Tag: things to do

23 Best Charlotte Parks From Fort Mill to Mooresville

While rising temps might tempt you to stay cooped up indoors nd in the balmy comfort of your AC, summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy exercising, playing, or just lounging in the shade. Even better if you do it at...

Raclette Night, Strip It 5K, ART CRUSH Party, Wine 101 & More. What To Do This Weekend – 1/5

It's easy to make good on your New Year's resolution to experience all that the Queen City has to offer with our weekly event round-ups. Start with our day-by-day guide to what to do this first weekend of 2019 in Charlotte. THURSDAY Raclette Night Orrman's Cheese Shop...

Our Favorite Places To Buy A Live Christmas Tree in Charlotte, including One Choose & Cut and One Home Delivered

The Christmas season is full of fun holiday traditions and one of the most exciting of those traditions is picking out the perfect tree to light up your home. If you want to make an entire adventure out of cutting your own tree this year here are...

Being Thankful. 10 Things to Do To Help Others, Support Your Community and Give Thanks This Weekend

The holiday season is a meaningful time to share with family and friends, but it’s also a wonderful time to give back to those less fortunate. Here are 10 ways you can give back in Charlotte this weekend: Angels & Sparrows Soup Kitchen Get active for a cause...

Your Charlotte Thanksgiving Day Game Plan in 10 Steps

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for all we share in (mashed potatoes), those we love (those who bake pies), and our blessings (kiddos who eat all of their green beans). In that spirit, here is something we put together for you — we thank you...

5 Stunning Locations To Take Your Fall Photos in CLT.

Whether you want to snag a photo for an awesome Instagram post, get a head start on the holiday photo card, or want to take a framable family portrait, here are five places within a short drive of Charlotte where you’re sure to get...

7 Spots Perfect For Fall Glamping

Camping as a kid is an experience that I will always cherish. The excitement of sleeping outdoors, cooking on a campfire, and fresh air was hard to beat. Even now that I am older I still enjoy spending a relaxing night outside with nothing...

7 Fall Flea Markets And Antique Fairs To Visit In NC

Going to a vintage market or antique fair can often feel like you're on a treasure hunt — you never know what you might find or stumble upon while shopping. There's always the chance you could find a diamond in the rough or the...

14 of Charlotte’s Can’t-Miss Fall Festivals (2018)

You have landed on an 'old' article and the info may not still be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. The month of September kicks off a wide array of fun events and fall festivals in Charlotte. Some have been local favorites...

Fun For Charlotte Teens During The Last Few Weeks Of Summer

Summer is winding down and the new school year is looming, which means it's time to chase your teens out of the house to take advantage of those last few days of freedom. Hopefully your teenager has some summer job cash to spend on...

You’ll Want To Add These Huge SC Sunflower Fields To Your Summer Bucket List

Summer is officially here and if you're looking for a great way to spend a day outdoors then look no further than the sprawling and absolutely stunning sunflower fields of the Draper Wildlife Management Area. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWd9_TwHRZx/?taken-by=southerndeparture Each year York County, South Carolina's 806-acre Draper Wildlife Management...

7 Best Places To Hike Within A Short Drive

Charlotte may be a busy city full of concrete and skyscrapers, but you don't have to go far to get outside and onto a hiking trail — and summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all the beauty North Carolina has...

Early Summer Walks and Runs in Charlotte 2018

Keep your summer body looking beach-ready while building endurance, promoting cardiovascular health, and having fun at these local walking and running events- we have everything from fun runs to 5k's to 10k's. Post-race finish lines are also a great way to meet new people...

The Great Charlotte Park Smackdown.

We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast...

Best Bike Trails Nearby

According to Statistic Library, just 30 minutes of pedaling boosts mental health and lowers blood pressure in both men and women. Bicyclists also tend to have the fitness equivalent to someone ten years younger than they are and a life expectancy two years above the national...

Tour with Us the New Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery In Morrison Shops

The Shops at Morrison just got a lot more luxurious. Nationally acclaimed artist Anne Neilson just opened a new gallery showcasing over 40 artists from around the globe in one convenient location. With a mission to "be a lighthouse in our community by giving back through...