๐ Back at Duke Week 2 โ๏ธ | A Relaxed 3-Day Charlotte Getaway ๐
Escape the Durham bubble and dive into a fun-filled 3-day trip to Charlotte โ where good food, culture, and city vibes meet! Hereโs your easy-to-follow itinerary: ๐๏ธ Day 1 ๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ โญโญโญโญ A trusted chain serving delicious grilled meats and set menus โ tasty and budget-friendly! ๐ฅฉ๐ฅ ๐ NASCAR Hall of Fame ๐ซ $27 per person | Add-ons: Racing simulators ๐ฎ (pay per ride or go unlimited!) and tire-changing challenges. Fun for groups or solo! ๐ Sunset Views Over Charlotte Soak in the skyline โ a refreshing change from Durhamโs low-rise vibes! ๐ ๐๏ธ Day 2 ๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch: Malaya Kitchen Asian Fusion โญโญโญ Famous for Hainanese Chicken Rice โ tender and flavorful! ๐ Portions are huge (two girls can share one). Skip the Sarang Burung โ the taste isโฆ interesting ๐ซข. โช Calvary Church A stunning crown-shaped church ๐ โ absolutely breathtaking! ๐ก Note: Closed Saturdays, but the kind staff let us peek inside ๐ ๐๏ธ South Park Mall Shop till you drop! Home to upscale brands you wonโt find around RTP. ๐๐ ๐๏ธ Day 3 ๐ฝ๏ธ Brunch: Open Rice Metropolitan โญโญโญ Opens at 11:30 AM โ dim sum hits the spot!Everything was solid โ except the steamed ribs โ.P.S. Their Hong Kong-style milk tea is a must-try! โ ๐จ The Mint Museum ๐ Free entry on the first weekend of the month with BOA card ๐ฆ๐๏ธ Also free for art students!Two floors of inspiring exhibits + a lovely museum store ๐ผ๏ธ โ Final Tips: Wear comfy shoes โ youโll walk a lot ๐Book popular restaurants in advanceBring a student ID & BOA card for discounts #CharlotteTravel #DukeLife #NCTrip #CityEscape #FoodAndFun #CharlotteGuide #MintMuseum #NASCAR #DimSumInCLT #SkylineViews #TravelNC #RTPLife #StudentFriendly
