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What are You Hungry For this Month?
If you're looking...
Charlotte is Bursting with Festivals! Deets on 40+ Spring 2025 Festivals Inside
The groundhog may have declared six more weeks of...
Pick Your Charlotte Food Hall. A Scoop Girls’ Guide to 9 Local Food Markets
Can't decide what sounds good to eat? Not in...
Here’s Your Spring 2025 Charlotte Gala Calendar
This Spring's Gala forecast is looking particularly bright, with...
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...
The Shop Dogs of Charlotte
Dogs around the world are already starting to chew through my new book, THE DOGIST.  — #thedogistbook featuring @chloetheminifrenchie
A photo posted by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Oct 9, 2015 at 11:51am PDT
At scoop we have quite a thing for...
Where to go Glamping in NC
I've only been outdoor camping twice in my entire 30-something years of life. Once was a horrifying experience to Girl Scout camp in the 5th grade that required sleeping in a tent full of bugs and leaves, after which I...
Best Charlotte Thanksgiving Thing You Don’t Even Know About.
If you stick around town for Thanksgiving every year, then you surely know about the Thanksgiving Day Parade that runs down Tryon Street in the am on Turkey day.
Here's what you might not know about:
You can be costumed walkers...
Where to pick your own pumpkins near Charlotte
Fall is here, and, in case you haven't heard it already 1,000,000 times, that means it's time for all things pumpkin. Before you go running for the "psl", let us tell you about some places nearby where you can...
Fall City Escape: Savannah, GA
The weather is finally cooling off, and you're itching for a weekend getaway. Have you thought about Savannah? This charming southern city is less than a four hour drive from Charlotte and has so much to offer including food,...
Peak Fall Color 2015 – Where to See the Leaves this Fall
Like many Charlotte families, my fall calendar revolves around two things; college football and traveling to the mountains for the annual color change. There is something about hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the windows rolled down, breathing...
Corny and Amazing. It’s almost time for these Corn Mazes near Charlotte.
Looking for a new way to celebrate fall?  Get lost in a local corn maze.  These aren’t just for the kids, corn mazes are fun for all.  We’ve done the work for you and found several area mazes open throughout...
Where to go apple picking near Charlotte (and what to do once you get there) (redirected)
Does the change of seasons have you itching to get out there and enjoy some crisp fall air? Plan a day trip with the kids or a fun date to these nearby orchards. But don't stop there! Put our tips...
Best Fall Festivals in Charlotte (2015)
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This week our Smart Picks on Things to Do for Families are super festive...literally. We thought a...
Where to snack, sip and shop in Savannah
Believe it or not, Savannah's not all ghost tours and girl scouts. The quaint Georgian town is as charming and beautiful as it is vibrant. With yesteryear appeal and a cultural pulse, it's a must-visit destination for any Charlottean looking for a quick getaway....