Camp North End
Shopping mall · Lockwood ·
Former factory turned creative campus with art, food, and events
Former factory turned creative campus with art, food, and events
"There's also Camp North End, which transforms into Camp North Pole each December. Highlights include an outdoor ice skating rink, crackling fire pits, and the lively Mistletoe Market, complete with handmade goods, vintage finds, and local treats. The fun continues across themed zones like Mount Jolly, where kids can write letters to Santa; Candy Keswick Lane, serving up seasonal sips and sweets; and the Tower of Lights, where live music and crafts unfold beneath the glowing water tower." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A 76-acre creative campus built on the city's former Ford factory grounds that now houses a mix of studios, shops, food-and-beverage tenants, and event spaces, making it a vibrant destination for pop-ups, art, and independent vendors." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Canteen can be a bit dead when there’s not an event happening at Camp North End, the mixed-use complex that the bar’s a part of. But that makes it ideal for a private event. Canteen serves craft beers, mimosas, sake, sangrias, wines, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks—but no hard liquor—in a vibrant space with plenty of easy-to-rearrange lounge seating. The colorful murals and lush tropical plants also make great photo backdrops. Order the signature frozen colada, made with coconut and pineapple juices and prosecco." - Tess Allen
"A Charlotte creative campus with an open-kitchen setup that hosts pop-up events, providing a space where chefs can work side by side; one recent pop-up there featured collaborative frying and plating of catfish for foil-lined takeout boxes and highlighted the venue’s hands-on, communal atmosphere." - Nikki Miller-Ka
"Charlotte's Camp North End is a 76-acre multi-use space with public art, food stalls, shops, offices and more in a former car factory and military depot. It's a big complex, but there's always somewhere to hang out for a bit (quite literally–you can stretch out in a hammock if that cafe table and chairs doesn't suit your needs). It's all about walking around, soaking up the cool, creative vibe—and eating." - Nancy DePalma
