From far above the sparkling skyline to firmly grounded in history, you can see and experience Charlotte from numerous vantage points. Rooftop bars pair panoramic views with locally crafted drinks, while roller coasters provide fleeting vistas that pump up your heart rate. Back on the ground, Charlotte’s museums and parks offer glimpses into the city’s past through art, writing, and serene natural spaces. Here are six fulfilling ways you can taste, learn, and thrill in the Queen City.
One of the bride & groom’s favorite restaurants! They recommend their amazing truffle fries, Margarita Furioso cocktail, and the Tartufo pizza with Italian sausage or pepperoni :)
800° offers a diverse menu featuring both clean-eating & indulgent options. From satisfying salads, custom original sandwiches, & varied woodfired proteins to their irresistible craft pizza, there’s something flavorful for everyone. As the first fine-dining location for 800°, we created a special menu, completely original, for Charlotte & the Carolinas. If you need us to be gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian, we’ve got yo
Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest, the premier entertainment destination in Charlotte, NC. Enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. Using our complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves!
Always fresco! Little Mama’s is inspired by the old home-style Italian restaurants in New England from the 60s and 70s. Really well done classics, without pretense. A stiff cocktail and a proper bowl of fresh pasta or a knob of just-made mozzarella are the simple but elegant meals that keep us in business. And the broiler menu will impress the whole table with its simplicity and deliciousness. Molto Buono!
The Bride & Groom recommend the goat cheese and mascarpone dip, lasagna, shrimp oreganata, and the canolis! Pairs perfect with their Italian wine selection :)
98 acre park. Centered on a 7-acre lake. 3 miles from the heart of Charlottes downtown area. The lake at Freedom Park is spacious enough for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Patrons can launch their own boat or rent a watercraft from the park facilities. Additional recreation options include tennis courts, basketball courts, and soccer fields, along with some of the best playgrounds in Charlotte. One playground is for younger children and features swings and slides, while the older kid park adds challenging climbing structures into the mix.
Stop by the adjacent Nature Museum to peruse the interactive exhibits and learn about the plans and animals that you’ll encounter in the park from season to season. At the Creature Cavern, you can look turtles, snakes, and opossums in the eye from a safe distance, while interesting bugs and arthropods are housed in Insect Alley.
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202
980-237-6718
Located in Uptown Charlotte, Fahrenheit offers an unparalleled dining experience with panoramic skyline views making it a sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike.
Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks that offer magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont. Trails offer challenging hikes and towering cliffs — and even the opportunity to traverse two states through the Ridgeline Trail, which connects to Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina. A wide variety of resident birds, from songbirds to birds of prey, make the park a great spot for birdwatching.
The Cellar at Duckworth’s combines gastropub fare from our chef-driven menu, with a tap list of specialty and rare beers served at appropriate temperatures to their styles, and signature cocktails that are hand crafted to order by our mixologists.
The bride and groom recommend the ribeye steak, truffle Mac & cheese, and smoked old fashions :)
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized!
Great place to pick up a box of delicious French pastries! The bride & groom recommend their macaroons, mini tarts, and chocolate croissants :)
Founded in 2008, we opened our first bakery in the NoDa neighborhood. From day one, we have focused on French-inspired pastries, soups, salads, and sandwiches. We want ours to be a place of community, comfort, and nourishment. Today, we have four locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Decidedly not a chain, each bakery has its own personality and aura, organically influenced by the community it calls home.
This captivating destination offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, making it a top choice for things to do in Charlotte. Explore a wealth of interactive exhibits, awe-inspiring experiments, IMAX theatre, and fascinating displays that bring science to life.