HON GUIDE TO Charlotte

STAY

  • The Carolina Tree House
  • Arts District Airbnb
  • Plaza Midwood Bungalow
  • Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

    • EAT

  • Culture Shop: Gourmet grilled cheese
  • Oh my Soul: live music every weekend
  • Lang Van
  • Roppongi Ramen Bar
  • Good Food On Montford
  • Reigning Donuts
  • Superica
  • Xiao Bao Biscuit

    • SHOP

  • Shops at Camp North End: That’s Novel, Grow, Good Postage, Windy O’Connor, and more!!
  • Shop 5 one 5
  • Boem
  • OMJ: for the men in your life
  • Golden Carrot
  • Girl Tribe
  • Selenite
  • Shop House of Nomad: check out our new location in Southpark!
  • Slate: for vintage finds!
  • Chosen

    • DO

  • An afternoon at Optimist Hall: enjoy the patio we had fun designing at El Thrifty
  • Enjoy a wine flight at Mere’s.
  • Meditate and enjoy the infrared sauna: Mood House
  • Bop around NODA: visit Salud Bottle Shop, breweries and shops.
  • Mint Museum Randolph: have a picnic afterwards!
  • Brewery hop: There’s no shortage of breweries and bottle shops in CLT! A few of our favorites...Bird Song, Brawley’s, Craft, Triple C
  • Paddywax Candle Bar
  • Pop-Up Yoga + activities at Whitewater Center
  • Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden: a hidden gem! Live music on Thursdays.
  • Funny Bus Tours: a great way to hear a little about Charlotte history and our neighborhoods but not stuffy or boring! Bonus...BYOB!
  • Wander Fourth Ward Historic District: if you happen to be in CLT in May they offer an amazing garden tour of private residences. Can’t forget to pop in Alexander Michaels for a pint, a Charlotte tradition. The patio at Poplar St. tapas has an adorable patio to check out too!
  • The Thirsty Beaver Saloon: it doesn’t get more “hole in a wall” than this! It’s like stepping back into the 70’s. Great place to shoot pool on a rainy afternoon.
  • Lake Norman: while it’s not technically in Charlotte, locals love driving 30 minutes north for a day on the lake! Be sure to check out Hello, Sailor.
  • Knights Games: We’re not much into baseball, but we love any excuse to get outside! And some of the best views of our skyline.
  • Chef Alyssa cooking class
  • Enjoy the greenway and the rail trail. Rent a bike and ride through Freedom Park.
  • Confetti Hearts Wall
  • See a concert at one of our many theaters: Neighborhood Theatre, Visulite, Evening Muse
  • Karaoke at Jeff’s Bucket Shop
  • See a summertime concert at the outdoor amphitheater at NC Music Factory
  • SOCO Gallery
  • Hidell Brooks Gallery
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