it out then go try it. This place is unbelievable. It cost $6 to park and all of the hiking trails are free. You will have to pay for all other activities (whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking, zip line, rock climbing, mountain biking), but you can also enjoy the beer garden as you watch the whitewater rafting. There is also live music on Thursday-Sunday during the summer.
Topgolf
8024 Savoy Corporate DrFood Scene
Peace N' Hominy
403 E Catawba StGreat little BBQ joint in Belmont. Great brunch options.
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest BBQ in Charlotte. Try the burnt ends.
Futo Buta
222 E Bland StGreat restaurant. Try the crispy rice squares.
Great Latin food options. It is fast and reasonably priced. Not a true "sit down" restaurant, but they have plenty of seats. Everything is great but the nachos are over the top.
28 locals recommend
Sabor Latin Street Grill - NoDa
3205 N Davidson StGreat Latin food options. It is fast and reasonably priced. Not a true "sit down" restaurant, but they have plenty of seats. Everything is great but the nachos are over the top.
They are known for their fried chicken and it is great. The charred okra is a great side as well.
110 locals recommend
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StThey are known for their fried chicken and it is great. The charred okra is a great side as well.
bulgogi box
1750 Camden RdAwesome fast Korean food.
This is your typical cheap Mexican restaurant, but it is good and close by. Their tacos are great. Make sure to get the spicy salsa with your chips.
La Fiesta Grande Mexican Restaurant
10916 Black Dog LnThis is your typical cheap Mexican restaurant, but it is good and close by. Their tacos are great. Make sure to get the spicy salsa with your chips.
Great hamburgers! They don't have a brunch menu, but they have great bloody marys. The Large Marg is there large bloody topped with a mini burger and other foods. It's basically a meal.
40 locals recommend
Moo & Brew
1300 Central AveGreat hamburgers! They don't have a brunch menu, but they have great bloody marys. The Large Marg is there large bloody topped with a mini burger and other foods. It's basically a meal.
Options for either burgers or sushi and even a combination of the two.
64 locals recommend
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon RdOptions for either burgers or sushi and even a combination of the two.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Blaze Brewing
528 S Turner AveSmaller brewery but great beer.
Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveNoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd StreetOld Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdSugar Creek Brewing Company
215 Southside DrThis bar specializes in cocktails made from the distillery next door.
9 locals recommend
The Broken Spoke
610 Anderson StreetThis bar specializes in cocktails made from the distillery next door.
Rivermen Brewing Company
52 Ervin StThey have a full restaurant as well.
This is a very eclectic hang out spot located in the heart of NoDa. I recommend grabbing a beer and hanging outside.
36 locals recommend
NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin AveThis is a very eclectic hang out spot located in the heart of NoDa. I recommend grabbing a beer and hanging outside.
Lenny Boy
3000 S Tryon StGreat beer and kombucha.
Parks & Nature
Kings Mountain State Park
1277 Park Road