Charlotte Essential Guide app for iPhone and iPad

••• Insiders Guide to the Queen City •••

Whether you are in Charlotte for a day or a week, visit the places on and off the beaten path. Charlotte Essential Guide takes you to great restaurants, tells you how to find the affordable prices to the top shows,finds fine dining restaurants as well as the stand-up, take-out joints that only the locals know about (check out Prices Chicken Coop).

Head to the out of doors at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, or check out one of the best new modern art museums at The Bechtler--then expand your horizons by visiting both the new Mint Museum and the Harvey B. Gantt Center, each just a few steps away, all part of Charlottes new cultural campus in the heart of uptown Charlotte.

If youre looking for live music, youve come to the right town. Visit any number of venues where the latest and greatest music is played in intimate settings. Youll want to know about the Double Door Inn, The Evening Muse, The Neighborhood Theater. There are too many places to name, but if you are in Charlotte and not listening to some live music, then you are missing out.

Of course, Charlotte is home to NASCAR. Any visitors want to get to both the new NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Lowes Motor Speedway.

Of course, day trips include the spectacular Blueridge Parkway, charming Asheville (with the Biltmore Estate), wine country, the beaches, the sand dunes where the Wright Brosther flew and more.

Theres always something to do in Charlotte. Let us show you the way to fun.


••• About the Author •••

Barb Freda hits the ground running in any city shes in, and she is at home and happiest exploring. Currently at home in Charlotte, Barb tries not to let pass any opportunity to discover new places, listen to music up for a Grammy, dance til the wee hours, explore the multicultural landscape in Charlotte, check out a new restaurant or shop a new store.


••• About Sutro Media •••

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