Category: Culture
Camp North End
Camp North End – Charlotte’s Newest Hangout Camp North End, located just north of Uptown Charlotte off of I-77 has become one of the Queen City’s most popular attractions for innovation, creativity, and culture. Originally the site of a Model-T Factory the city has transformed this historical 76-acre property into a fun and eclectic space... Read More
The Green at Uptown Charlotte
The Green at Uptown Charlotte – A Unique Park Environment The Green is a “Poetry” themed Park/Common Area on the south side of Uptown Charlotte that offers a great place to relax, have a peaceful lunch or just hang out and read a book. It’s not uncommon to see kids playing in the grass, professionals... Read More
Performing Arts Theaters in Charlotte
Performing Arts Theaters in Charlotte Although the Queen City is filled with fast-paced shopping, dining, clubs, bars, and exciting nightlife, the fine art of performance and theater is not lost on Charlotte. In fact, the performance arts have a very strong presence in the city. There are well over twenty venues of dance, opera, and... Read More
Charlotte Museums and Galleries
Visitors and locals alike seem to love exploring the Queen City every chance they get. Visitors often find it difficult to do and see everything on their list during their time here – there’s not enough days in the week to see Charlotte for all it has to offer! Weather you’re a fan of art,... Read More
The Story of Lake Norman and The Underwater City
The story of Lake Norman is a fascinating one, and seems to be a topic of interest among visitors and locals alike. When you think about Lake Norman, what comes to mind? Exciting summers on a boat, fishing, swimming, and sunning on the shore? Chasing the warm yellows and deep crimsons of a Summer sunset... Read More
Childress Vineyards
Some people know of Richard Childress from his NASCAR team, Richard Childress Racing (RCR), which began in his garage in 1969 and grew into a wildly successful business over five decades. In addition to his successes in the NASCAR industry, he’s also got quite the success story in the wine industry. Childress Vineyards opened in... Read More
Plaza Midwood – The Queen’s Eccentric Neighborhood | Charlotte
Many locals have come to know the city of Charlotte as “The Queen City”, named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Charlotte upholds its reputation for being an exciting, always alive and vibrant city with plenty of things to do. There are two specific areas of the city that differ quite a bit from the widely... Read More
When in NoDa…
NoDa, short for North Davidson, is a small district within Charlotte with big statements of art and entertainment. You won’t get a taste of NoDa anywhere else in Charlotte…with its unique shops and restaurants, walls eclectically decorated with local artists’ paintings and murals, art galleries and studios, plus live music, theatre, and comedy, NoDa is... Read More
The Carolina Renaissance Festival
Welcome to Fairhaven! You’ve no doubt heard of a renaissance festival, and I’m sure the name alone gives you at least an idea of what it entails, if you’ve never been to one before. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting or living in the Charlotte area during early Fall, you should strongly consider checking... Read More
Charlotte Loves Dogs!
“It’s just a dog…it’s not like it’s your kid”. “You don’t have to touch every dog you walk by, you know”. “Are you really bringing your dog with us?” …The type of (ridiculous) questions you are used to being asked when you’re head over paws in love with your wagging, slobbering, adorable fur child. Like me. My... Read More
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