Bank of America Stadium - Home of the Carolina Panthers 75,525-seat-seat football stadium, home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers & a whole host of college teams and events is located on 33 acres in Charlotte’s Uptown area. Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC Completed in 1996 and opening originally as Ericsson Stadium, this venue was known to locals as Carolinas Stadium (named for both states, North & South Carolina) for 8 years. Naming rights were later purchased by Charlotte’s own Bank of America (corporate headquarters) in 2004. Those rights were purchased through … Continue reading...
Places to Visit in Charlotte – Sunflour Baking Company
Sunflour Baking Company - One of Our Favorite Places to Visit in Charlotte Family-Owned Charlotte Bakery & Café A family-owned Charlotte bakery & café that is one of the most popular bakeries in the area. Everything is prepared onsite, the family-owned business supports local vendors and puts smiles on faces every day! Sunflour Baking Company has four Charlotte locations, including Dilworth, Ballantyne, Elizabeth and Harrisburg. Visit the shop and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and your favorite treats or have food and coffee delivered too your door (or the door of … Continue reading...
Things to do in Charlotte NC for the Holidays 2018
Things to do in Charlotte NC for the Holidays 2018 Here are 7 Must-Do Charlotte Area Holiday Experiences Carowinds WinterFest Location: Carowinds Date: Select nights November 18 – December 31 (Visit the site link above to confirm dates WinterFest will be open) Time: Sunday – Friday 5-10PM, Saturday 2-10PM, NYE 5PM – 1AM Price: $26-$35 adults, $24 children and seniors Tickets Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker Complete with choreography by local resident, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux (the artistic director at the Charlotte Ballet) and music from the Charlotte … Continue reading...
Charlotte Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day, 2018
If cooking on Thanksgiving Day isn’t your thing, here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd, 2018. Many of these restaurants will be operating with a special holiday meal and will book-up early, so make sure you make reservations as soon as possible. And, if you don’t feel up to dining out, some of the restaurants on this list provide take-out. Here are just a few of the restaurants that have already announced that they’ll be open on Thanksgiving Day. 5Church: The American restaurant is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner for $45 for … Continue reading...
Restaurant Review – Nana’s Soul Food Kitchen
Restaurant Review - Nana's Soul Food Kitchen Dear friends arrived in Charlotte this evening and after checking into their hotel near the west side of Charlotte, my husband and I suggested meeting at Nana's Soul Food Kitchen. The restaurant is known for their delicious fired catfish and chicken and their collard greens but, we've never heard a negative thing about the place or any of the dishes served. The four of us had a variety of dishes and no one had one single complaint - in fact, it's some of the best food you'll eat! The ambiance was much like a cafeteria/diner - very casual and the … Continue reading...
Charlotte Airport Overlook: One of the Nation’s Best Airport Views
Charlotte Airport Overlook: One of the Nation's Best Airport Views The Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook is everything you could want in an airport overlook…and then some! Most longtime Charlotteans know about this spot but, it's a surprise to newcomers to our area. Most airports won't encourage actively watching planes and flight patterns and very few actually have an area do it. Yes, one of the nations best overlook areas can be found right here in Charlotte. The view from this area is totally unobstructed - you feel like you could reach up and touch the belly of the planes … Continue reading...
Charlotte Area Farmers Markets – Savoring Local Produce, Supporting Local Farmers
Charlotte Area Farmers Markets - Savoring Local Produce, Supporting Local Farmers Charlotte Area Farmers Markets are a big hit this time of year and we are so thankful for a great climate that allows our local farmers to build fruitful businesses (okay, maybe a little pun there)! Charlotteans simply can't get over the beautiful weather (including the delayed summer heat and all of the glorious rain), the blooms, and the Carolina blue skies this year. Because of the wonderful weather, lots of area farmers markets continue to yield delightful summer produce. The local vegetables have been … Continue reading...
Charlotte Restaurant Week® (Queen’s Feast) JULY 20-29, 2018 – Participating SouthPark Restaurants
Charlotte Restaurant Week® (Queen’s Feast) JULY 20-29, 2018 - Participating SouthPark Restaurants Experience some of the best food the metro Charlotte area offers during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week® Dine at some of Charlotte's premier restaurants and enjoy 3 course meals for only $30 - $35 per person! You’ll enjoy delectables at over 125 of Charlotte's finest restaurants. Cuisine includes the freshest of sushi to the juiciest of steaks at an unbelievable price! During Charlotte Restaurant Week, over 125 restaurants participating in the Queen’s Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week®) … Continue reading...
Top 10 Local Memorial Day Events (Charlotte, NC)
Top 10 Local Memorial Day Events (Charlotte, NC) As always, Charlotte has access to so many great amenities, from our area Lakes to Carrowinds, from the White Water Center to a multitude of local food and drink destinations. We hope you’ll find something to fit your budget or social calendar for Memorial Day weekend. Here are 10 things we recommend checking out over Memorial Day Weekend in Charlotte: Saturday May 27 Tour De Fat (4pm-9pm) A host of musicians, circus performers, vaudeville acts, magicians, comedians and more. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Tour de Fat Charlotte benefits … Continue reading...
More Great News for Charlotte – ACC Football Championship Games will be Held Here Through 2030
More Great News for Charlotte - ACC Football Championship Games will be Held Here Through 2030 The revision of HB2 not only brought great news for Charlotte with the return of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Football Championship Game in December (2017). More great news was announced today; another sign that big-ticket sporting events and economic development are returning to Charlotte and the entire state of NC. Today, the ACC announced signing of a 10-year extension for the ACC Football Championship Games. The current contract is through December, 2020 but, the extension signed today, … Continue reading...