Discover Savory Cuisine and Science in Charlotte
The perfect city to fill up your mind and your tummy
Charlotte, NC has the southern charm and hospitality to make you feel right at home. Enjoy plenty of food and adventures while you’re in the city.
Science and Sports
Visiting Charlotte means discovering the gems and highlights of the city, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a stop that should be added to your list of places to visit. Stopping by “the hall,” located in uptown Charlotte, isn’t exclusive to fans of the sport and car enthusiasts. Visiting the museum will accelerate anyone's knowledge of NASCAR.
Address: 400 E MLK Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Discovery Place is a science museum with more exhibitions, programs, live shows, and classes than your imagination can hold. Exploring this place means getting up close and personal with science while you see, hear, and touch things you’ve never experienced. There are so many things to do, like going into the labs and exploring collections, and inventing your own masterpieces. There’s also an IMAX theater featuring the largest screen in the Carolinas, where you can view anything from an education film to the newest Star Wars movie. Check out the museum's daily schedule before you go to see what adventures you can fit into your plans.
Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Snacks, Sips ‘N Sweat
Little Spoon Eatery is not your average eatery and they make it clear “it’s different here.” They are constantly reinventing the wheel, in fact, the menu changes daily along with the playlist and the vibes. Their website is filled with hidden hip-hop lyrics to illustrate their unique dining experience, so expect amazing music to accompany your meal. Even though the ambiance and the menu changes, the quality and freshness of the food is something you can always count on. If you’re a coffee lover, this is the place for you, their coffee cups require both hands and have various flavors listed on the “caffeinate” portion of the menu. For the foodie, whether you're in the mood for healthy or decadent, you can take your pick. The end of the weekend is reserved for the lovers of libations, because Sunday Funday equals a Boozy Brunch. Get a head start and view some of their favorite drinks and dishes under the “gallery” tab on their website.
Address: 2820 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209
The NoDa Brewing Company has a selection of brews that will knock you off your feet…and then put you back on them to run off those calories. NoDa’s tap room features a vast selection of brews, notably the 2014 World Beer Cup Winner Hop, Drop ‘n Roll, and their year-around beer menu updates as the seasons change. In addition to the brews, they offer a run club(opens in a new tab) that collaborates with local vendors and beer lovers every week to shed those pounds and make Sunday Funday into Sunday Run Day. Please note that after each run there will be beer to celebrate.
Address: 2921 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206