6 of the best day trips less than an hour outside of Charlotte
By CharlotteFive Staff
Charlotteans are very into staying in their bubble. For example, some people think driving from Plaza Midwood to SouthPark can seem like such a task, but realistically it’s not far at all.
Order: The Brulé (mix of grilled chicken thighs, grilled corn and slaw, caramelized onions, roasted black beans, tickled pink onions, firecracker pimento cheese and spicy green sauce), $9.45
The largest manmade lake in North Carolina has tons of activities to take part in including 30.5 miles of trails, a family campground with 32-sites, a 125-yard-long swim beach and bathhouse complex.
Order: The Chicken & Waffles (fried chicken, cornbread waffle, cinnamon honey butter), $13 and the Pimento appetizer (three cheeses, jalapenos, secret seasonings, served with veggies or toast points), $8
Spin your own cotton candy at the Cotton Candy Factory, ‘a nonprofit dedicated to caring for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.’ Cotton candy flavors include bubble gum, berry blast, cherry vanilla and more. Prices range from $4.50-$5.50.
A whiskey bar and cigar lounge housed in a former jail.
Order: The Jailhouse Hattan (a classic Manhattan made with Basil Hayden’s batch bourbon, VYA small batch sweet vermouth, Amarena cherries and angostura aromatic bitters), $12
The Watermelon Painkiller via @thejailhousebelmont on Instagram
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