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Travel and Outdoors

Originally set to end in October, this spectacle has been extended into 2026.
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack your next picnic with these goods found around Queen City.
Want dinner with a gorgeous lake view? We have that. Want a place to drink by the pool? We have that. Want to marvel at Uptown’s lights over dessert? We have that, too.
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This picturesque mountain town is open and thriving eight months after Hurricane Helene rocked the WNC region.
The music venue at Ballantyne is more than an amphitheater — it’s a blank slate for shows, events, and the community to gather.
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The developers behind Ballantyne’s expansive natural space share why it’s an amenity that keeps the neighborhood growing.
Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill can be found along Concourse D at the airport + will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with California flair, plus a full bar and cocktails.
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Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Charlotte for outdoor adventures.
Enjoy the most of what the Queen City has to offer during the longest day of 2025.
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No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo is set to build a troll sculpture in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point, marking North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
The town’s first and only literary festival promises a day of family-friendly events, a hot dog eating contest, and new books to line your bookshelf.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
Packed with high-tech simulators and a full food and drink menu, Tap In will cater to golf enthusiasts and amateurs when it opens Thursday, Aug. 28, along Clanton Road in LoSo.
Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.
Concertgoers and Hornets fans alike will see new seats, new grab-and-go shops, and two new “districts,” that will merge hospitality and game-day action.
After three years closed, the restaurant is now open in NoDa, serving its same menu and vibes as its former location in Plaza Midwood.
There’s various events during the holiday weekend in and around the Queen City.
If you’re not watching football from the stands at Bank of America Stadium, there are nearby watering holes that bring a similar camaraderie and atmosphere for football fans.
We cover Charlotte’s changing landscape every day, but we also love to look back. We used Google Street View to remember how some of Charlotte’s most prominent landmarks looked almost 20 years ago.