Dining and Things to Do
By Artie Beaty, About.com Guide
Monthly Events Calendar
Check here for the latest information on what's happening each month in Charlotte.
Seasonal Events Around Town
Find the latest events calendar and get information on other activities going on in the Charlotte area.
- Festival in the Park
- Charlotte's Christmas Concerts
- Family Holiday Activities
- Nutcracker Ballet in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte
Charlotte is one of the best culinary cities in the New South with many chefs coming out of Charlotte's very own Johnson and Wales Culinary Institute. And we just plain like good food. Check here for the best and brightest restaurants and night spots.
- Charlotte Restaurant Inspection Scores
- Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
- The Best Mexican Restaurants
- The Best Chinese Restaurants
- The Best Greek Restaurants
- The Best Japanese Restaurants
- The Best Irish Pubs
- The Best Southern Food
- The Best Pizza
- The Best Places to Watch a Game
- The Best Wine Lists
- The Best Late Night Food
- Romantic Restaurants
Museums in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to a variety of museums. You can learn about the history of Charlotte, the history of the South, view historic warplanes, take in artwork from top national and international artists, or visit with eagles, vultures and other birds of prey
- Charlotte Museum of History
- Carolinas Aviation Museum
- Levine Museum of the New South
- Discovery Place
- Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
- NASCAR Hall of Fame
- The Mint Museum Uptown
- The Mint Museum Randolph
- The Charlotte Nature Museum
- The Billy Graham Library and Museun
- Carolina Raptor Center
- Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture
- The Duke Energy EnergyExplorium
Sports in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, minor league baseball's Charlotte Knights, a pair of lacrosse teams, a soccer team and more. Find out where and when you can catch these hometown teams in action.
Health & Fitness
Charlotte is an active city with many outdoor greenways for walking and running, gyms for staying in shape and is even home to the U.S. National Whitewater Training Center.
- Area Gyms & Health Clubs
- Yoga & Pilates Studios
- Playing Tennis in Charlotte
- Photo Gallery: Charlotte Parks
Event Venues in Charlotte
From an amphitheatre nestled in Uptown to a 72,000 seat NFL stadium, Charlotte has a variety of places to take in live music, live theater, sports and more.