Guidebook for Charlotte
Food Scene
Great local bread company with cronuts, sandwiches, pastries, coffees, and FREE WI-FI.
Fourth Ward Bread Co.
312 N Graham StGreat local bread company with cronuts, sandwiches, pastries, coffees, and FREE WI-FI.
This is Fahrenheit at Skye Condominiums, Charlotte's first and only rooftop restaurant. Celebrity Chef Rocco Whalen has crafted an amazing menu in an even more amazing venue, with full skyline views!
222 S Caldwell St
This is Fahrenheit at Skye Condominiums, Charlotte's first and only rooftop restaurant. Celebrity Chef Rocco Whalen has crafted an amazing menu in an even more amazing venue, with full skyline views!
An amazing, trendy dessert and hookah bar only 3 blocks from our condo. Calling ahead is recommended.
53 locals recommend
Crave Dessert Bar
500 W 5th StAn amazing, trendy dessert and hookah bar only 3 blocks from our condo. Calling ahead is recommended.
This is that spot that only the locals know. Local craft brews and the city's finest burger are two great reason to give this spot a try.
71 locals recommend
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StThis is that spot that only the locals know. Local craft brews and the city's finest burger are two great reason to give this spot a try.
Just a block and a half from our condo, this is a great place to grab a quick coffee and breakfast.
22 locals recommend
Dunkin'
231 N Graham StJust a block and a half from our condo, this is a great place to grab a quick coffee and breakfast.
Traditional fare, with football (soccer) on the telly, and a great beer selection, this one of your host's favorite spots in the city.
32 locals recommend
Rí Rá Irish Pub
208 N Tryon StTraditional fare, with football (soccer) on the telly, and a great beer selection, this one of your host's favorite spots in the city.
Wearing last night a little hard? 5Church has an amazing upscale brunch, and they have mimosas and bloody marys at the ready.
55 locals recommend
5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon StWearing last night a little hard? 5Church has an amazing upscale brunch, and they have mimosas and bloody marys at the ready.
Essentials
CVS
231 N Graham StJust steps from our condo, great for basic groceries and health needs.
Uptown's primary grocery store, featuring a great selection of wines, a deli and hot prepared foods, and a dining upstairs in their imported wine section.
134 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
2717 South BoulevardUptown's primary grocery store, featuring a great selection of wines, a deli and hot prepared foods, and a dining upstairs in their imported wine section.
Sightseeing
Fourth Ward Park
Uptown's finest park. Check out the handcrafted bird houses!
This is considered the official "city center." Come here, see the art installation, listen to live performances, catch a horse-drawn carriage ride , or enter the overstreet mall for stores and dining.
Trade St & Tryon St station
This is considered the official "city center." Come here, see the art installation, listen to live performances, catch a horse-drawn carriage ride , or enter the overstreet mall for stores and dining.
Charlotte's newest park, featuring a water wall (where children are welcome to play), gardens, plenty of grass for picnics or play, and a great view of the uptown skyline!
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StCharlotte's newest park, featuring a water wall (where children are welcome to play), gardens, plenty of grass for picnics or play, and a great view of the uptown skyline!
GOT A DOG? This is uptown's dog park. Take your puppy and let him or her run free!
24 locals recommend
Frazier Park
1201 W 4th Street ExtGOT A DOG? This is uptown's dog park. Take your puppy and let him or her run free!
Summer home of Shakespeare in the park, fun art pieces, and restaurants (check out Fuel Pizza!)
17 locals recommend
The Green
425 S Tryon StSummer home of Shakespeare in the park, fun art pieces, and restaurants (check out Fuel Pizza!)
Entertainment & Activities
Young or old, you owe yourself a trip to Discovery Place. Featuring IMAX films, hands-on science, and special exhibits, this is a can't-miss stop on your tour of Charlotte!
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StYoung or old, you owe yourself a trip to Discovery Place. Featuring IMAX films, hands-on science, and special exhibits, this is a can't-miss stop on your tour of Charlotte!
Charlotte's most kid-friendly library branch, featuring a great selection of books, toys, and is home to the Charlotte Children's Theater.
42 locals recommend
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th StCharlotte's most kid-friendly library branch, featuring a great selection of books, toys, and is home to the Charlotte Children's Theater.
Everything Else
Black's Tire & Auto Service
8100 Fairview RdCar break down? Don't sweat it. This is just down the street.
Charlotte's boutique firm of top-producing real estate brokers specializing in uptown and surrounding neighborhoods. Relocating and looking to rent or buy,? Stop by or call!
The McDevitt Agency
1111 Metropolitan AvenueCharlotte's boutique firm of top-producing real estate brokers specializing in uptown and surrounding neighborhoods. Relocating and looking to rent or buy,? Stop by or call!
Arts & Culture
Bars, clubs, restaurants, bowling, shopping, a gym, and a hotel - this complex has it all! Ask your host for recommendations!
293 locals recommend
Epicentre
210 E Trade StBars, clubs, restaurants, bowling, shopping, a gym, and a hotel - this complex has it all! Ask your host for recommendations!
Home of the Charlotte Hornets (formerly Bobcats), the Checkers (hockey), and every major concert, this is also a Hunger Games filming site!
245 locals recommend
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StHome of the Charlotte Hornets (formerly Bobcats), the Checkers (hockey), and every major concert, this is also a Hunger Games filming site!
See where the south has been and our vision for the future!
113 locals recommend
Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StSee where the south has been and our vision for the future!
Charlotte's modern art museum. Even the building is amazing!
156 locals recommend
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StCharlotte's modern art museum. Even the building is amazing!
The Mint Museum houses amazing collections of every kind and era of art.
293 locals recommend
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StThe Mint Museum houses amazing collections of every kind and era of art.
This museum is focused on the arts and culture of African-Americans. A must-see for people of all cultural backgrounds.
91 locals recommend
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StThis museum is focused on the arts and culture of African-Americans. A must-see for people of all cultural backgrounds.
Directed by the world-famous Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, the NC Dance Theatre performances are unparalleled .
North Carolina Dance Theatre
701 N Tryon StDirected by the world-famous Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux and Patricia McBride, the NC Dance Theatre performances are unparalleled .
Just outside of uptown, find great concerts, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Our personal favorite is VBGB, with good, cheap food, a vast selection of craft brews, sand volleyball pits, and patio!
113 locals recommend
AvidXchange Music Factory
1000 North Carolina Music Factory BlvdJust outside of uptown, find great concerts, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Our personal favorite is VBGB, with good, cheap food, a vast selection of craft brews, sand volleyball pits, and patio!
Bank Of America Stadium
Home to the Panthers NFL team!
BB&T Ballpark, home of the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team!
W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
BB&T Ballpark, home of the Charlotte Knights minor league baseball team!
A history of NASCAR racing complete with a hall of current and historic cars. Bonus: In winter, they have a skating rink outdoors!
409 locals recommend
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdA history of NASCAR racing complete with a hall of current and historic cars. Bonus: In winter, they have a skating rink outdoors!