Charlie’s guidebook

Charlie
Charlie’s guidebook

Parks & Rec

These are basics - best, closest, and for the pups. Also, make sure to note the greenways (bike rentals are available at most of the parks, and you can see a lot of the City by riding the various interconnected greenways) Check this link for all local parks (there are many): https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Pages/Home.aspx
This is the "Central Park" of Charlotte - not walkable, but you could get there on a bike. Pro tip - park near the south end of the park on Princeton Ave or on a side-street. This is particularly clutch if there is an event at the park, of which there are many throughout the year. Check out link for more info: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/tqpN/freedom-park
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Freedom Park
1908 East Blvd
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This is the "Central Park" of Charlotte - not walkable, but you could get there on a bike. Pro tip - park near the south end of the park on Princeton Ave or on a side-street. This is particularly clutch if there is an event at the park, of which there are many throughout the year. Check out link for more info: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/tqpN/freedom-park
This park is slightly less glamorous than Freedom Park, but it is conveniently located just a short walk from the house and has a nice playground, basketball court and plenty of open space to let the dog or whomever run (officially, I believe dogs are required to be leashed, but I have seen many people playing fetch with their pups and they weren't doing any running...)
Carmel Road Neighborhood Park
2365 Carmel Rd
This park is slightly less glamorous than Freedom Park, but it is conveniently located just a short walk from the house and has a nice playground, basketball court and plenty of open space to let the dog or whomever run (officially, I believe dogs are required to be leashed, but I have seen many people playing fetch with their pups and they weren't doing any running...)
This is officially a dog park - short drive, worth it for the social pup.
William R. Davie Regional Dog Park
4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd
This is officially a dog park - short drive, worth it for the social pup.

Grocery Stores

Quick run through the closest and best, and all in between...
This is the closest and has all the basics...
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Harris Teeter
7852 Rea Rd
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This is the closest and has all the basics...
Really not necessarily Whole Paycheck anymore. But, still pricey. Great store! Local tip: patio offers quiet place to grab lunch or dinner, or just enjoy a drink - quiet and nice views (good weather only)
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Whole Foods Market
400 E Stonewall St
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Really not necessarily Whole Paycheck anymore. But, still pricey. Great store! Local tip: patio offers quiet place to grab lunch or dinner, or just enjoy a drink - quiet and nice views (good weather only)
New...small, but awesome!
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The Fresh Market
4207 Providence Rd
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New...small, but awesome!
Also ran compared to Whole Foods and Fresh Market, but they did just renovate and it has a funky little bar/dine-in area. Insider trick: they have take and bake pizzas that are amazing - just grab your own fresh toppings.
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Earth Fare
12235 N Community House Rd
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Also ran compared to Whole Foods and Fresh Market, but they did just renovate and it has a funky little bar/dine-in area. Insider trick: they have take and bake pizzas that are amazing - just grab your own fresh toppings.
Not that close for a store, but worth the extra mile(s) if you are also a TJs junky! If not, try the corn salsa and mini ice cream cones...then you will be!
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Trader Joe's
6418 Rea Rd
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Not that close for a store, but worth the extra mile(s) if you are also a TJs junky! If not, try the corn salsa and mini ice cream cones...then you will be!
This is the least offensive Walmart in Charlotte, maybe ever. But, it is Walmart still. This is not really the grocery store kind... so this is for anything else (or just really cheap water, etc) You can always find (almost) anything you need at Southpark Mall...
Walmart @ Arboretum station
This is the least offensive Walmart in Charlotte, maybe ever. But, it is Walmart still. This is not really the grocery store kind... so this is for anything else (or just really cheap water, etc) You can always find (almost) anything you need at Southpark Mall...

Coffee

Closest Starbucks is one mile south on Carmel Road in the Harris Teeter shopping center - this is closest. There are at least six other locations within a couple miles!
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Starbucks
7823 Colony Rd
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Closest Starbucks is one mile south on Carmel Road in the Harris Teeter shopping center - this is closest. There are at least six other locations within a couple miles!
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Dunkin'
231 N Graham St
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Food scene

The original - convenient (best for take out)
Sushi Guru - South Park
6601 Carnegie Boulevard
The original - convenient (best for take out)
The new one - one cool option in super-cool Plaza Midwood...can get an Uber over there all times of day...and night!
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Sushi Guru - 1217 The Plaza
1217 The Plaza
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The new one - one cool option in super-cool Plaza Midwood...can get an Uber over there all times of day...and night!
Fine Dining - just checking a box. But really, this place is amazing! Don't forget to make a reservation (Opentable)
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Barrington's
7822 Fairview Rd
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Fine Dining - just checking a box. But really, this place is amazing! Don't forget to make a reservation (Opentable)
Great takeout place
Thai Orchid Restaurant
4223 Providence Rd
Great takeout place
Nearby, convenient, down the middle. Good for the whole family and more than just pizza
Hawthorne's New York Pizza and Bar Carmel Road
4100 Carmel Rd
Nearby, convenient, down the middle. Good for the whole family and more than just pizza
This is the fancy pizza place. Not really for kids, or at least not mine.
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Inizio Pizza Napoletana
10620 Providence Rd
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This is the fancy pizza place. Not really for kids, or at least not mine.
So popular that this local spot keeps popping up all over Charlotte. Get the empanadas and queso.
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Sabor Latin Street Grill
415 Hawthorne Ln
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So popular that this local spot keeps popping up all over Charlotte. Get the empanadas and queso.
The hot spot that fish eaters and meat eaters can all agree on. Trendy so expect a wait.
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The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon Rd
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The hot spot that fish eaters and meat eaters can all agree on. Trendy so expect a wait.
local ice cream spot
Golden Cow Creamery Southpark
720 Gov Morrison St
local ice cream spot
Sports bar with good food and lots of beer options
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Duckworth's Kitchen & Taphouse
4435 Park Rd
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Sports bar with good food and lots of beer options
If you get a hankering for chinese food
Baoding Restaurant
4722 Sharon Rd
If you get a hankering for chinese food
get the pork belly tacos. That is all
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Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central Ave
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get the pork belly tacos. That is all

Sightseeing

Our favorite movie theater. A little further than others but worth it. Food, booze and reclining seats.
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Cinemark Movie Bistro
9630 Monroe Rd
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Our favorite movie theater. A little further than others but worth it. Food, booze and reclining seats.
Our favorite local beers come from this brewery
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NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd Street
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Our favorite local beers come from this brewery
HUGE brewery that is great for families or groups. Dog friendly, kid friendly and close to a ton of other fun options.
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Old Mecklenburg Brouwerij
4150 Yancey Rd
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HUGE brewery that is great for families or groups. Dog friendly, kid friendly and close to a ton of other fun options.
The cool kids love this brewery (and shhh so do we!). Try a Prosecco Pop and check out the food trucks out back.
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Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins St
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The cool kids love this brewery (and shhh so do we!). Try a Prosecco Pop and check out the food trucks out back.
Closest brewery that's a new addition in Southpark.
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Legion Brewing South Park
5610 Carnegie Blvd
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Closest brewery that's a new addition in Southpark.
Amusement park right across the boarder into SC. Fun for all ages!!
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Carowinds
300 Carowinds Blvd
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Amusement park right across the boarder into SC. Fun for all ages!!
Adult playground I would describe this as. Play old school games in a really fun atmosphere.
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Queen Park Social
4125 Yancey Rd
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Adult playground I would describe this as. Play old school games in a really fun atmosphere.
Bowling is a fun option for rainy days. This alley has been renovated and is right on Montford Rd offering a ton of options to hop to after a game.
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10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Dr
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Bowling is a fun option for rainy days. This alley has been renovated and is right on Montford Rd offering a ton of options to hop to after a game.
For all you racing fans
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NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd
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For all you racing fans
Great place to explore, activities, take the dogs, etc .
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
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Great place to explore, activities, take the dogs, etc .
Checkout a Charlotte Knights Baseball game.
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BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint St
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Checkout a Charlotte Knights Baseball game.
great views of the city
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Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church St
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great views of the city
laid back vibe. Play ping pong out back and chill
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Thomas Street Tavern
1218 Thomas Ave
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laid back vibe. Play ping pong out back and chill
Rooftop bar uptown Charlotte
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Merchant & Trade
303 S Church St
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Rooftop bar uptown Charlotte