Charlotte in the summer: What to do?

Charlotte in the summer: What to do?

In addition to its home base in Birmingham, Alabama, Slade offers environmental consulting, urban planning and general contracting services out of Charlotte, North Carolina. We love to live and play in the Queen City and we’re thrilled about the plethora of activities in and around our beautiful town. We’ve come up with a few fun summer adventures for city dwellers, families or date nights.

Find inspiration for a great meal and support our local farmers by visiting one of the many farmers markets in Charlotte. Find the best local ingredients or just swing by for a snack and a great cup of coffee. Take the opportunity to meet your local farmers, as they love talking about their food and products! We recommend the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, the Atherton Mill Market and the Davidson Farmers Market.

Take the family or some friends out for a picnic in one of Charlotte’s many fine parks. We enjoy the quiet expanse of lawn in front of the Mint Museum in Uptown. After you’ve had your fill, enjoy free admission to the museum on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. 

If a stroll to admire art at street level is more your speed, check out the cultural hub of NoDa along Davidson Street. Take advantage of the art crawl, held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. Tour some of the city’s finest galleries and grab a glass of wine afterwards at Dolce Vita.

Did you know that for national wine production North Carolina ranks ninth overall? With over 100 vineyards or wineries in the state Charlotte is close to acres of grapes where you can slow down and sample the region’s finest flavors. Check out the Treehouse Vineyard for great scenery, the charming tree house and a casual game of cornhole (with wine, of course).

Get yourself moving and explore one of the hiking trails or many parks in Charlotte. You’ll find beautiful views of the city on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Or visit the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens on the shores of Lake Wylie, featuring 110 acres of jaw dropping greenery, fountains, themed gardens and an orchid conservatory.

Of course this is just a small list of the many opportunities to play and relax in Charlotte. We hope these adventures inspire you to get out and enjoy the fabulous culture and sights of our beautiful city!