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WELCOME TO CLT
Whether you’re just discovering Charlotte or you’re rediscovering it, City Notes vol. IV is for you. We hope you love it as much as we do.
KEEP EXPLORING
We created City Notes to be your go-to resource for how to eat, shop, work, and play in CLT. Want to dive even deeper? Dig into these popular, ever-changing guides.
Photo by Laura Sumrak.
NEIGHBORHOODS
UPTOWN | 17 things to do, see, and eat in Uptown
PLAZA MIDWOOD | 25 things to do, eat, and drink in Plaza Midwood
SOUTH END | 28 things to do, eat, and drink in South End
SOUTHPARK | 15 things to do, eat, and drink in SouthPark
DILWORTH | 21 things to do, see, and eat in Dilworth
Photo courtesy of La Belle Helene (Photo by Remy Thurston).
FOOD & DRINK
TOP RESTAURANTS | 2020 Rankings: The 20 best restaurants in Charlotte, right now
CHEAP EATS | 50 must-try Charlotte cheap eats under $10
HEALTHY FOOD | 19 Charlotte spots to try if you want healthy options
BRUNCH | The 15 best brunch spots in Charlotte
BURGERS | 23 best burgers in Charlotte
SUSHI | The 16 best sushi restaurants in Charlotte
PIZZA | The best pizza in Charlotte
MEXICAN | 5 best Mexican restaurants in Charlotte
ITALIAN | 5 best Italian restaurants in Charlotte
INDIAN | 8 best Indian restaurants in Charlotte
CHINESE | 5 popular Chinese restaurants in Charlotte and what to order at each
THAI | 8 best Thai restaurants in Charlotte
COFFEE SHOPS | 18 best coffee shops to fuel up for your work day
COCKTAIL BARS | The definitive 2019 list of Charlotte’s 11 best cocktail bars
BREWERIES | Complete list and map of Charlotte’s 30 local breweries, plus the most popular beer at each
Photo courtesy of The U.S. National Whitewater Center.
THINGS TO DO
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | Go outside: 50 best outdoor activities within 2 hours of Charlotte
INDOOR ACTIVITIES | 45 best indoor activities when it’s cold and rainy in Charlotte
CHEAP DATES | 50 Charlotte date night ideas that clock in at $20 and under
HIKING GUIDE | Definitive hiking guide: The 16 best hikes around Charlotte
SUMMER BUCKET LIST | 24 ways to safely enjoy your summer
BEST PATIOS | The 18 best patios in Charlotte, right now
PICNIC GUIDE | 16 places to picnic around Charlotte
MURALS | The definitive guide to 70+ Charlotte street murals, mapped
COMMUNITY
MOST DESIRABLE PLACES TO WORK | Top 12 employers that people want to work for in Charlotte (and who’s hiring)
PRIVATE SCHOOLS | 16 biggest private schools in Charlotte, ranked by the cost of tuition
TOP COUNTRY CLUBS | Top 10 country clubs in Charlotte, ranked — including pricing data
BLACK-OWNED BIZ | How to support Black-owned businesses in Charlotte
LGBTQ+ OWNED BIZ | LGBTQ+ owned restaurants in Charlotte to support during Pride month (and always)
APARTMENTS | 43 best apartments in Charlotte, sorted by hot neighborhoods