Our Guidebook for Charlotte
Food & Drink
Our favorite spots to eat & drink - all close by or a quick drive!
A Plaza staple! Walk to this from our home! Dine inside or up on the rooftop for a city view!
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Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The PlazaA Plaza staple! Walk to this from our home! Dine inside or up on the rooftop for a city view!
A must stop when in Charlotte. Grab sandwiches & sundries to go. Go have a picnic at Freedom Park!
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Laurel Market
114 Cherokee RdA must stop when in Charlotte. Grab sandwiches & sundries to go. Go have a picnic at Freedom Park!
Classic Irish Pub with delicious food, live irish music, and a great indoor/outdoor space when the weather is nice!
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central AveClassic Irish Pub with delicious food, live irish music, and a great indoor/outdoor space when the weather is nice!
Elevated mexican food in an amazing historic atmosphere in Myers Park! 5- 10 minute drive from our home!
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RuRu's Tacos & Tequila
715 Providence RdElevated mexican food in an amazing historic atmosphere in Myers Park! 5- 10 minute drive from our home!
Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth AveIconic diner in Plaza Midwood as seen in many movies
Rooftop Restaurant and bar with stunning views of the city
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Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StRooftop Restaurant and bar with stunning views of the city
Our favorite coffee spot. Amazing quality! Light bites as well. This is walkable from our home! Try a seasonal latte with oat milk!
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Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveOur favorite coffee spot. Amazing quality! Light bites as well. This is walkable from our home! Try a seasonal latte with oat milk!
We love the ambiance of this Plaza staple. Great date night or happy hour spot!
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Bistro La Bon
1322 Central AveWe love the ambiance of this Plaza staple. Great date night or happy hour spot!
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
913 Central AveWe come here too much in the summer ;)!
Villani's Bakery
901 Pecan AveGet a slice of pistachio cheese cake - you’ll thank us!
Celebrities and Presidents alike have eaten here! Top BBQ in town!
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveCelebrities and Presidents alike have eaten here! Top BBQ in town!
Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveAn iconic dive bar
A can't miss spot! Start with ceviche and get the Cuban Fried Rice!
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Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria
1205 Thomas AvenueA can't miss spot! Start with ceviche and get the Cuban Fried Rice!
Walk a few doors down from our house to this amazing tapas restaurant owned by a nearby neighbor! Get a mule cocktail!
Grinning Mule
1109 Morningside DriveWalk a few doors down from our house to this amazing tapas restaurant owned by a nearby neighbor! Get a mule cocktail!
Parks & Nature
Freedom Park
1908 East BlvdLittle Sugar Creek Greenway
1133 Metropolitan AveLake Norman
Veteranen-Gedenkpark
2136 Central AveWalking distance from our home.
Shopping
Moxie Mercantile
2008 Commonwealth AveSouthPark
4400 Sharon RdSlate Interiors
2025 Central AveCharlotte Collective
110 Central AveNordstrom SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdArts & Culture
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StBechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StThe Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage RdEssentials
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveTarget
900 Metropolitan AveHarris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity RdCVS Pharmacy
1235 Pecan AveEntertainment & Activities
National white water center
US National Whitewater Center DriveRegal Manor Twin
609 Providence RdNeighborhood Theatre
511 E 36th StMusic Venue
AvidXchange Music Factory
1000 North Carolina Music Factory BlvdWalk to the coliseum from our home! Or take a $5 uber!
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Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team
2700 E Independence BlvdWalk to the coliseum from our home! Or take a $5 uber!
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
400 E Morehead StNeighborhoods
South End
NoDa
Dilworth
Myers Park
Plaza Midwood