Tourism and Hospitality

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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
April 02, 2026 12:36 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Play
50 great brunch restaurants to try in Charlotte
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Charlotte serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
March 12, 2026
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Staff
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An America250 eras tour in Winston-Salem
Take a road trip to Winston-Salem and travel through centuries of American history in one Southern city.
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Basketball
The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament to tip off in Charlotte
The ACC Men’s Basketball tournament returns to Spectrum Center in Uptown from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
March 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Business
Rentable venues in Charlotte
Check out this list of local venues to host your next party, reunion, or reception.
February 19, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Your guide to a romantic escape in Winston-Salem
Romance comes alive in Winston-Salem’s historic streets, candlelit dining, stunning surrounding landscape, and colorful culture.
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Sports
Charlotte to host World Military Summer Games
The upcoming World Military Summer Games aim to bring a local economic boom while bolstering international diplomacy.
November 13, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 1, 2026
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Small Business
Explore local bookstores during the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl
The annual book crawl kicks off Wednesday, April 1, inviting book lovers to visit two dozen shops across the Queen City and compete for prizes.
April 1, 2026
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Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 1, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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5 local podcasts to level up your business game
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks of Charlotte, NC podcasts for business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
March 31, 2026
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History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
We took a look at the trailblazing pair who line the educational trail.
March 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that are worth planning ahead for.
March 27, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Food
A conversation with “Top Chef” guest judge Jamie Brown
We sat down with the guest judge to ask about her experiences on the show, and to ask her expert opinion on Charlotte’s food scene.
March 24, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charlotte
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
March 23, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Blinders Sports Lounge celebrates first anniversary with new menu
Since opening in March 2025, Blinders has boasted craft cocktails, elevated bar bites, and curated watch parties like movie nights, sporting events, and more.
March 18, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell