Neighborhoods
Historic district with vibrant shops for food, coffee, and ice cream all on Central Ave.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Historic district with vibrant shops for food, coffee, and ice cream all on Central Ave.
Beautiful outdoor parks with water features. Several museum and a theater.
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
Beautiful outdoor parks with water features. Several museum and a theater.
NoDa
A lively hip place with LOTS of food options!
Up and coming spot with great food options. Walk along the light rail or better yet, take the light rail!
208 locals recommend
South End
Up and coming spot with great food options. Walk along the light rail or better yet, take the light rail!
Entertainment
Theater, bowling, and the like.
Lively place especially on weekends. Plenty of food options and a theater on the top floor.
293 locals recommend
Epicentre
210 E Trade StLively place especially on weekends. Plenty of food options and a theater on the top floor.
Food Scene
A new hip spot with great coffee. A great place to relax and unwind.
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StA new hip spot with great coffee. A great place to relax and unwind.
Great food options. Pure Pizza is a must! Don't skip coffee at "Not Just Coffee" because it's really not just coffee...
95 locals recommend
7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StGreat food options. Pure Pizza is a must! Don't skip coffee at "Not Just Coffee" because it's really not just coffee...
If you're a coffee person, this is THE best coffee in town hands down! I made it rhyme. That's how good it is.
88 locals recommend
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StIf you're a coffee person, this is THE best coffee in town hands down! I made it rhyme. That's how good it is.
If you are an ice cream person, you must try the "cookie monster" flavor. It is just addicting!
17 locals recommend
Two Scoops Creamery Plaza Midwood
913 Central AveIf you are an ice cream person, you must try the "cookie monster" flavor. It is just addicting!
Cozy and open place to have coffee and a pastry. Occasionally live musical performance.
12 locals recommend
The Hobbyist
2100 N Davidson StCozy and open place to have coffee and a pastry. Occasionally live musical performance.
Great pastry options. Coffee and Teas. Vintage feel.
202 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StGreat pastry options. Coffee and Teas. Vintage feel.
Children
If you have children, this place will light up their curiosity! It's a hands-on experience that's well worth it. There is also an IMAX theater featuring an amazing discovery.
7 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 North Tryon StreetIf you have children, this place will light up their curiosity! It's a hands-on experience that's well worth it. There is also an IMAX theater featuring an amazing discovery.
Children's library with interactive games and a theater featuring kids plays and shows.
42 locals recommend
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th StChildren's library with interactive games and a theater featuring kids plays and shows.
Park
Amazing view of the skyline right outside downtown. You can walk or jog. Maybe rent a bike or an electric scooter?
The view is even more spectacular at night!
Midtown Park
510 S Kings DrAmazing view of the skyline right outside downtown. You can walk or jog. Maybe rent a bike or an electric scooter?
The view is even more spectacular at night!
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StThe first picture says it all!
Beautiful view in the heart of the city. Grab coffee across the street from 7th Street Market and take a walk around this park.
35 locals recommend
First Ward Park
301 E 7th StBeautiful view in the heart of the city. Grab coffee across the street from 7th Street Market and take a walk around this park.