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CLTBests Presents 10 Cozy Charlotte Winter Brunches

It's the time of year when the days are short, the weather is frigid, and even though we know Summer bodies are made in Winter, we're all looking for some comfort food. After a long week of bundling up, and racing from door-to-car to...

Best Splash Parks and Water Play Around Greater CLT

This is an 'old' article, please link thru to the latest update here on our site. Brace yourselves. That dreaded moment is coming ~ approximately 3 days after school lets out, when your kids mosey into the room declaring "I'm Bored". We love them. We don't...

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...

Great Weekend Getaways for this MLK Weekend.

The holidays are over which inevitably means we are now counting down the days until the next vacation. For those of us lucky enough to have Martin Luther King Monday off, that three day weekend is just days away. Considering a weekend trip? Many...

A Scoop Girl’s Guide to Charlotte Brew Pubs and Fall Beer Savvy

Oh yes we did. We've jumped on the brew-haha bandwagon along with every other Charlotte publication and Insta-account, since craft beer is the new non-fat latte. If you are already a patron of Charlotte's vibrant brew scene, feel free to add your thoughts in...

From Zombie Paintball to South End Psycho, here are 20 Spooky Things to Do in Charlotte This Month

Looking for a little more "trick" than "treat" this year? You're in luck. This year, Charlotte area tours, events and experiences give you all the creeps and chills you'll need for a truly spook-tacular Halloween. Our list of don't miss haunts:   Tricks & Trails If it's not...

Relaunched and Rediscovered. Getting to Know The Bechtler and New Curator Jen Edwards.

There’s the iconic Marilyn Monroe portrait, and of course the red Campbell’s soup can. Not many people can say they actually sat for pop culture artist Andy Warhol – but the Bechtler’s – the Charlotte area family who helped create a museum of all...

20 Road Trip Dates for October

There is always something to do in Charlotte, which is why we publish a popular Things To Do This Weekend feature every single week. But sometimes, the road beckons. Charlotte is in the perfect location to head out for a short trip to so...

Annual Fall Frolic Brings October Weekends of Fun to Anne Springs Close Greenway

Looking for some family fun in the great outdoors this month? Take the short 30 minute drive to Anne Springs Close Greenway any weekend in October for the Fall Frolic Festival, and enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, horse rides, hiking, kayaking and more, all...

Celebrate life by the Catawba at the Masons Bend Community Grand Opening this month.

Join Masons Bend in celebrating life by the Catawba River at the Masons Bend community grand opening on Saturday, September 24th, from 11am-3pm. Experience the natural beauty of this Fort Mill community as you walk along natural trails to scenic views of the river. Climb...

Where & When to See the Fall Leaf Color This Year (2016)

North Carolina is famous for many things. We were the first in flight, we house the largest residential property in the nation, and of course, college basketball. However, did you know North Carolina is also known for the best leaf transition in the nation? So...

Corny & Amazing. It’s Almost Time for the Fall Corn Mazes.

Looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends? Scoop has tracked down the best corn mazes around the Charlotte area. These farms don't just stop at corn mazes, they have daytime and night time hayrides, special halloween themed rides, cow trains, animal farms, grain...

Eat, Drink and Jump — September’s Ballantyne Beat

School's back in session, but that doesn't mean we're going to stop celebrating summer down in Ballantyne. Here are the hottest new places to soak up (what's left of) #Summer2016 in the 28277: EAT Hazelnuts Creperie 9870 Rea Road (coming soon!) Even though Hazelnuts' newest location in Blakeney Shopping Center...

Fall Festivals 2016 ~ Your Complete Round Up

You have landed on an 'old' article and the info may not still be accurate. Please link thru here for our latest update. Fall in the South means lots of things...cooler temps, football, leaves changing colors, and of course, FESTIVALS. There are fall festivals all...

A scoopGirls’ Guide to Raleigh

The Scoop on Where to Eat, Stay & Play in Raleigh After all the fun eating, shopping and sightseeing in Chapel Hill and Durham, we’ve now arrived in Raleigh, the final point in the Triangle. Raleigh is the second largest city in North Carolina, after...

The Pump House and Other Road Trip Restaurants

Burst out of your zip code bubble and venture out to these dining destinations within four hours of Charlotte. Start planning your day or 36 hour, weekend road trip now, and don't forget to tag #scoopEATS on your instagram posts so we can see! (all...