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.

Haberdish

Food & Drink

Haberdish

Stylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.

3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Haraz Coffee House

Food & Drink

Haraz Coffee House

1204 Central Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

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

Hestia Rooftop

Food & Drink

Hestia Rooftop

14819 Ballantyne Village Way 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA

Hornets Nest Park

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

Imperial

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

K|LA Boutique

Shopping

K|LA Boutique

4123 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA

Khali Yoga Center

Wellness

Khali Yoga Center

1210 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA

Lake Norman State Park

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

Latta Nature Preserve

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

Latta Park

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

Lazy 5 Ranch

Family

Lazy 5 Ranch

Zoo with domestic & exotic animals from 6 continents, with wagon rides & petting areas.

15100 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

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

Lottie’s Cafe

Food & Drink

Lottie’s Cafe

210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

McAlpine Creek Park

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

McDowell Nature Preserve

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

Merchant and Trade

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

Mint Museum Randolph

Arts & Culture

Mint Museum Randolph

Museum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.

2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

Mint Museum Uptown

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

Mission Laser Charlotte

Sports & Recreation

Mission Laser Charlotte

10403 Park Rd Unit J, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA

Mood House

Wellness

Mood House

2400 Park Rd A, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA

Mooresville Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Mooresville Golf Club

205 Golf Course Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Museum of Illusions - Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Museum of Illusions - Charlotte

601 S Tryon St #138, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Naked Farmer

Food & Drink

Naked Farmer

2725 South Blvd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA