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Ask this member a question. diertac A thirty-something enjoying all that Charlotte has to offer. Or, at least as much of it as I can cram in during my spare time!
May 1, 2006
3.0 of 5 stars based on 6 votes
This is my "favorites" list for things to enjoy around Charlotte, NC. I use the word "favorites" instead of "best" because I just know what I love, but I can't claim to have tried every other alternative in the city. If you know of great alternatives, please share them! I plan on adding to this list as I make new discoveries.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Charlotte, Lake Wylie
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  • Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Repeat visitors
  • Appeals to: Business travelers, Couples/romantics, Singles, Students, Budget travelers, Tourists
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1. Favorite Burger: Five Guys Burger and Fries
http://www.fiveguys.com
Located at Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Five Guys has the best burgers (and fries!) in Charlotte.
2. Favorite Greek/Italian: Ilios Noche
http://www.iliosnoche.com
Located at Providence and Ardrey Kell. Fantastic Mediterranean food.
3. Favorite Jazz in Uptown: Blue Restaurant & Bar
Blue Restaurant & Bar, Charlotte, North Carolina
Great food, great Jazz. Close to the office. Good times.
4. Favorite Lakeside Bar: T-Bones On The Lake
T-Bones On The Lake, Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Food's not great and the service can be flaky, but the beer tastes good and the view is beautiful on a summer night.
5. Favorite Club: The Breakfast Club
http://www.that80sclub.com
A fun club with a laid back atmosphere. Easy to find and lots of fun!
6. Favorite Catawba Lake: Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Lake Norman is too big. Mountain Island Lake is too small. Lake Wylie is -just- right! Plus not nearly as many pesky problems with lake levels as on Norman.
7. Favorite Upscale Night Out: Charlotte Symphony
http://www.charlottesymphony.com
With a beautiful hall in Blumenthal, attending a concert is as easy as a quick stroll from anywhere in uptown. Classical music has never been so accessible!
8. Favorite Stroll for Visitors: Charlotte's Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina
Beautiful houses, a Christmas home tour, the Fourth Ward's where it's at in Charlotte.
9. Favorite Budget-Conscious Museum: Mint Museum of Craft + Design
Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, North Carolina
With free admission on select nights, the Mint Museum is a great place to listen to jazz and explore the wonders of craft and design after hours.
10. Favorite Southern/Soul Food: Mert's Heart & Soul
Mert's Heart & Soul, Charlotte, North Carolina
Sweet tea and delectable cornbread. Authentic southern cooking in the heart of Charlotte.
11. Favorite Way to Meet Charlotteans: CHOA
http://www.choa.com
Charlotte Outdoor Adventurer's Club, one of a million ways to meet other Charlotteans.
12. Favorite New Theater: Ballantyne Village Theater
http://www.ballantynevillage.com
An indie theater among the frou frou houses of super-suburbia. Will wonders never cease?
Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Charlotte, Lake Wylie