The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten

Nestled in a cozy, rustic setting, this spot serves up creative takes on local favorites along with refreshing cocktails and a welcoming vibe.

Boutique landmark with traditionally decorated rooms, a free shuttle & a fine-dining restaurant. This refined boutique hotel, dating from 1929, is one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Hotels of America. It's a 2-minute walk from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and 9 minutes from Time Warner Cable Arena. Rooms offer 1920s ambiance, and include writing desks, armoires and marble bathrooms. Modern perks include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. A penthouse suite adds double balconies. Room service is available. Free perks include an area shuttle and evening cookies. There's an upscale Southern restaurant, and a 24-hour business center. Meeting and event space is offered.

Dog-friendly brewpub offering varied beers in cozy, industrial digs complete with games & a patio.

Puerta serves up mouthwatering Mexican delights in a chill setting, perfect for brunch or late-night tacos paired with tasty cocktails.

Modern redbrick brewery with a rotating selection of draft and to-go beers, plus a beer garden.

Seasonal small plates and inventive drinks in a cozy setting with a rooftop patio.

Leah & Louise is a cozy juke joint serving up inventive Southern comfort food and craft cocktails, making every meal a delightful experience.

El Veneno serves up mouthwatering Mexican street food from a food truck, renowned for its bold flavors and killer breakfast tacos, with locations that change daily.

The Crunkleton is a chic, member-only bar and restaurant in Charlotte combining classic cocktails with delicious hearth-cooked dishes in a cozy, upscale atmosphere.

A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails.