Lisa and Neal's guidebook
Neighborhoods
Lot's of fun restaurants, hangouts, coffee shops, and live music: https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/plaza-midwood
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Plaza Midwood
Lot's of fun restaurants, hangouts, coffee shops, and live music: https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/plaza-midwood
Art, bars, music, restaurants, and more. https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/noda
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NoDa
Art, bars, music, restaurants, and more. https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/noda
Museums, culture, restaurants, businesses.https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/uptown
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Charlotte center city
Museums, culture, restaurants, businesses.https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/uptown
This trail is an urban trail with shops, restaurants and wide paved sidewalk. Great for walking and biking. There are bikes to rent along the trail.https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/Greenways/OpenGreenways/Pages/LittleSugarCreekGreenway.aspx
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
This trail is an urban trail with shops, restaurants and wide paved sidewalk. Great for walking and biking. There are bikes to rent along the trail.https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Parks/Greenways/OpenGreenways/Pages/LittleSugarCreekGreenway.aspx
Nightlife
Dive bar, hip music venue, pirate theme, local & regional rock acts plus DJ nights. I love Snug Harbor because it is a local live music venue with great people and great music - a neighborhood favorite!!
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Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon StDive bar, hip music venue, pirate theme, local & regional rock acts plus DJ nights. I love Snug Harbor because it is a local live music venue with great people and great music - a neighborhood favorite!!
Petra's
1919 Commonwealth AveLGBTQ friendly local music venue and bar.
Great local dive bar that has been able to survive local development pressure! Stay strong!! We love you!
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Thirsty Beaver Salooon
1225 Central AveGreat local dive bar that has been able to survive local development pressure! Stay strong!! We love you!
Food scene
What can I say about this place? NOMS! Expect a little wait.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
1331 Central AveWhat can I say about this place? NOMS! Expect a little wait.
Try the pimento cheese fries. You can't go wrong with any order! Expect it to take a little time and relax and enjoy the experience.
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Diamond Restaurant
1901 Commonwealth AveTry the pimento cheese fries. You can't go wrong with any order! Expect it to take a little time and relax and enjoy the experience.
Bistro La Bon
1322 Central AveGreat food for when you feel a little fancy!
The flourless chocolate cake is my fave. They have coffee and espresso drinks too.
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Villani's Bakery
901 Pecan AveThe flourless chocolate cake is my fave. They have coffee and espresso drinks too.
The food here is amazing. This is a truly hidden gem in the Commonwealth neighborhood and about a 5 minute walk away!
Grinning Mule
1109 Morningside DriveThe food here is amazing. This is a truly hidden gem in the Commonwealth neighborhood and about a 5 minute walk away!
Possibly the best steak we have ever eaten!! This is fancy and a great spot for a special occasion - the food is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice!! This is in an old renovated church and there are multiple interesting inside, outside and patio eating areas.
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Supperland
1212 The PlazaPossibly the best steak we have ever eaten!! This is fancy and a great spot for a special occasion - the food is amazing and the atmosphere is super nice!! This is in an old renovated church and there are multiple interesting inside, outside and patio eating areas.
Club House Kitchen & Cocktails
Great place to eat before or after bowling at the Pinhouse.
hangout
Get a sandwich made to order or any provisions or whimsical gifts you may have not known that you needed! They have coffee and beer and wine by the glass you can enjoy on the patio.
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Common Market
2007 Commonwealth AveGet a sandwich made to order or any provisions or whimsical gifts you may have not known that you needed! They have coffee and beer and wine by the glass you can enjoy on the patio.
Local Brewery just a 7 min walk away! They also have a modest food menu with yummy farm to table selections.
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Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveLocal Brewery just a 7 min walk away! They also have a modest food menu with yummy farm to table selections.
A walkable local brewery with funky beer and dumpling lady food truck always on site, and more food trucks on Food Truck Friday. They have a large patio area for hanging out. This is one of our faves!! :)
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Resident Culture Brewing Company
2101 Central AveA walkable local brewery with funky beer and dumpling lady food truck always on site, and more food trucks on Food Truck Friday. They have a large patio area for hanging out. This is one of our faves!! :)
Mini bowling in walking distance!! With many beers and wine's on tap.
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Pinhouse
2306 Central AveMini bowling in walking distance!! With many beers and wine's on tap.
Burial Beer Co. Charlotte Taproom
Funky can designs and great upper deck area.
The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
1217 The PlazaGood coffee and people watching. Indoor and outdoor areas.
Great place to go for super snooty social media worthy coffee! Coffee is hand crafted by mermaids using magic beans.
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Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth AveGreat place to go for super snooty social media worthy coffee! Coffee is hand crafted by mermaids using magic beans.
Abari Game Bar
1015 N Davidson StDo ettt!
Events & Such
Charlotte Checkers Hockey, Concerts, Events, and Monster Truck Jams!
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Bojangles' Coliseum
2700 E Independence BlvdCharlotte Checkers Hockey, Concerts, Events, and Monster Truck Jams!
The Park Expo & Conference Center
800 Briar Creek RdSouthern Christmas Show, Antiques and different events.