Jen's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food options, my favorite plant store-Grow and retail shopping. Van Gogh exhibit (through January 22) and weekly activities and updates on website
https://camp.nc
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Camp North End
300 Camp RdGreat food options, my favorite plant store-Grow and retail shopping. Van Gogh exhibit (through January 22) and weekly activities and updates on website
https://camp.nc
A renovated textile mill built in the late 1800s. Excellent food options and atmosphere!
https://optimisthall.com
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Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StA renovated textile mill built in the late 1800s. Excellent food options and atmosphere!
https://optimisthall.com
My favorite family-owned Italian place with delicious home-made pasta! Don't worry when you pull into the parking lot...it's deceiving lol
Fiamma Restaurant
2418 Park RdMy favorite family-owned Italian place with delicious home-made pasta! Don't worry when you pull into the parking lot...it's deceiving lol
Hands down, best steakhouse in town...and that says a lot since I grew up in Kansas lol
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
4725 Piedmont Row DrHands down, best steakhouse in town...and that says a lot since I grew up in Kansas lol
I categorized this as food but it's really about the city rooftop view and a cocktail hour kindof establishment....the food was subpar and expensive the last several times I visited.
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Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StI categorized this as food but it's really about the city rooftop view and a cocktail hour kindof establishment....the food was subpar and expensive the last several times I visited.
Definitely one of my favorites! The curry mussels and chicken waffles (brunch) are the best, in my opinion....honestly, everything on the menu is excellent!
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Krazy Fish
2501 Central AveDefinitely one of my favorites! The curry mussels and chicken waffles (brunch) are the best, in my opinion....honestly, everything on the menu is excellent!
Best pizza ever....if you like New York style. We're just over the delivery line but only a 5.3 mile drive and worth it. I recommend the University Blvd location, the other is just not as good for whatever reason.
Da Vinci's Pizza
5700 University Pointe BoulevardBest pizza ever....if you like New York style. We're just over the delivery line but only a 5.3 mile drive and worth it. I recommend the University Blvd location, the other is just not as good for whatever reason.
Another local favorite not too far from here. The building was one of the first convenient stores in Charlotte in the late 1800s. Best beef stroganoff and house made dressing ever!
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Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StAnother local favorite not too far from here. The building was one of the first convenient stores in Charlotte in the late 1800s. Best beef stroganoff and house made dressing ever!
Sightseeing
Highly recommend Segway tour, food tours and the funny bus
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Charlotte center city
Highly recommend Segway tour, food tours and the funny bus
My favorite day trip!! This is a quaint mountain town with wonderful views and great shopping! Be sure to stop by the Almost Rodeo Drive boutique and say hello to the owners, my friends Bettina and Corrina.
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Blowing Rock
My favorite day trip!! This is a quaint mountain town with wonderful views and great shopping! Be sure to stop by the Almost Rodeo Drive boutique and say hello to the owners, my friends Bettina and Corrina.
NoDa Arts District is only a few miles away and promotes many local artists, vendors and musicians. Highly recommend the Smelly Cat for coffee/tea. Saturdays offer locals the opportunity to showcase their products/services, weather permitting.
The neighborhood theater and Evening Muse offer live music on the weekends as well as my favorite vegan place, Oh my Soul!
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NoDa
NoDa Arts District is only a few miles away and promotes many local artists, vendors and musicians. Highly recommend the Smelly Cat for coffee/tea. Saturdays offer locals the opportunity to showcase their products/services, weather permitting.
The neighborhood theater and Evening Muse offer live music on the weekends as well as my favorite vegan place, Oh my Soul!
Music
A few food options, indoor and outdoor music venues and bars as well as a comedy venue which books big names from time to time
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North Carolina Music Factory Boulevard
North Carolina Music Factory BoulevardA few food options, indoor and outdoor music venues and bars as well as a comedy venue which books big names from time to time
Holiday suggestions
Highly recommend the Speedway Christmas! Guests have the opportunity to drive a short bit on the Speedway (don't hold me to it...they change things up every year)
https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
Highly recommend the Speedway Christmas! Guests have the opportunity to drive a short bit on the Speedway (don't hold me to it...they change things up every year)
https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/
Stowe Botanical Gardens offers another holiday light option and comes recommended. I have yet to experience so you're rolling the dice on this one.
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S New Hope RdStowe Botanical Gardens offers another holiday light option and comes recommended. I have yet to experience so you're rolling the dice on this one.
Grocery store recommendations
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveQuality of food and price
This is an express store and close proximity to the house. Food is limited due to size and location . I recommend the full size store off Central blvd. The closest grocery store is Food Lion...I personally feel safe but others may not bc of location Beatty Ford rd)
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Harris Teeter
2717 South BoulevardThis is an express store and close proximity to the house. Food is limited due to size and location . I recommend the full size store off Central blvd. The closest grocery store is Food Lion...I personally feel safe but others may not bc of location Beatty Ford rd)
Local favorites
Love this place!! If you want fresh organic juices, vegan food and almond milk, stop by Viva Raw! They deliver twice a week and offer amazing cleanses! Momos Indian food is delish and hazelnuts offer the best crepes in town! Orrmans cheese is another fav and Not Just Coffee is worth checking out.
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7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StLove this place!! If you want fresh organic juices, vegan food and almond milk, stop by Viva Raw! They deliver twice a week and offer amazing cleanses! Momos Indian food is delish and hazelnuts offer the best crepes in town! Orrmans cheese is another fav and Not Just Coffee is worth checking out.