Sometimes looking for a gift for someone can be tough, and we all know that one person that has everything. Here’s a thought ~ find something out of the ordinary to do in Charlotte and give it away as a gift.
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Yes, I am talking about gifting an “experience” as a gift. Forget the gift cards, and just plan an exciting adventure or day around the city for that hard-to-buy-for someone on your list. Here are several ideas that would be perfect for the adventurous, athletic, the foodies and everyone-in-between:
The Gift of Dancing
It seems that one of us wants to dance the night away, while the other tends to stand and watch. Why not get them both dance lessons the Queen City Ballroom, located in Morrison Shopping Center. They offer private lessons and group lessons for couples and beginners, and they offer several dance styles: international, American, Latin Club style, social and exhibition. Check out their website and you can gift a perfect couple’s night out for the two of you, for your parents or in-laws, or for the newly engaged on your list.
A Balloon Ride
Do you know someone who is adventurous and always looking for some excitement? What better gift to get them this year than a hot air balloon ride overlooking the city of Charlotte. Airtime Balloon Company provides hot air balloon rides lasting for approximately 2 hours on Saturday, Sunday and holiday weekends, and you can a purchase a gift certificate to give a ride as a gift this holiday.
The Skydiving Gift
Do you have a friend or relative who is an adrenaline junkie? Well now is the perfect time to give this gift. Charlotte Skydive offers both Tandem Skydives and an Accelerate Freefall. You will experience about 60 seconds of freefall, followed by a parachute of about 9 minutes sailing through the North Carolina sky. Visit their website to check out pricing and schedules as well as gift certificates.
The Cooking Class
What better gift to give this year for the romantic type than signing him up for a cooking class where he can brush up on his cooking skills and have fun at the same time. Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen offers five different levels of cooking classes, and each class is based upon the products available that season. The best part is they allow BYOB (beer and wine) to all of their classes. Classes tend to fill up quick, so choose a date and reserve a spot online.
The Food Tour
Do you know a foodie who loves going to different restaurants around the city? Give this person a Walking Food Tour with Feast Food Tours of Charlotte. In Feast’s tours, you get to meet the local food industry’s artisans and learn the inspiration behind their most popular dishes. Each Feast tour hones in on a section of the city, and highlights local restaurants, bars, coffee shops and brew pubs. Some upcoming tours are the Local Flavors of Noda Tour and Dives to Dining Plaza Midwood Tour. Spots tend to fill up very fast, register your giftee for one on their site soon.
The Nascar Fan wanna-be Racecar Driver
Is your significant other a huge fan of NASCAR? Well your holiday shopping has finally come to and end. The Richard Petty Driving Experience is the perfect gift to give and is 2 hours of packed fun at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Rookie Experience covers safety and mechanical instructions, photos taken with the NASCAR racecar, and about an hour of driving around the 1.5-mile racetrack. It even ends with a closing ceremony. You can sign up online to pick your time and date.
Lake Norman Fishing Trip
How fun would it be to give your father or in-laws a chartered fishing trip on Lake Norman? This makes a wonderful and unique gift for any person on your list. You don’t have to wait til summer to book either. Fish On! Lake Norman offers year round fishing charters guided by “Captain Craig”. During the trip, fishermen can catch anything from largemouth bass to white perch. Call 704-996-0946 or book an adventure online.
