This Uptown Guide sponsored by Charlotte Center City and the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade Be a queen and impress your out of town guests with the ultimate Uptown Charlotte itinerary. Melt their travel woes and let our city do its thing. Don’t just take them around Charlotte. Show them Uptown. Showcase Charlotte’s heart and […]
Our city has grown. She’s learned some things. 10 years ago she was pumped about the Epicenter. Now? She knows better. Charlotte has become the girl that stays up late but never sleeps in. She is southern-sassy. Sexy. Lean and mean when necessary. And she certainly doesn’t stand in her preppy, older brother, Raleigh’s, shadow. […]
Football season has begun and pumpkin spice lattes are back. Fall is right around the corner and we’re gearing up for corn mazes, apple picking and all of our favorite Fall activities. These farms near the Charlotte area offer more than just the best corn mazes around–many of them have hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more […]
You’ve landed on an ‘old’ article, the info below may well be outdated. please link thru HERE for our latest update. September is right around the corner and that means it’s apple picking time. Whether you’re looking for a day of family fun or a creative date idea, apple picking is something anyone can enjoy. […]
Anne Springs Close Greenway just opened its new welcome center, named the Greenway Gateway to serve as a hub for activities at the 2,100-acre nature preserve and outdoor recreation site. The 6,300-square-foot facility provides a “front door” that will welcome first time visitors and returning guests alike, and is located at the Greenway’s main entrance […]
The Queen City is exploding with murals and art installations these days, making Summer 2019 a selfie, doodle-gramming, confetti heart heaven. Here are our favorite Charlotte Instagram Spots to see yourself in this summer. How many have you already hit? Tag us in your photos so we can share in our posts and stories. @scoopcharlotte […]
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 one of Mecklenburg County’s 210 parks with more than 21,000 acres at your disposal. To […]
Nomadic Murals: Tapestries of the Modern Era is open now through December 1, 2019 at THE BECHTLER MUSEUM OF MODERN ART. For the first time, the museum’s entire tapestry collection will be on display along side five exceptional tapestries traveling from the Le Corbusier Foundation in Paris. The collection of more than 40 tapestries blends […]
One of the highlights of winter in the QC is this weekend’s Connect with Culture Days on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26. Sponsored by the ASC, Connect with Culture Days give Charlotteans FREE access to arts, science, history experiences across Charlotte-Mecklenburg. In this their fifth year, Connect with Culture is giving everyone more […]
Orthocarolina and The Savage Way have teamed up with a Clean Graffiti Scavenger Hunt designed to get us outside and actively curious about our neighborhoods. Find the 3 pieces of Clean Graffiti Art (on the sidewalks) when you explore the QC using these clues to guide you. Enter to Win by posting a photo of each […]
Summer is slipping away and, although the cooler weather, warm apple cider, and changing Fall colors definitely give us things to look forward to, as the temps drop, our outdoor options and free time decrease with them. To help you prioritize these last 5 weeks, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Summer activities into a handy […]
ScoopGirls love The Duke Mansion ~ seriously, who doesn’t love The Duke Mansion? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is surely the Grande Dame of Charlotte homes, the biggest #BigWhiteHouse in the QC, the perfect venue for an event or party for business or pleasure, and a great option to put up […]
