Rhonda’s guidebook
Food scene
You can't come to NC and not have some of the food that NC is known for ......BBQ! This is a fairly new restaurant for the West side of Charlotte. It is a very easy laid back BBQ restaurant with great food! Great beer and drink selection to compliment the outstanding food. Some of the outside areas have a great view of the city.
42 locals recommend
Noble Smoke
2216 Freedom DrYou can't come to NC and not have some of the food that NC is known for ......BBQ! This is a fairly new restaurant for the West side of Charlotte. It is a very easy laid back BBQ restaurant with great food! Great beer and drink selection to compliment the outstanding food. Some of the outside areas have a great view of the city.
Flower child is a new establishment in a hot area of the city called SouthEnd! Flower Child presents lots of healthy options that are simply great! This is one of our favorite places in Charlotte. The area also has great walkability and presents lots of other restaurants and bars to check out.
19 locals recommend
Flower Child
1537 Camden RdFlower child is a new establishment in a hot area of the city called SouthEnd! Flower Child presents lots of healthy options that are simply great! This is one of our favorite places in Charlotte. The area also has great walkability and presents lots of other restaurants and bars to check out.
Relaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
26 locals recommend
STIR
1422 S Tryon StRelaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
Refined Thai Cuisine and an invigorating dining experience
in the heart of downtown Charlotte, NC.
Basil's infectious atmosphere centers around a prominent glass kitchen as the sound of heat to metal, blade to board and liquid to flame resonate throughout the restaurant. Dine with us and celebrate quality cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients.
Private rooms and catering Available!!
34 locals recommend
Basil Thai Cuisine-Charlotte, NC
210 N Church StRefined Thai Cuisine and an invigorating dining experience
in the heart of downtown Charlotte, NC.
Basil's infectious atmosphere centers around a prominent glass kitchen as the sound of heat to metal, blade to board and liquid to flame resonate throughout the restaurant. Dine with us and celebrate quality cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients.
Private rooms and catering Available!!
Relax in the Brauhaus or Biergarten and enjoy a Bavarian-style pretzel with beer cheese. Fresh, flavorful beer and a seasonally inspired menu go hand in hand here at OMB. Also tour the facility with your family and friends.
165 locals recommend
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdRelax in the Brauhaus or Biergarten and enjoy a Bavarian-style pretzel with beer cheese. Fresh, flavorful beer and a seasonally inspired menu go hand in hand here at OMB. Also tour the facility with your family and friends.
Cozy Mexican eatery & cantina offering an array of classic dishes & combos in a cheerful setting. Everything is great...we love the combination fajitas (one order feeds two).
22 locals recommend
Three Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina
2917 Central AveCozy Mexican eatery & cantina offering an array of classic dishes & combos in a cheerful setting. Everything is great...we love the combination fajitas (one order feeds two).
Hip site with a wide variety of food & bar stands plus art, events & indoor-outdoor seating.
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StHip site with a wide variety of food & bar stands plus art, events & indoor-outdoor seating.
A local favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant that has stood the test of time. Excellent food that is served up fast and at a reasonable price! Walkable to all Plaza Midwood has to offer.
La Autentica Mexican Restaurant
1101 Central AvenueA local favorite authentic Mexican Restaurant that has stood the test of time. Excellent food that is served up fast and at a reasonable price! Walkable to all Plaza Midwood has to offer.
Lowbrow Eats and Drinks. A Hot Dog Joint with Vegetarian and Vegan options. Beef, Chix, Turkey,
Pork, Seafood or Vegetarian cuisine on the comfort side.
134 locals recommend
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdLowbrow Eats and Drinks. A Hot Dog Joint with Vegetarian and Vegan options. Beef, Chix, Turkey,
Pork, Seafood or Vegetarian cuisine on the comfort side.
An array of pizzas, Italian classics & gelato in a family-friendly setting with modern interiors.
Capishe: Real Italian Kitchen
500 East Morehead StreetAn array of pizzas, Italian classics & gelato in a family-friendly setting with modern interiors.
North Italia
1414 S Tryon StGreat Italian food in the heart of the city!
Living Kitchen
2000 South BlvdGreat healthy vegetarian options in the popular SouthEnd area.
Sightseeing
The Most Popular Tourist Attraction in NC.
“Charlotte’s Funny Bus combines an informational city bus tour with a BYOB comedy show. Jokes are similar to what you’d see in an actual comedy club, so the trip is an adult-only way to learn about North Carolina’s biggest city.”
15 locals recommend
Funny Bus
301 E 7th StThe Most Popular Tourist Attraction in NC.
“Charlotte’s Funny Bus combines an informational city bus tour with a BYOB comedy show. Jokes are similar to what you’d see in an actual comedy club, so the trip is an adult-only way to learn about North Carolina’s biggest city.”
Journey through history with one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. Learn more about Billy Graham and his message of God’s love. Through multimedia exhibits, films, and memorabilia, you'll relive the historic moments of his life. Tour the restored Graham family home, shop in Ruth’s Attic, and enjoy lunch in the Dairy Bar. The Billy Graham Library will leave you inspired by this amazing man and his message of hope.
119 locals recommend
Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont DrJourney through history with one of the most influential voices of the 20th century. Learn more about Billy Graham and his message of God’s love. Through multimedia exhibits, films, and memorabilia, you'll relive the historic moments of his life. Tour the restored Graham family home, shop in Ruth’s Attic, and enjoy lunch in the Dairy Bar. The Billy Graham Library will leave you inspired by this amazing man and his message of hope.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame is where legends live on. Where fun lives on. Where the race lives on. Enjoy amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and special events at the High Octane Theater. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Café or at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. You also can take home a souvenir at the gift shop to help you remember it all.
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdThe NASCAR Hall of Fame is where legends live on. Where fun lives on. Where the race lives on. Enjoy amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and special events at the High Octane Theater. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Café or at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. You also can take home a souvenir at the gift shop to help you remember it all.
Amazing location to see the Carolina Panthers play or even watch a concert all with the city sky scrapers in the background.
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
Amazing location to see the Carolina Panthers play or even watch a concert all with the city sky scrapers in the background.
A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment. The park sits on the border of SC and NC and is about 20 min drive.
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdA mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment. The park sits on the border of SC and NC and is about 20 min drive.
Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning city center, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop.
293 locals recommend
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StDesigned by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning city center, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center. Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop.
Great location to see a concert or watch the Hornets play basketball. Located in the heart of the city you can walk to just about everything in Uptown and surrounding areas.
245 locals recommend
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StGreat location to see a concert or watch the Hornets play basketball. Located in the heart of the city you can walk to just about everything in Uptown and surrounding areas.
Great large park in the heart of the city! Great place to take a blanket and sit and relax, have lunch play frisbee or just relax and enjoy the people and city life.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StGreat large park in the heart of the city! Great place to take a blanket and sit and relax, have lunch play frisbee or just relax and enjoy the people and city life.
Home venue for local symphony, opera, dance & theater companies, plus a film & photography museum.
150 locals recommend
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StHome venue for local symphony, opera, dance & theater companies, plus a film & photography museum.
Camp North End has played host to music festivals, food trucks, markets and more. You may have seen the wildly popular Durag Fest, which drummed up national attention during summer 2019 or the Mistletoe Market, a festive holiday pop-up shop featuring local vendors.
Lots of artistic scenery and great views of the city. Every week it seems more restaurants are opening up here.
69 locals recommend
Camp North End
300 Camp RdCamp North End has played host to music festivals, food trucks, markets and more. You may have seen the wildly popular Durag Fest, which drummed up national attention during summer 2019 or the Mistletoe Market, a festive holiday pop-up shop featuring local vendors.
Lots of artistic scenery and great views of the city. Every week it seems more restaurants are opening up here.
Neighborhoods
Southend is the latest trendy up and coming neighborhood in the Charlotte area. It is just south of uptown/downtown Charlotte. It presents tons of options for food, bars, restaurants and just shopping. Once your end Southend you can walk or take the lightrail to uptown or other parts of the Southend area.
208 locals recommend
South End
Southend is the latest trendy up and coming neighborhood in the Charlotte area. It is just south of uptown/downtown Charlotte. It presents tons of options for food, bars, restaurants and just shopping. Once your end Southend you can walk or take the lightrail to uptown or other parts of the Southend area.
Plaza Midwood is a trendy, laid-back neighborhood known for its nightlife, with plenty of low-key dive bars and intimate music venues like Snug Harbor. There’s also a vibrant restaurant scene featuring comfort food eateries, barbecue joints, gastropubs and several popular ice-cream shops. Stores sell everything from consignment and vintage clothing to records and locally made artisan goods and jewelry.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is a trendy, laid-back neighborhood known for its nightlife, with plenty of low-key dive bars and intimate music venues like Snug Harbor. There’s also a vibrant restaurant scene featuring comfort food eateries, barbecue joints, gastropubs and several popular ice-cream shops. Stores sell everything from consignment and vintage clothing to records and locally made artisan goods and jewelry.
Uptown Charlotte is the central business district of Charlotte, North Carolina. The area is split into four wards by the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, and bordered by Interstate 277 and Interstate 77.
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
Uptown Charlotte is the central business district of Charlotte, North Carolina. The area is split into four wards by the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, and bordered by Interstate 277 and Interstate 77.
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.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
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.