In Charlotte, you’ll discover a lot. From thrilling adventures to moving artistic performances, family play dates and magnetic nightlife, the Queen City holds something for everyone. North Carolina’s largest city is what’s now and what’s next.
From pontoon cruising to river paddling to rapid riding and more, there’s no shortage of ways to cool off in the Queen City this summer.
Roll out a blanket on the lawn, sip a cold drink, and watch the sun set as you jam out to live music at these five outdoor venues in the Queen City.
Discover spring beauty, blooms, and birdsong in five enchanted gardens in and around the Queen City.
The Queen City is full of murals and sculptures that infuse a unique sense of creativity in every neighborhood and park they’re found in — and inspire selfies, of course — and these are a few of our favorites.
Take an art crawl through Charlotte’s most colorful and creative neighborhoods.
What to do and where to eat to make the most of one of North Carolina’s largest lakes, on and off the water.
The Queen City’s best parks and preserves for picnicking, playing, and hitting the trail.
Make a splash at this world-renowned adventure center in Charlotte.
In North Carolina, spring brings the scent of fresh-cut grass and memories of helping Dad mow the lawn.
Nostalgic burger joints are like time machines, delivering something extra special that keeps us coming back.
This tiny city block in downtown Greensboro once had a gigantic reputation. Not so much for its charbroiled beef patties — though they, too, were plentiful — but for its colorful characters and their wild shenanigans.
In the 1950s, as Americans hit freshly paved roads in shiny new cars during the postwar boom, a new kind of restaurant took shape: the drive-in. From those first thin patties to the elaborate gourmet hamburgers of today, North Carolina has spent the past 80 years making burger history.
