- Tree House Vineyards in Monroe - local vineyard open year round that specializes in muscadine wine


- East Frank Superette in Monroe - great breakfast/lunch/dinner/coffee/bar in downtown Monroe and where Andrew and Sarah had their first date!


- Downtown Waxhaw - a few miles south of Monroe, downtown Waxhaw is full of small businesses - shops, antique stores, and restaurants - Sarah worked at Mary O'Neill's Irish Pub throughout college

- "Rail Trail" in South End - walkable path through popular restaurants and breweries

- NoDa (North Davidson) - arts district in Charlotte full of restaurants and bars, great for a night out

- Optimist Hall - new food hall in Charlotte filled with different local restaurants, shops, and dessert places

- Museums - The Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art and Culture, and The Charlotte Museum of History