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25+ Places For A Picnic around Charlotte

The temperature is finally cooling down, which calls for...

Get to Know Charlotte’s Original Food Hall, The Market at 7th Street

7th Street Public Market is Now“The Market at 7th...

Live Your Best Lake Life this Summer at Lake Norman

Nothing says summer like spending a day at the...

Charlotte’s Most Instagram Worthy Spots Update

Who's missed posting all things Charlotte? How do we...

The Ballantyne Beat – shopping, dining and hanging in the 28277 this week

From pizza to pinot, The 'Tyne is poplin' this week. Here's what's going on in the 28277: EAT Inizio Pizza Napoletana 1020 Providence Road (Providence Commons shopping center) Far from your typical pizza joint, Inizio will make you rethink the way you view...

Scoop’s Ballantyne Beat – shopping, dining and hanging in the 28277

Ballantyne is more than just your average suburb. The rapidly growing area at the southern tip of Charlotte has developed a restaurant, bar and shopping scene all its own. And since new places you need to know about are...

Charlotte Pick Your Own Farm Opening Dates for 2016

Nothing screams summer's almost here more than a sunny day spent picking fresh fruit at a farm close to home. Luckily for us, there are plenty of options in and near the Queen City. Use our guide to "...

The Great Charlotte Park Smackdown. Which neighborhood park is best?

  We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We're within driving distance from some of the best...

The Ultimate 2016 Charlotte Food Trucks Round Up – Where Are They Now?

It's official. Food trucks have taken the Queen City by storm. Lucky for everyone jonesing for a gooey Pig Mac sandwich, the mobile kitchen revolution once reserved for Uptown workers and South End partiers has expanded in every direction. Now...

Last Minute Rentals for Spring Break & Easter Weekend

Did spring break creep up on you? Are you staring down the barrel of a full week of your kids laying on the couch staring at their phones like zombies? No worries — we've scouted out some last-minute getaway options that are...

What will you do with your extra day this month?

If you have ever found yourself lamenting the fact that there are not enough hours in the day or days in the week, this is not the month to whine. 2016 is a Leap Year, so we have 29...

Eateries and Breweries to WALK to on this Snow Day

This weekend's wintery mix may shut down some Charlotte area businesses, but some local hotspots are still cooking and pouring for adventurous residents. If you can walk or get there safely, here's a list of restaurants and breweries that are...

The Scoop on a Last Minute Christmas Trip to the NC Mountains

Get a huge dose of holiday cheer with a quick getaway to the mountains this weekend or next.  From lights displays to gingerbread displays, the Biltmore at Christmas and shopping galore, here are our top picks for a very...

Best Holiday Lights and Must See Displays in Charlotte

In the rush and stress of the holiday season, sometimes it's difficult to dig deep and find that so-called holiday spirit. Which is why one of my favorite things to do is pile the family in the car and drive...

Here’s our Photo Tour of Christmas at the Biltmore.

It's not often you have access to a photo tour inside the Biltmore mansion, especially at Christmas. Thanks to Mark File of ROMANTIC ASHEVILLE,here's our inside look at the Biltmore holiday display this year. Road Trip Anyone? Guest Post from Mark...

A Scoop Girl’s Guide to Charlotte Brew Pubs by neighborhood

By now you know there's major buzz brewing about Charlotte’s exploding craft beer scene. Maybe you’ve even had the chance to experience the festivals, tastings and grand openings firsthand. Whether you’ve been waiting for your formal introduction to the...