Guidebook for Charlotte
Shopping/Restaurants/Theaters
Walkable distance.... about a mile.
Walmart Supercenter
3850 E Independence BlvdNearby, for whatever you may need.
Large outlet mall, with many major stores and within easy distance to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
184 locals recommend
Charlotte Premium Outlets
5404 New Fashion WayLarge outlet mall, with many major stores and within easy distance to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Large, beautiful mall, with all the major stores and restaurants within easy distance...in a very nice location. On the way to Concord and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
128 locals recommend
Northlake Mall
6801 Northlake Mall DrLarge, beautiful mall, with all the major stores and restaurants within easy distance...in a very nice location. On the way to Concord and the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Large, beautiful mall, with all the major stores and restaurants within easy distance...in a very nice upscale location.
326 locals recommend
SouthPark
4400 Sharon RdLarge, beautiful mall, with all the major stores and restaurants within easy distance...in a very nice upscale location.
Multiplex with first-run films, light meals, beer & wine, plus indie shorts by local filmmakers.
7 locals recommend
Cinebarre Arboretum
8008 Providence RdMultiplex with first-run films, light meals, beer & wine, plus indie shorts by local filmmakers.
Cinemark Movies 10
9508 Northeast Ct
Short drive, newer theater.
Cinemark Movie Bistro
9630 Monroe RdThere's something for everyone here. A mix of 92 shops, restaurants and a movie theater. Good food, great stores with great prices.
Arboretum Shopping Center Drive
Arboretum Shopping Center DriveThere's something for everyone here. A mix of 92 shops, restaurants and a movie theater. Good food, great stores with great prices.
Sightseeing
Nice little town, nearby. Farmers market, coffee shop, a great old-time hardware store, ice cream, plus "big town" national chain stores, as well.
19 locals recommend
Matthews
Nice little town, nearby. Farmers market, coffee shop, a great old-time hardware store, ice cream, plus "big town" national chain stores, as well.
Great for a walk or bike through a natural and historic neighborhood and setting. Nice neighborhood drive, as well.
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East BlvdGreat for a walk or bike through a natural and historic neighborhood and setting. Nice neighborhood drive, as well.
Public garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events.
151 locals recommend
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdPublic garden with tropical plant conservatory, fountains & pavilion, available for private events.
Historic and Contemporary at the same time. This area is Charlotte's business & financial center, Panthers Football Stadium, lots of restaurants, bars, museums, etc.
7 locals recommend
First Ward
Historic and Contemporary at the same time. This area is Charlotte's business & financial center, Panthers Football Stadium, lots of restaurants, bars, museums, etc.
The Charlotte Museum of History is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that interprets and preserves Charlotte’s unique history, enriching the community through shared understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future.
The Museum is the steward of the ca. 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Home Site, a National Register of Historic Places site, and places an emphasis on the settlement of the Carolina Backcountry and the ideas and events that led to the American Revolution. The Alexander House is the last extant home of a framer of North Carolina’s 1776 Constitution and Bill of Rights and the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County. In addition to the house, the Alexander home site contains a reproduction log kitchen, reconstructed two-story springhouse and log barn.
33 locals recommend
Charlotte Museum of History
3500 Shamrock DrThe Charlotte Museum of History is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that interprets and preserves Charlotte’s unique history, enriching the community through shared understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future.
The Museum is the steward of the ca. 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Home Site, a National Register of Historic Places site, and places an emphasis on the settlement of the Carolina Backcountry and the ideas and events that led to the American Revolution. The Alexander House is the last extant home of a framer of North Carolina’s 1776 Constitution and Bill of Rights and the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County. In addition to the house, the Alexander home site contains a reproduction log kitchen, reconstructed two-story springhouse and log barn.
Entertainment & Activities
World class roller coasters, large water park, etc., on the borderline of North & South Carolina. See their website for current hours and special events.
484 locals recommend
Carowinds
300 Carowinds BlvdWorld class roller coasters, large water park, etc., on the borderline of North & South Carolina. See their website for current hours and special events.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdIf you're a Nascar fan... gotta go!!
Charlotte Motor Speedway station
Watch for special Nascar activites and events.
Bank Of America Stadium
Home of the Carolina Panthers Pro Football Team
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StHome of the Charlotte Hornets Pro Basketball Team
It's "where it's at" for night life and the Charlotte scene in Uptown.... Easy to get to using Charlotte Blue Line Light Rail or Buses.
293 locals recommend
Epicentre
210 E Trade StIt's "where it's at" for night life and the Charlotte scene in Uptown.... Easy to get to using Charlotte Blue Line Light Rail or Buses.
Food Scene
Great Food and Bar with a very cool atmosphere.... easy to find and very close.
Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse Grill
316 N Trade StGreat Food and Bar with a very cool atmosphere.... easy to find and very close.
Pizza Peel & Tap Room
110 Matthews Station StPizza and drinks in a family atmosphere.
Stacks
11100 Monroe RdYummy breakfasts and lunches right up the road.
Famous Toastery Matthews
1640 Sardis Rd NBreakfast/Brunch/Lunch.... always good. Only a mile away!
First Watch - Matthews Township
1643 Matthews Township PkwyReally good food... breakfast and lunch.... about 10 minutes away.
Ice cream, walk-up serving... It's an easy walk from downtown Matthews.
6 locals recommend
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
545 W John StIce cream, walk-up serving... It's an easy walk from downtown Matthews.
Famous as a great example of NC Barbeque... even President Obama stopped by when he was in town.
179 locals recommend
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveFamous as a great example of NC Barbeque... even President Obama stopped by when he was in town.
Medical, Transportation and Services
Park your car and take a ride into Uptown Charlotte for a date, a sports event or just some shopping around. No hunting for a parking place and easy on & off at the light rail stops along the way.
23 locals recommend
I-485 Station
Park your car and take a ride into Uptown Charlotte for a date, a sports event or just some shopping around. No hunting for a parking place and easy on & off at the light rail stops along the way.
Very small, convenient, northeast of town, and easy to get to from here. Less expensive flights, too. Plan on an hour to drive and park.... I recommend arriving 1 1/2 hours prior to your flight time.
17 locals recommend
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
9000 Aviation Blvd NWVery small, convenient, northeast of town, and easy to get to from here. Less expensive flights, too. Plan on an hour to drive and park.... I recommend arriving 1 1/2 hours prior to your flight time.
Other side of town, but easy to get to from here. Plan on an hour to drive, in case of traffic issues.... Then, add parking time and I recommend arriving 1 1/2- 2 hours prior to your flight time.
116 locals recommend
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 Josh Birmingham PkwyOther side of town, but easy to get to from here. Plan on an hour to drive, in case of traffic issues.... Then, add parking time and I recommend arriving 1 1/2- 2 hours prior to your flight time.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
1500 Matthews Township PkwyHospital, Emergency Room
Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
9600 E Independence BlvdCTC/Arena station
Light Rail and Buses Central Station