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Optimist Hall: Food Hall, Retail, Bars, Games etc. Tons of dope restaurants to try and hang out. 10/10 Recommended #NoDa https://instagram.com/optimisthallclt?igshid=1l95sdtnrnhs7
#CampNorthEnd: Very Arsty/Cultural. They are sitting on 75 acre industrial site that features Art Studios, Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Breweries, Food Stalls/ Trucks, Retail, Picnic Areas, Photo ops etc. Recently opened a black owned restaurant (Leah & Louise).
https://instagram.com/campnorthend?igshid=zos8hkjq6wir < Check Out their IG for updates.
In this pandemic, picnics have been very popular. Here are some spots for you: Lake Norman/Ramsey Creek Park. Independence. Fourth Ward. Romare Bearden, Freedom, Hornets Nest, Marshall, First Ward, Veterans Memorial, Clark’s Creek, Pearl Street.
Last year around this time I posted a thread about my treehouse adventure and so many people were asking where it is and the link ... we’ll you’re in luck. It’s located in Concord but worth it. Definitely a dope experience. https://abnb.me/3FeBEvKjX7
https://twitter.com/evolutionofjay/status/1142174834136420353?s=21 https://twitter.com/evolutionofjay/status/1142174834136420353
Other Dope Spots for a #Staycation in the area: https://abnb.me/rQcBc20jX7
Hiking: Crowders Mountain, Kings Mountain, Stone Mountain, Linville Falls, Hanging Rock, South Mountain.
Love Candles? Want to make your own? Check out Candle Bar. Located in South End. https://instagram.com/paddywaxcandlebar?igshid=953hh4icduiz
Riding bikes has been very pandemic date material. Don’t sleep on it. And it’s cheap. Lol. Ride around the city and grab some food etc. Use Charlotte BCycle for $8 a day or $9.99 for unlimited month. https://instagram.com/charlottebcycle?igshid=1j3nqup5mrlac
Bike Trails: Charlotte Rail Trail (My Favorite) located in South End. Meet/Park @ Hot Taco (For Free) Bikes are located by the Light Rail and ridddeeee the city.
Also for Bikes: Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Sherman Branch, Whitewater Center, Lower McAlpine Creek, Renaissance Park, Baxter Village.
Need Plants? Nursery and Greenhouse Dates can be very intimate. Check out some of my faves: Oakdale Greenhouses, Grow CLT, Shades Of Moss (Black Owned), Pikes, Malones, Cactus Club and Coming Soon > Noire Oasis: The Plant Boutique (also Black Owned) More Details to Come.
Museums: Harvey B. Gantt Center for AA Arts & Culture, Mint, Bechtler, McColl Center, New Gallery Modern Art, CLT Museum of History, Levine, NC Music Hall of Fame, Discovery Place, Backing Up Classics, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Latta Plantation.
Science on the Rocks: https://science.discoveryplace.org/programs-and-classes/science-on-the-rocks Each month features themed activities and a chance for adults age 21+ to explore the Museum after-hours. They transform each floor of the Museum with crazy activities, costume contests, bars and music.
Rooftop-ish Bars for city views and drinks: Merchant & Trade, Fahrenheit, City Lights Rooftop, Graham Street Pub, Whiskey Warehouse, Nuvole, The Imperial, Craft City Social Club, Vue Sky Lounge.
Outdoors & Adventure: US National Whitewater Center: Rafting, Biking, Ziplining, Live Music, Craft Beer, Food etc. https://instagram.com/usnwc?igshid=u29d7s83mmdm
Queens Landing Sightseeing and Dinner Cruise https://queenslanding.com
Rocking River Adventures: https://rockinriveradventures.com
Dave’s Paddle Boats (University) http://davespaddleboats.sitesvr.com
Wanna take a couples cooking class? https://chefalyssaskitchen.com
Drive In Movies: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Temporaily featuring their Summer Drive In Series), Hounds Drive In, Knight Drive In, Badin Rd Drive In, Sunset Drive In, Music Yard CLT (Check for current events going on)
Sip and Paint? You can check out these places Studio Cellar & Cajun Canvas (BYOB Sip and Paint) OR you can set up your own at home/park like I did! Canvases were $10 @ Target. Mini Easels were $12 @ Micheal’s on Sale.
Frankie’s Fun Park. Adult Fun. Good, Dranks, Games, Go-Karts, Mini Golf etc. https://instagram.com/frankiesofcharlotte?igshid=vo587dd4zbz6
Treehouse Vineyards. If you are a wine lover this is a cute little spot outside of CLT. Wine Tastings etc. I rented an actual “Date Night” Treehouse for $25 & you can have a picnic as well with live music. Check GroupOn for the Deals! https://www.treehousevineyards.com/
Crave: Very well known desert and hookah spot in #Uptown. This place definitely gives me Date night vibes with the dimmed lights and esthetic. Grab Dinner, Desert, Drinks and Hookah in one little cute spot. https://instagram.com/crave.clt?igshid=1axa9oipeeqo7
Like Animals? Check out this drive thru Safari not too far from CLT. Lazy 5 Ranch. https://instagram.com/lazy5ranch?igshid=n5ptb8rw9n4s
Charlotte Food & Other Treasures:
• Basil Thai Cuisine - Uptown across from 5Church (Best Thai in Charlotte)
• 5Church - $2.50 Mimosas (Hella strong)
• Futo Buta - Ramen - South End
• Dilworth Tasting Room - South End (Cute Little Wine Bar for meet & greets)
• Basil Thai Cuisine - Uptown across from 5Church (Best Thai in Charlotte)
• 5Church - $2.50 Mimosas (Hella strong)
• Futo Buta - Ramen - South End
• Dilworth Tasting Room - South End (Cute Little Wine Bar for meet & greets)
• Soul Gastrolounge - Uptown
• Village Tavern - South Park
• Anita’s Mexican Grill - Yorkmont Road (Disclaimer it’s a little hood but the tacos are A1 and there is always a line because it’s that good and super cheap )
• Village Tavern - South Park
• Anita’s Mexican Grill - Yorkmont Road (Disclaimer it’s a little hood but the tacos are A1 and there is always a line because it’s that good and super cheap )
• Coco and The Director - Uptown off West Trade (Super Cute Coffee Shop) • Shake Shack - Park Road Shopping Center & South End
• Vapianos - Uptown (Cute Inexpensive Italian - Try the Sangria )
• 7th Restaurant and Lounge - Uptown - Black Owned Brunch or Dinner (Bomb Chicken
• Vapianos - Uptown (Cute Inexpensive Italian - Try the Sangria )
• 7th Restaurant and Lounge - Uptown - Black Owned Brunch or Dinner (Bomb Chicken
• Rosemont - Southend (Inexpensive Food and Cute Drinks, Super packed on game days/nights)
• Haberdish - NoDa - Brunch
• Heist Brewery - NoDa $19.00 Sunday Brunch Buffet and $15 Mimosas
• Benny Pennelo’s - NoDa - $5 NY Slice Pizza
• Cabo Fish Taco - NoDa
• Haberdish - NoDa - Brunch
• Heist Brewery - NoDa $19.00 Sunday Brunch Buffet and $15 Mimosas
• Benny Pennelo’s - NoDa - $5 NY Slice Pizza
• Cabo Fish Taco - NoDa
• Sabor Latin Street Grill - NoDa/Uptown
• Mangos - NoDa - Caribbean Brunch
• Amélies Bakery & Cafe - NoDa
• Whiskey Warehouse - Plaza Midwood
• Holler and Dash - South Blvd - Brunch
• Zada Janes - Plaza Midwood - Brunch
• Mangos - NoDa - Caribbean Brunch
• Amélies Bakery & Cafe - NoDa
• Whiskey Warehouse - Plaza Midwood
• Holler and Dash - South Blvd - Brunch
• Zada Janes - Plaza Midwood - Brunch
• Tupelo Honey - Uptown < brunch >
• Leroy Fox - South End <Brunch / known for fried chicken >
• Mimosa Grill - Uptown
•Pikes Old Fashioned Soda Shop
•Draught - Brunch (Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar)
•The Asbury -Brunch
•Sage - Soul Food/Hookah/Music
•Mert’s Heart &Soul
• Leroy Fox - South End <Brunch / known for fried chicken >
• Mimosa Grill - Uptown
•Pikes Old Fashioned Soda Shop
•Draught - Brunch (Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar)
•The Asbury -Brunch
•Sage - Soul Food/Hookah/Music
•Mert’s Heart &Soul
•300 East - American Food
•Napa on Providence - Brunch
•Haymaker - Brunch
•Famous Toastery
•Another Broken Egg Cafe
•Cuzzos Cuisine
•Seafood Connection
•The Suffolk Punch
•Midnight Diner
•Napa on Providence - Brunch
•Haymaker - Brunch
•Famous Toastery
•Another Broken Egg Cafe
•Cuzzos Cuisine
•Seafood Connection
•The Suffolk Punch
•Midnight Diner
•The Flying Biscuit Cafe
•Crispy Crepe
•STATS
•Sports One
•The Imperial - Good Cocktails
•Sophia’s Lounge
•Fahrenheit Roof Top Bar
•Flight
•Crispy Crepe
•STATS
•Sports One
•The Imperial - Good Cocktails
•Sophia’s Lounge
•Fahrenheit Roof Top Bar
•Flight
•The Peace Pipe - $6 Ciroc Peach Mimosas on Sunday. $16.00 Hookah Everyday
• Barreled @ The Lift - Hookah
• Recess Charlotte - Hookah/Games
• Fire House Bar & Lounge - Hookah/Swings/DJ
• Red @ 28th - Hookah/Soulful Sundays- Open Mic
•Queen Park Social - Games/Food/Drinks
• Barreled @ The Lift - Hookah
• Recess Charlotte - Hookah/Games
• Fire House Bar & Lounge - Hookah/Swings/DJ
• Red @ 28th - Hookah/Soulful Sundays- Open Mic
•Queen Park Social - Games/Food/Drinks
