Best of Charlotte, NC
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About Charlotte
Charlotte serves as the county seat of Mecklenburg County and stands as the most populous city in North Carolina. It ranks as the 14th-most populous city in the United States and the seventh-largest in the South. The broader Charlotte metropolitan area is part of an 18-county combined statistical area with an estimated population of 3.47 million as of 2024.
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- 📅 Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour — Tue, Sep 1 · 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street
- 📅 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds — Tue, Sep 1 · 7:00 PM · Atrium Health Ballpark, 250 W B St
- 📅 EMAROSA: High Horse Heaven Tour — Tue, Sep 1 · 7:15 PM · Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room, 511 E 36th St, Charlotte
- 📅 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds — Wed, Sep 2 · 7:00 PM · Atrium Health Ballpark, 250 W B St
Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph is a featured attraction located in the Eastover neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Charlotte
40 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Courtyard Charlotte City Center
Courtyard Charlotte City Center is located at 237 South Tryon Street.
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Econo Lodge Charlotte Airport Area
Econo Lodge Charlotte Airport Area is located at 4115 Glenwood Drive. This hotel serves as an accommodation option in the area.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown is located at 401 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown
Located at 201 South McDowell Street, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown offers accommodation in this neighborhood.
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Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte is located at 201 West Trade Street.
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Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown is a hotel located at 530 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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Hilton Charlotte Uptown
Hilton Charlotte Uptown is a hotel located at 222 East 3rd Street.
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown is located at 508 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
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Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City
Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City is a hotel located at 435 East Trade Street.
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Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown
Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown is a hotel located at 222 South Caldwell Street.
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JW Marriott Charlotte
JW Marriott Charlotte is located at 600 South College Street.
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Le Méridien Charlotte
Le Méridien Charlotte is located at 555 South McDowell Street.
Best Restaurants in Charlotte
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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1900 Mexican Grill
1900 Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Elizabeth neighborhood.
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Akhana Asian Bistro
Akhana Asian Bistro serves Asian cuisine in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood.
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Alexander Michael's
Alexander Michael's is a restaurant located in the Fourth Ward.
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Blasian Asian Way
Blasian Asian Way is a restaurant in the Lockwood neighborhood serving Korean cuisine. The menu features noodles and dumplings.
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Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen serves food in the NoDa neighborhood.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill serves Italian cuisine in the South End neighborhood.
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Dandelion Market
Dandelion Market is a restaurant located in the Uptown neighborhood.
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Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille is an American restaurant in Midtown known for its burgers.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Charlotte
76 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Amelie’s French Bakery and Cafe
Amelie’s French Bakery and Cafe serves French cuisine and pastries in the NoDa neighborhood.
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Burr & Berry Coffee
Burr & Berry Coffee is a café located in the York Road neighborhood.
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Cakeable Cafe
Cakeable Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Uptown neighborhood.
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Daily Mews Cat Cafe
Daily Mews Cat Cafe is a café located in the Echo Hills neighborhood.
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Haraz Coffee House
Haraz Coffee House is a café located in the Colonial Village neighborhood.
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Hex Coffee, Natural Wine, and Kitchen
Hex Coffee, Natural Wine, and Kitchen is a café located in the Lockwood neighborhood.
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Julia's Café & Books
Julia's Café & Books is a coffee shop located in the Echo Hills neighborhood.
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Love in Action Cafe
Love in Action Cafe is a café located in the Thomasboro neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Charlotte
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Brigid's Irish Pub
Brigid's Irish Pub is a bar located in the South End neighborhood.
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Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar serves burgers in the Uptown neighborhood.
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Crown Station
Crown Station is a bar and coffee shop located in the NoDa neighborhood.
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Hattie's Tap & Tavern
Hattie's Tap & Tavern operates as a bar in the Villa Heights neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Charlotte
31 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Activation Studios
Activation Studios is an attraction located in the Villa Heights neighborhood.
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Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art is an attraction located in the Third Ward.
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Charlotte Art League
The Charlotte Art League is an attraction located in the NoDa neighborhood.
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Discovery Place
Discovery Place is an attraction located in the Uptown neighborhood.
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District 57
District 57 is an attraction located in the Ashley Park neighborhood.
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Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture is an attraction located in the Second Ward.
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Levine Museum of the New South
The Levine Museum of the New South is an attraction located in the First Ward.
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Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph is a featured attraction located in the Eastover neighborhood.
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Mint Museum Uptown
Mint Museum Uptown is an attraction located in the Third Ward.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
Located in the Second Ward, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a dedicated attraction for motorsports enthusiasts.
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The James C. Dowd House
The James C. Dowd House is an attraction located in the Camp Greene neighborhood.
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Windy O'Connor
Windy O'Connor is an attraction located in the Lockwood neighborhood.
Best Shops in Charlotte
77 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Current Nostalgia
Current Nostalgia is a shop located in the Lockwood neighborhood.
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El Potrero Western Wear
El Potrero Western Wear is a shop located in the Echo Hills neighborhood.
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Hey Sis Boutique
Hey Sis Boutique is a shop located in the South End neighborhood.
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J. Major's Bridal Boutique
J. Major's Bridal Boutique is a shop located in the South End neighborhood.
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Moxie Mercantile
Moxie Mercantile is a shop located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Charlotte
77 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Alexander Street Park
Alexander Street Park is located at 739 East 12th Street. This park offers a green space for visitors in the area.
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Fourth Ward Park
Fourth Ward Park is located at 301 North Poplar Street. This park offers a green space for visitors to enjoy.
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James Dennis Rash Park
James Dennis Rash Park is located at 1001 West 4th Street Extension. This park offers a local green space for visitors.
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L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park
L.C. Coleman Neighborhood Park is located at 1501 McDonald Street.
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Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park
Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Park is located at 1800 Catherine Simmons Avenue.
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