Laura's Charlotte Guidebook
Sightseeing
Charlotte Football Club & Carolina Panthers as well as many concerts and events
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
Charlotte Football Club & Carolina Panthers as well as many concerts and events
A wonderful park that offers many cultural events during the warmer seasons.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StA wonderful park that offers many cultural events during the warmer seasons.
Arts & Culture
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N Tryon StFantastic performance venue.
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StA world-class children's science museum.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 E M.L.K. Jr BlvdNASCAR
Levine Museum of the New South
401 E 7th StMuseum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.
293 locals recommend
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon StMuseum showcasing international art, plus live performances & educational programs for all ages.
Mid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light.
156 locals recommend
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon StMid-20th-century modern art displayed in an elegant 4-story building filled with natural light.
Everything Else
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College StConventions
Leading architecture, great restaurant, and all the visiting celebrities stay there.
8 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
201 E Trade StLeading architecture, great restaurant, and all the visiting celebrities stay there.
Astounding architecture
91 locals recommend
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon StAstounding architecture
Rafting, hiking, canoeing, paddling, rock climbing. They've got it all. A fantastic way to spend the day.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyRafting, hiking, canoeing, paddling, rock climbing. They've got it all. A fantastic way to spend the day.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Great for a walk or a bike.
The closest Bicycle Rental Station. Many other locations around the city. See http://charlotte.bcycle.com/
B-station
400 N Tryon StThe closest Bicycle Rental Station. Many other locations around the city. See http://charlotte.bcycle.com/
Restaurants
5Church Charlotte
127 N Tryon StChic, trendy eatery for steaks & drinks
This pub is a popular spot for watching sports.
20 locals recommend
Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse Uptown
330 N Tryon StThis pub is a popular spot for watching sports.
This delicious, locally-owned, non-profit restaurant donates all its profits to charity!
35 locals recommend
The King's Kitchen
129 West Trade StreetThis delicious, locally-owned, non-profit restaurant donates all its profits to charity!
Mellow Mushroom
14835 Ballantyne Village WayAlthough not traditional Italian, the best pizza in town.
The Liberty
1812 South BlvdImpeccable service
Mert's Heart & Soul
214 N College StSouthern fare at its finest.
Rí Rá Irish Pub
208 N Tryon StAuthentic Irish pub with a great rooftop deck.
Basil Thai Cuisine-Charlotte, NC
210 N Church StUptown's best Thai
BLT Steak
110 North College StreetPremium restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton.
Savory seafood that offers fabulous happy hour specials
9 locals recommend
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
200 S Tryon StSavory seafood that offers fabulous happy hour specials
The most special restaurant in Charlotte. For special occasions only.
9 locals recommend
McNinch House Restaurant
511 N Church StThe most special restaurant in Charlotte. For special occasions only.
A charming addition to the neighborhood, just 2 blocks from your front door. Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
24 locals recommend
Poplar Tapas Wine & Spirits
224 W 10th StA charming addition to the neighborhood, just 2 blocks from your front door. Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Hazelnuts Creperie
200 South Tryon StreetBreakfast and brunch
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the ArtsHighly-rated seafood with a full bar.
Amélie's French Bakery & Cafe | Uptown
380 S College StA very special French bakery and cafe.
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
101 S Tryon StVery popular and high-quality seafood.
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StFabulous pub in a historic building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Belfast Mill Irish Pub
144 Brevard CourtHighest-rated bar in Uptown according to Yelp
Valhalla Pub & Eatery
317 S Church StSpectacular location, great crowd, delicious food.
Connollys on Fifth
115 E 5th StRelaxed pub that is a must-visit on any Uptown bar crawl.
Entertainment & Activities
Charlotte's AAA baseball team, the Knights, play at this relatively new and well-designed stadium in the heart of Uptown
137 locals recommend
BB&T Ballpark
324 S Mint StCharlotte's AAA baseball team, the Knights, play at this relatively new and well-designed stadium in the heart of Uptown
Formerly known as Time Warner Cable Arena. A 15-minute walk, it's the home of Charlotte's NBA team and the venue for many big-name concerts and events
245 locals recommend
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StFormerly known as Time Warner Cable Arena. A 15-minute walk, it's the home of Charlotte's NBA team and the venue for many big-name concerts and events
Parks & Nature
Lovely views of the skyline from this park which is within steps of The Guest House.
Fourth Ward Park
Lovely views of the skyline from this park which is within steps of The Guest House.
Ninth Street Park
417 W 9th StFourth Ward dog park
First Ward Park is a 4.6 acre urban park in the First Ward neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte. After a national competition to attract architects, the firm Shadley Associates was selected to build the the park. It's beautiful!
35 locals recommend
First Ward Park
301 E 7th StFirst Ward Park is a 4.6 acre urban park in the First Ward neighborhood of Uptown Charlotte. After a national competition to attract architects, the firm Shadley Associates was selected to build the the park. It's beautiful!