If leaving ::the nest::
Food scene
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
136 N Davidson StSalted. Caramel. Brownies. You’re welcome.
Grilled avocado? Yes, please. And an awesome view of Uptown as your side dish. Splurge spot for sure.
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StGrilled avocado? Yes, please. And an awesome view of Uptown as your side dish. Splurge spot for sure.
Not for the faint at heart in making decisions. If you want it on your burger, chances are they have it! Try the chips and French onion dip on the side. Fresh and delicious Charlotte based restaurant.
63 locals recommend
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
1626 East BlvdNot for the faint at heart in making decisions. If you want it on your burger, chances are they have it! Try the chips and French onion dip on the side. Fresh and delicious Charlotte based restaurant.
Kids' activities
This is a great place for younger kids to discover all sorts of things, including Science. Also check out the Discovery Place, which has activities for younger kids, but is also for older. (There's also an IMAX/Planetarium there.)
40 locals recommend
Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
105 Gilead RdThis is a great place for younger kids to discover all sorts of things, including Science. Also check out the Discovery Place, which has activities for younger kids, but is also for older. (There's also an IMAX/Planetarium there.)
Animals
If you’re staying with us, chances are you love animals. Here are some other fun places to see more!
You will feel like you’re on safari as you take the horse drawn carriage across this farm. You’ll get to feed everything from emu to Buffalo—even a giraffe! Tip: only go if you can take the wagon, as driving through with your car has a high likelihood of getting you some paint scratches as souvenirs. Also, they only take cash!
109 locals recommend
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville RdYou will feel like you’re on safari as you take the horse drawn carriage across this farm. You’ll get to feed everything from emu to Buffalo—even a giraffe! Tip: only go if you can take the wagon, as driving through with your car has a high likelihood of getting you some paint scratches as souvenirs. Also, they only take cash!