Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC
Places to go in Charlotte
144 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
Haberdish
Stylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.
3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Food & Drink
Haraz Coffee House
1204 Central Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

Arts & Culture
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
African-American art, history & culture celebrated in an institution with a striking, modern facade.
551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Food & Drink
Hestia Rooftop
14819 Ballantyne Village Way 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

Outdoors
Hornets Nest Park
Roomy day park featuring disc golf & a fishing lake, plus a BMX track hosting competitions.
6301 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA

Nightlife
Imperial
Trendy bar featuring craft cocktails, a rooftop patio, live music nights & industrial-chic decor.
300 N College St #102, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Shopping
K|LA Boutique
4123 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

Wellness
Khali Yoga Center
1210 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Outdoors
Lake Norman State Park
State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.
759 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166, USA

Outdoors
Latta Nature Preserve
Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.
5226 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA

Outdoors
Latta Park
32-acre county park with sports facilities, hiking/biking trails, a playground & a picnic shelter.
601 E Park Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

Family
Lazy 5 Ranch
Zoo with domestic & exotic animals from 6 continents, with wagon rides & petting areas.
15100 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Outdoors
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
19 miles of paved hiking & biking paths along Little Sugar Creek, with views & connections to parks.
1133 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

Food & Drink
Lottie’s Cafe
210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Outdoors
McAlpine Creek Park
114-acre county park with a lake & fishing pier, soccer fields, hiking & bike trails, & a dog park.
8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212, USA

Outdoors
McDowell Nature Preserve
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278, USA

Nightlife
Merchant and Trade
Chic locale atop the Kimpton Tryon Park serving craft cocktails, local beers & elevated bar bites.
303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Arts & Culture
Mint Museum Randolph
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.
2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

Arts & Culture
Mint Museum Uptown
Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.
at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Sports & Recreation
Mission Laser Charlotte
10403 Park Rd Unit J, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

Wellness
Mood House
2400 Park Rd A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

Sports & Recreation
Mooresville Golf Club
205 Golf Course Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Arts & Culture
Museum of Illusions - Charlotte
601 S Tryon St #138, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Food & Drink
Naked Farmer
2725 South Blvd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA