Things to Do in Charlotte, NC
Even in the Lake Norman area, we often run out of interesting things to do or want to try something new. We are fortunate to live so close to Charlotte. Particularly in the Denver, NC area, Charlotte is just a short trip down the New Hwy 16.
Soon Charlotte will be hosting the North Carolina Century 21 Awards Event and Spring Rally. CENTURY 21 sent out a great list of things to do while in the Charlotte Area. This list is great for any one venturing into the Charlotte area from anywhere during April 17-19 or any other time for that matter.
Even though we live so close to Charlotte, we often need the help of a friend that lives in Charlotte to point out the best places to visit. Have FUN!
The Charlotte Epicentre
Down Town Nightlife:
EpiCentre complex – Charlotte’s newest downtown complex featuring restaurants, music, shopping, movie theatre. Visit the website for a complete list. 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC. www.pavilionatepicentre.com
Featured attractions located in the Epicentre:
Howl at the Moon – Dueling Piano Bar. 704-936-4695 www.howlatthemoon.com
Whiskey River – country/rock/live music/dancing. 704-749-1097 www.whiskeyrivercharlotte.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Whisky River
BlackFin Restaurant – 704-577-4767
Other Downtown attractions:
Ri-Ra’s Irish Pub – 208 N. Tryon St., 704-333-5554 www.rira.com
Buckhead Saloon – 201 E. 5th St., 704-370-0687
Cosmos Café – 300 N. College St., 704-372-3553 www.cosmoscafe.com
Cosmos Cafe
Blue Restaurant and Bar – Hearst Tower corner of 5th and College, 704-927-2583 www.bluerestaurantandbar.com
Capital Grille – 201 N. Tryon St., Ste 1000, 704-348-1400 ww.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/charlotte/main.asp
Local Attractions – Museums, amusement parks, festivals:
Carowinds Amusement Park – 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273, www.carowinds.com
Carowinds
Ray’s Splash Planet – Indoor Water Park – 215 N. Sycamore St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-432-4729
Opera Carolina – Performance Saturday April 18: Turandot, Time: 8:00pm, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-372-1000 www.Operacarolina.com www.blumenthalcenter.org
Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games – April 18-19, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078, 704-875-3113 www.ruralhill.net
Discovery Place – 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-372-0471, www.discoveryplace.org
Levine Museum of the New South – 200 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202, 704-333-1887 www.museumofthenewsouth.org
The Charlotte Museum of History And Hezekiah Alexander Homesite – 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215, 704-568-1774 www.charlottemuseum.org
The Mint Museum – 2730 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207, 704-337-2000, www.mintmuseum.org
Billy Graham Library – 4330 Westmont Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-401-3200 www.billygraham.org
Shopping:
South Park Mall – 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211, www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=788
NorthLake Mall – 6801 Northlake Mall Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216, www.shopnorthlake.com
Epicentre Shops – 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC, www.pavilionatepicentre.com
Ballantyne Village – 14825 John J. Delaney Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277, www.ballantynevillage.com
Local Public Golf Courses:
Ballantyne Resort (Golf Club Course) – 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-341-4653 www.ballantyneresort.com/golf
Charlotte Golf Links – 11500 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-846-7990 www.charlottegolf.com
Renaissance Park Golf Club – 1525 West Tyvola Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-357-3373 www.parkandrec.com
Charles T. Myers Golf Course – 7817 Harrisburg Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215, 704-536-1692
Highland Creek – 7101 Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269, 704-875-9000
Highland Creek Golf Course
Michelle, don’t forget the Bobcats, the Checkers, the Panthers, Lowes Motor Speedway, theaters…. I Love Charlotte!
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Wow! That’s a mouthfull of things to do in Charlotte. Its so many different things to do- it would take a year just to scratch the surface. That’s why I like living here!
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By the way, I have to every place and your blog and I can truly say! I am not leaving! My husband and I choose Charlotte to start our businesses and our families! Continue your good work. I will send any house hunters your way!