by Morgan Conroy of @sliceofclt
If you ever find yourself looking for something to do in Charlotte with free parking, shopping, farmers market, sips, eats, treats and live music, look no further. Here’s a guide to planning a fun day with the girls at Camp North End. Let’s get down to the details.
ARRIVAL & PARKING
Where can I park? Free parking lots are available throughout Camp North End:
- Boileryard entrance located at 1824 Statesville Avenue (closest to Hex Coffee, NoDa Company Canteen, and Black Moth Bars)
- Keswick Entrance located at 1701 North Graham Street (closest to food court and farmers market – great for Ride Share drop-off)
- Crossroads Entrance located at 1801 North Graham Street (best for Keswick area, event parking, and cinema movie nights)
- Mount Entrance located at 1774 Statesville Avenue (closest to Babe & Butcher, Popbar, Leah & Louise and Free Range Bar)
Additionally, there are Ride Share pick up locations, bike racks, a tesla charging station. For a full map of each entrance check it out here.
EATS & TREATS
For the picky eaters, there is something for everyone at the Keswick Food Stalls. Camp North End has you covered featuring four food stalls including Bleu Barn North End (burgers, sandwiches and salads made with local, seasonal ingredients), Plant Joy (locally-sourced vegan dishes), Saru by Bow Ramen (noodles and Japanese snacks), and La Caseta (Latin street food from the owners of Sabor Latin Street Grill.) So meet up at the picnic tables and chow down.
Quick bite at Babe & Butch – If you and your best friend are anything like Serena & Blair, you’ll enjoy this charcuterie shop with build your own boxes. Don’t skip on the prosecco and rose cocktails, or grab a beer or wine next door at Free Range Bar.
Dinner is served. So you’re out with your gals searching for a dinner spot that checks all the boxes. Make a reservation at Leah & Louise. Each dish is perfect for sharing, and the cocktails are a must!
Every girl’s day should include something sweet. Visit Popbar Charlotte for tasty shakes, fresh boba tea, and other goodies. If you prefer cookies and pastries or are celebrating a particular event, stop by Wentworth and Fern, open from Wednesday through Friday.
New to Camp North End! Don’t forget beers, sangria, sundries, and snacks at the new Noda Company Canteen. The atmosphere is similar to the original NoDa Company Store — with a fun tropical feel and industrial influence.
SHOP
Shop until you drop. Girls’ day isn’t complete without a bit of shopping. Lokal by Hygge is a collaborative retail shop that supports a bunch of small businesses with products ranging from used books to apparel and wood resin art. Every Wednesday from April-October, expect an eclectic mix of farmers at the North End Farmers Market including food artisans, and other small businesses popping up along Keswick Avenue between the Mount and Keswick districts. The shops at Camp North End include Grow: A plant shop, Dupp & Swat, Good Postage, That’s Novel Books, Rent Eboards, Prism Supply, Macfly Fresh Printing Co. and Windy O’Connor Art and Home.
ART
Explore local art and plan a photo shoot with your friends. Don’t miss those perfect Instagrammable backdrops; tag the artists when you post! Every surface at Camp North End is a piece of art – learn more about the artists and artwork before you go here.
COMING SOON…
What to look out for this year? Seemingly Overzealous is 100% dairy free frozen dessert and Beyond Amazing Donuts are both coming soon to Camp North End ! To find out more about what’s happening at Camp North End, visit their events page.
