Who’s missed posting all things Charlotte? How do we rev it up again? Our Instagram highlight reels needs new life. Let’s show off our city once again — and us. The best of the best? That’s what the Queen City is known for, is she not? Let’s get our Instagram groove back using these top […]
Looking for something new to do? See some new sights and visit a new city? No need to head to Charleston or Savannah (not that there’s anything wrong with that 🙂 ) our fair Queen City has plenty to see & do Uptown to keep your weekends full for weeks. Here are 21 ideas of […]
We’re sharing photos of the city from some of our favorite QC Photographers in a series sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners. In the past, we’ve checked out many local murals with Brooke Brown, and toured visually with the talented Laura Wolff, who is a photographer for the Charlotte Knights and other sports media. This […]
Feeling frigid? Time for some heat. Let’s talk the Car Date. When you really shouldn’t go anywhere with all the people — go on a drive and do something fun with that one person. Crank the heat, bring a blanket and make a plan for a drive somewhere new. Or revisit somewhere cool. Here in […]
Charlotte’s neighborhoods are filled with some of the region’s most stately, unique and family-friendly homes. But it isn’t just the residential part of our city that’s bringing new residents here in droves. From dining to shopping and more, there are dozens of one-of-a-kind local businesses that truly add jewels to the crown of the Queen […]
Lots of neighborhoods in Charlotte have instant name recognition. Myers Park, Dilworth, Southpark — they’ve been around (and popular!) for years and have the real estate price tags to prove it. But what about buyers who are looking for something just as special that not as many people know about? “The current Charlotte market leaves […]
With its dichotomy of quiet neighborhoods lined with historic homes and funky urban enclaves full of art, music and revelry, Charlotte can sometimes feel like many cities-within-a-city. And considering an estimated 120 people move to Charlotte every day, the real estate landscape is in a constant state of change. We spoke to the pros at […]
We’re sharing photos of the city from some of our favorite QC Photographers in a series sponsored by Charlotte Center City Partners. Last month we checked out many local murals with Brooke Brown, and this month we’re touring with the talented Laura Wolff, who is a photographer for the Charlotte Knights and other sports media, […]
Charlotte is now brimming with street art and murals; we have so much art outside bringing expressions of beauty, vision, frustration, history, statement, and local culture to our public. Touring these works is the perfect “safe-outside” fresh air activity, and street art has a way of connecting you to the artists and their message that […]
The North Carolina high country offers 3,000+ miles of free, public hiking trails within 100 miles of Asheville ~ at least during normal times. Many NC parks and nature preserves have begun to re-open to visitors ~ with safe social distancing and some closures on facilities and specific trails / areas. Some places are still […]
One thing that has helped ease the stress of our new lifestyle has been the weather. Being able to go for walks on the regular and eat outside has been sanity saving. We are all familiar with Charlotte’s larger and popular parks; Freedom, Romare Bearden, Latta, but we are trying to keep some extra space […]
Need a change of scenery but still want to stay socially distant? Here’s a fun idea for an outing ~ combine your takeout orders with a drive by some of our city’s amazing murals. We’ve set up our list by neighborhood, with suggestions of where to grab a bite to eat, some sweet treats or […]
