What’s up, party people?! 

I get tons of questions every single day about things to do in Charlotte. Whether people have just moved to the Queen City or are coming in town to visit, they’re always asking for bars, restaurants, and the best entertainment the city has to offer. Welp, as luck would have it, I’m quite the explorer; I love hitting the town and finding the best of the best places in this city I call home. Ready for the MC Charlotte Travel Guide? Let’s get it.

Hotels.

Lodging will make or break a visit, so I ALWAYS make sure to scout out the hotels that have charm, are squeaky clean, and really feel like a home away from home. Here are my top picks. 

The Ivey’s Hotel

Le Meridien

The Westin

Aloft Uptown

Omni Charlotte

Hilton Charlotte Center City

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

AC Hotel Charlotte

The Ritz- Carlton (if you’re trying to get fancy)

Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

The Dunhill Hotel

Food. 

Charlotte has TONS of amazing restaurants and gems; you just have to search a little for them. Here’s the ever-growing list of eateries that have stolen my heart. 

Nana’s Soul Food (Because I wouldn’t be a country girl if I didn’t list this first…ha!)

The Flying Biscuit– (Y’all…The shrimp & grits! *drools*)

Boudreaux Louisiana Kitchen – (Get the gumbo. You won’t be sorry!)

Pinky’s – (THE best burgers in town.)

King’s Kitchen

5 Church – (The best brunch.)

8.2.0. Pizzeria & Bar – (They have karaoke, lol.)

Seafood Connection 

Milano’s Pizza 

Cracking Crawfish 

7th Street Public Market 

Ruru’s Taco & Tequila 

Cabo Fish Taco 

Terrace Cafe

Whether day or night, we all need dope places to make memories during our travels. Clubs, bowling, movies…you name it, I’ve had a ball there… 

Entertainment 

Top Golf 

Studio Movie Grille – (It’s a movie theater during the day, and a club at night. SO dope.)

Sports games (Panthers, Hornets, or Charlotte Knights games) 

Strike City 

10 Park Lanes

Piedmont Social House

Epicentre -(Bars, nightclubs.)

Wet Willie’s 

World Night Club

Red @ 28th (Hookah, music, drinks)

U.S. National White Water Center 

Carowinds 

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Oak Room – (Club.)

Recess Charlotte– (They have adult capri sun’s, lol.)

Camp North End – (Cool creative area, hosting events, etc.)

If you’ve got a sweet tooth…

Sweet Treats 

PopBar – (My fav!)

Reigning Doughnuts

Suarez Bakery

Nothing Bundt Cake

Jennie’s Ice Cream 

Crave Dessert Bar – (Dessert, drinks, and hookah!)

Amelie’s 

I’m a shopaholic, so I love to see what new cities have to offer. We have a few local spots, but here are my absolute faves…

Shopping

South Park Mall 

Concord Mills Mall 

Charlotte Premium Outlets 

Goodwill

Buffalo Exchange 

Social Status 

Girl Tribe 

If you’re one of those “I like art” type girls…

Museums 

The Mint Museum 

NASCAR Hall of Fame 

Harvey B Gantt Center Of African American Arts and Culture 

Charlotte Museum of History 

Levine Museum 

Beer is my bestie, so of course my favorite breweries are making the list.

Breweries 

NoDa Brewery Company 

Legion Brewing

Sugar Crew Brewery Company 

Heist Brewery 

Triple C Brewery 

Sycamore Brewery 

Lenny Boy Brewery 

Broke a nail or need a last-minute blow-out? 

Artisan Nail Studio (book early) & Ashley always hooks me up with a nice blow-out!

This list is ALWAYS growing, but for now, you’re sure to have an amazing time in the Queen City.

I can’t wait for you to explore my city! If you hit up any of the spots, don’t forget to tag me on the ‘Gram

XOXO,