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Best Places in Charlotte to Kill Time
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1. Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Still trying to figure out the "real" ice cream below the sign.... does that mean I've been eating fake ice cream this whole time?
Got here around closing time, but the staff was still friendly and gave us our orders. I tried their "Blast" which is…More »
2. YMCA
Went to the Morrison Branch the other day to do a spin class. I didn't realize they had expanded. The gym is huge... used to be a tiny place, but I think they did a great job with the expansion (looks like they have plans in the future to expand…More »
3. South Park Mall
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 364-4411
Category:
Shopping Centers
Neighbourhood: South Park
This mall is probably the nicest in Charlotte. The reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is that a lot of the retailers are a little "high end" so it does cater toward more of the high rollin' Charlotte crowd. Not that there aren't any normal stores…More »
4. AMC Concord Mills 24
Been to many a movie here. I wish it was closer, but it's worth the trip. Since I'm turning into an old person, I like watching movies during the day and only paying $5 on weekday/nights and then $5 before 4pm on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays.
They…More »
5. McAlpine Creek Greenway
I use this greenway a lot and is a great alternative to running on the road and having to watch out for cars. There are many entrances, but I usually park off a gravel lot over off of Margaret Wallance and run underneath Independence Blvd to get…More »
6. Cheap Joe's Art Stuff
Love the selection of materials, though something tells me the would order something if you really need it. I mostly go here for the pre-streched canvases, but Cheap Joe's definitely is a big help with my paintings that I do. I used to deal with…More »
7. Target
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 973-3121
Category:
Department Stores
Neighbourhood: Myers Park
Shame the HD design center closed, but that gives Target it's very own parking deck. I got a little confused and really thought Target had closed as well, but then realized I was on the wrong level of the parking deck... talk about needing a light…More »
8. Home Depot the
Stopped in here to pick up some stuff for a project. I was very warmly greeted at the door - even though I was staring at my phone (with the list of what I needed). All the Home Depot stores are pretty much organized the same way so I was in and…More »
9. Caribou Coffee
When I do get coffee or the urge for caffine, I'd probably pick Caribou over those other chains. I still haven't really found a homey mom and pop corner coffee shop, but I haven't exactly been looking that hard either.
This location is pretty…More »
10. Don's Tennis Accessories
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 377-5999
Neighbourhood: Dilworth
Just went to Don's the other day to get my tennis racket re-strung. The store was pretty busy (right after work - 5ish), but Don somehow was still able to provide personal service as he always does.
You pretty much can get everything Tennis in this…More »
11. Concord Mills Mall
I'm not a big shopper, but Concord Mills is pretty convenient to my place of business. I go here as a default if I'm looking for something in a bind. It's a good place to walk around and spend time with - when it's not crowded (on the weekends it…More »
12. The Common Market
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-6209
Categories:
Delis,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Music Venues
Super impressed with the Common Market. After having a wonderful filling meal at the Diamond... we moseyed on over to the Common Market. We actually had a mission to find a couple specific beers that we had sampled at the BBQ, Beer, and Bourbon…More »
13. McMullen Creek Greenway
I have no idea why I gave this 3 stars... It's a great greenway and probably one of the longest uninterrupted greenway at that.
It may be the number of bikers that cause me to give it a 3 star review initially... but if you go early in the morning,…More »
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14. Costco Wholesale
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-7443
I'm not a member myself, but my mom is. They offer a good variety of items from electronics to clothing and bulk food items. I've purchased my netbook from here and it's still going strong (knock on wood).
There have been a lot of times that we've…More »
15. Crate & Barrel
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 362-4003
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: South Park
Great place to kill time, get ideas, and be inspired. Everything in the store is pretty modern and clean - I don't really have much to compare the one in Charlotte to (except the ridiculous 4 story one in Chicago) but I think 2 levels is a good even…More »
16. Four Mile, McMullen, and Lower McAlpine Creeks Greenways
Great greenway system. I think this is one of the greenways I use to get my long runs in (I don't really like running alongside the roadway or stopping at traffic signals).
Everyone that uses the greenway are very friendly - I try to wave to…More »
17. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 717-8179
Categories:
Pubs,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: University City
Beer Enthusiasts Rejoice! Lots of beer options to choose from here from draft to bottle. Definitely agree with Ian that the location should be closer to Uptown, but it is near my office which provides a good after work "cool down".
I do have a…More »
18. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
This library location is pretty good. I've used it a lot through high school and starting to use it again to study have a good place to go free from home distractions and chores.
The area I use the most is the table area, but it can get quite loud…More »
19. Heroes Aren't Hard To Find
Pretty great comicbook store. They offer some books as well as some collectable items.
Overall I was just trying to kill some time and reminiscence of my childhood reading comics... but I ended up getting a new comic while in there.
The cashier knew a…More »
20. Amelie's French Bakery
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 376-1781
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: NoDa
My new favorite place!!!!! The decor is great and atmosphere really transports you when you arrive. The food and treats really shine here. I only had a 10min spot to explore, but I grabbed a chicken salad sandwich and french press from the coffee…More »
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Yelping SinceApril 2010
Things I Lovemovies, painting, running, snowboarding, sushi, french toast, pasta, tennis, nc state, art, travel, family, hanging out, board games, ikea, football, book club, glee, the biggest loser, hot yoga
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