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So
you’re new to Charlotte,
and you’re wondering what there is to see and do. Here are
some things to get you
started:
Nightlife
Uptown
Charlotte’s
Uptown streets are lined with bars, clubs, live music venues,
and numerous restaurants. Stop in at Ri-Ra's, an Irish
Pub that serves
lunch and dinner. Enjoy great food, beer, and live traditional Irish music. Drop by Latorre's, a Latin-inspired restaurant that turns into the hottest Latin dance
club in Charlotte on Friday and Saturday night.
Free salsa lessons start at 10:30 p.m. Therapy Marketplace and
Café is another popular hangout featuring live
music, a full menu, and an extensive martini menu. On
Wednesdays it’s Martini Madness with all martinis half
price.
Dilworth
East
Blvd. runs through the heart of Dilworth and is home to numerous bars,
restaurants, and coffee shops. Enjoy eats at the City Tavern then
cruise
down to Red Square
for a quick game of pool, topped off with a fresh
coffee from Starbucks.
If Asian fusion cooking is your thing, Zen is the best
in town.
NODA
Charlotte’s
historic arts district is home to a collection of
art galleries, performance venues, and funky restaurants. The
neighborhood
hosts a free gallery crawl every first and third Friday of the month.
Theaters and Museums
Discovery
Place, The
Museum of the New South, and The Mint Museum of Art are
a
few of the many cultural centers Charlotte has to offer. Discovery
Place boasts a huge IMAX theater and has hosted many important
exhibits,
such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Actor's
Theater of Charlotte, along with
the Children's
Theater of Charlotte, produce many works by contemporary
playwrights from off-broadway to regional shows.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Catch a show Uptown or Summer Pops at Symphony Park near
the South Park Mall.
Bobcat's Arena
Home of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA
team and numerous concerts.
Outdoor
Activities
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Located just west of Charlotte,
at the NC/SC state line, this 110 acre garden boasts
a dozen sparkling fountains, themed gardens, and a 13,500-square-foot
Visitor
Pavilion.
Lowe’s
Motor Speedway
With a large majority of NASCAR teams based
within 30 miles of Lowe’s Motor Speedway near Charlotte,
this is truly the heart of NASCAR country. The
facility is considered one of the busiest sports venues in the country
with
more than 380 events a year.
Taste of Charlotte
Located in Uptown Charlotte,
Lowes Foods Taste of Charlotte is the area’s largest
food festival. The event attracts more than 100,000 people and features
food
from some of Charlotte’s
finest restaurants.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Parks & Recreation
Department
Home
to 210 parks and facilities located on more than 16,500 acres
of parkland
throughout Mecklenburg County.
Parks come in all shapes and sizes ranging from
small neighborhood parks to large district parks.
Charlotte's
Annual Home & Garden Tour
Hosted
by the Mint Museums, this tour features an array of elegant homes and
gardens located in some of Charlotte’s
most beautiful neighborhoods.
Wachovia
Championship
Hosted
at Charlotte’s
Quail
Hollow Club and recognized by the golf
community as one of the top events on the PGA Tour.
Lake Norman
Located
just outside of Charlotte, Lake Norman
offers 520 miles of shoreline and is the largest
manmade lake in the Carolinas.
Enjoy a variety of water recreational activities,
fine dining, and upscale shopping.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
This
whitewater center is located just 15 minutes from the city center on
the Catawba River. Over 300 acres of Class I - IV rapids available for
amateurs to professionals. Trails for hiking, biking, and running
complement this huge park. Trip fees start at $15.
Paramount
Carrowinds
More
than 105 acres of world-class rides, shows, and Hollywood-themed
attractions, including rollercoasters, water rides, and a 13-acre water
park.
Queen's Landing
A
family entertainment center located on Lake Norman, Queen's Landing
serves as the launching point for the Lady of the Lake and
the Catawba Queen. Both the Lady of the Lake (a 90 ft luxury
yatch) and the Catawba Queen (a replica Mississippi riverboat) offer
charters and nightly dinner cruises.
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