Samantha's Guidebook

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Samantha's Guidebook

7 Minute Walk

Local delicious coffee spot located in a book store!
Not Just Coffee
421 Providence Rd
Local delicious coffee spot located in a book store!
Gorgeous historic mansion with beautiful gardens.
10 locals recommend
The Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Rd
10 locals recommend
Gorgeous historic mansion with beautiful gardens.

Walking distance

83 locals recommend
Starbucks
1401 East Blvd
83 locals recommend

Food scene

Great place for groups - lots of dining options in a beautiful space. Free parking.
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St
194 locals recommend
Great place for groups - lots of dining options in a beautiful space. Free parking.
Date night/special night out. One of the best restaurants in Charlotte!
41 locals recommend
The Fig Tree Restaurant
1601 E 7th St
41 locals recommend
Date night/special night out. One of the best restaurants in Charlotte!
Delicious small plate style Asian street food. One of our favorite spots. Also located right next to Jeni’s Ice Creams (which is a must). Pro tip **Hawkers is loud! Do not go if you’re looking for a quiet/intimate meal**
48 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1930 Camden Rd
48 locals recommend
Delicious small plate style Asian street food. One of our favorite spots. Also located right next to Jeni’s Ice Creams (which is a must). Pro tip **Hawkers is loud! Do not go if you’re looking for a quiet/intimate meal**
A delicious quick spot that is great for breakfast or lunch. Free parking nearby and wide range of food options.
6 locals recommend
The People’s Market
6 locals recommend
A delicious quick spot that is great for breakfast or lunch. Free parking nearby and wide range of food options.

Neighborhoods

Fastest growing neighborhood in Charlotte. Vibrant area with lots of breweries, bars, shopping, and great restaurants. Walk the rail trail (along the light rail) and check out all that South End has to offer.
208 locals recommend
South End
208 locals recommend
Fastest growing neighborhood in Charlotte. Vibrant area with lots of breweries, bars, shopping, and great restaurants. Walk the rail trail (along the light rail) and check out all that South End has to offer.
Quieter neighborhood with nice dining and shopping options along East Blvd. Check out Freedom Park for a scenic walk.
45 locals recommend
Dilworth
45 locals recommend
Quieter neighborhood with nice dining and shopping options along East Blvd. Check out Freedom Park for a scenic walk.

Sightseeing

Go for the views! Stunning views of the entire Charlotte skyline. Grab a drink and hang outside.
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell St
155 locals recommend
Go for the views! Stunning views of the entire Charlotte skyline. Grab a drink and hang outside.

City advice

Getting around

Light rail

The light rail is very convenient for traveling throughout uptown and surrounding neighborhoods (specifically NoDa & South End)
Customs and culture

It’s called Uptown, not downtown!

Sound like a local and make sure you say Uptown instead of downtown :)