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** CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA **
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Hi , I’m from Charlotte and enjoyed going to Mechanics and Pins … place where you use small size bowling balls to knock down the pins; $6 per person; can have multiple players. Is family oriented, fun, drinks. local food trucks and restaurants outside.
It’s a very innovative city to build a business up. The people there are extremely welcoming. My first day living there a white couple invited me and my mother out to eat to help us understand all the things to do. How is Charlotte. The people are so welcoming and businesses are thriving.
Charlotte, North Carolina is a rapidly growing city that is bursting with celebratory BLACKNESS. There is a surplus of Black owned businesses and venues to patronize, and no shortage on exciting events and activities, FOR US. This paired with the amazing art, collective culture, fantastic food and stupendous sports scene, make Charlotte a top travel destination in North Carolina for Black travelers.
Those seeking adventure can visit Charlotte’s White Water Center, for all things outdoors. You can hike, bike, rock climb, zipline or careen down a raging river, in an all-in-one fun environment with trusted instructors and guides ensuring your safety. You can also visit one of Charlotte’s many hiking and biking trails and greenways. A few miles away, in neighboring Concord, adventurers can also visit I-Fly, a simulated skydiving experience, indoors!
Sports fans can check out the Charlotte Hornets, or the Carolina Panthers for some high energy fun, or check out the nearby speedway in Concord, for some adrenaline pumping racing.
For those looking for a more relaxed experience, Charlotte is chock full of art and cultural experiences, sure to bring out your inner bourgeoise. From art galleries and museums, to street fairs and performing arts, Charlotte has it all. Check out Freedom Park for lively events and entertainment, or Levine Museum, which chronicles post-Civil War history, through a lens of cultural exploration and upward movement.
Nightlife is THE LIFE in Charlotte. With a variety of bars, night clubs, dancehalls and even a “juke joint” there is something for every type of party goer. You can experience hip hop, jazz, pop, soul and anything in between!
And lastly, the food. Let me tell you, Charlotte has some of the best down south home cooking, hands down. Black owned restaurants such as Detour Coffee, Blue Bison, and BW Sweets Bakery give you the coffee and sweets you crave, while Jimmy Pearl’s along with Leah and Louise give you the whole shebang, with a little extra Southern Black culture and charm.
If you plan to head down south, ABSOULTELY add the Queen City to your itinerary. You will not be disappointed!
Charlotte, NC has a some great nightlife. From cigar lounges with live music, to roof top lounges in the uptown area, there’s always something to do. On Thur and Sat, Smoke and Barrel in Mt. Holly is where you will find food trucks, drinks, a nice crowd, and great live music! If the cigar lounge isn’t your thing, try the roof top at Aura or Grand Bohemian. Food is tasty at both, and the atmosphere is a vibe. South end in Charlotte has a lot of outdoor restaurants, so walk around and take your pick. If you are a fan of Oysters, Caroline’s Oyster Bar is the place to be! Charlotte, is filled with things to do, and these are just a few. Enjoy
Just took my first ever trip to Charlotte, NC and loved it! The “Queen City” has statues and images of crowns strewn throughout the city, representing Queen Charlotte, who is said to have been Britain’s (not Bridgerton’s) first black queen. In addition to the “queen.” the mayor, police and fire chief, district attorney, sheriff, and most of the school board and city council are black. There are also plenty of black businesses to support (although you would not necessarily know from seeing their patrons). We stayed in the South End, which had great cocktail lounges (like 1501 South Mint), boutiques (like Five13 Studio), and nightlife that were within walking distance from our Airbnb townhome. There are a lot of great spots that are not black-owned as well, such as Stir, Idlewild, and Lincoln Street Kitchen. Camp Northend is a must if you want somewhere pretty (i.e. Instagrammable) to stroll through and on the Friday night I went, there was a phenomemonal live performance of hip-hop and R&B covers. On my final day in Charlotte, I went to Queen Park Social, which was a great spot to just chill with friends during the day. We played giant Uno while drinking cocktails, but also had the option of board games and arcade games.
I’m currently in Charlotte, NC, staying in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in uptown Charlotte. It’s not necessarily inexpensive ($246 per night) and parking costs are $30 per day. However, if you want or need to be within walking distance of places such as Discovery Place Science, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Bank of America Stadium, and the Harvey B. Gantt Center, this is a great place to be.
We booked directly on the IHG site so we could get the hotel points but rates might be lower elsewhere. At the time, I didn’t know about the Green Book Global partners, so make sure you check those as well!
There have been quite a few people of color working here so I’ve felt extremely comfortable in spite of the slightly “hipster” vibe. I’ll have to come back to review some of the eateries because we only stayed two nights. I had an accessible room due to some healthcare challenges and room 214 was very suitable for me. I believe they even have a “spa suite” but that definitely was not in our budget!