🌞 Weekend Getaway | Charlotte, NC 🐝 Itinerary + Food Guide

Escaped the gloomy rain of New York to Charlotte’s sunshine – instant mood lifter! TT Here’s a mixed bag of things I did + Southern-style food recommendations 🍗👌 🐝 NBA: Hornets vs. Nuggets First NBA game – the vibe was electric! 🏀 You can hang out at the bar area for a different view. ⚠️ Note: Check venue bag policies in advance – only very small clutches/wallets are allowed. The Hornets arena doesn’t offer bag storage ❗️ A kind staffer suggested I empty my bag and “hide it in the bushes”… and it was still there after 2+ hours! 😂 🐝 Mint Museum Lovely art museum 🖼️ – many have recommended it. BOA cardholders get in free, or use student ID for a discount! 🐝 Haberdish (3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205) Classic Southern food – their fried chicken is delicious 🍗! Be prepared to wait during peak hours. 🐝 Mac Tabby Cat Cafe (3204 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205) A cute cat café near Haberdish! 🐱☕ The space is well-designed (coffee and cat areas are separate). The surrounding area is a converted factory district with vintage shops and cafes – highly recommend exploring! 🐝 Gravity Sourdough Pizza (1824 Statesville Ave Ste. 101, Charlotte, NC 28206) Sourdough pizza spot in another converted factory block! 🍕 I tried the Tommy Boy Pizza – uniquely sweet and tasty. The area is also full of cool little shops. 🐝 Coastal Kitchen & Bar (222 E 3rd St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Inside a Hilton hotel but open to all 🍔! Loved the Cowboy Burger – the fried chicken skin was chef’s kiss 👌 🐝 Tupelo Honey (101 S Tryon St Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28280) Super popular fried chicken spot 🍗! Best to reserve on weekends – otherwise, try your luck at the bar. I had half fried chicken + a fried shrimp sandwich – so flavorful! 🐝 The Absury (235 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202) Cozy spot with great service 🧀! Try the FARRO RISOTTO if you love cheese – it’s super filling. #WinterTravel #WeekendGetaway #StudyAbroadLife #FoodDiary #Charlotte #NorthCarolina #TravelUSA