Kid-friendly activities to do in Charlotte

July 26, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Kid-friendly activities to do in Charlotte

As Charlotte grows, there’s more and more recreational activities to enjoy, especially if you love breweries, andÂ fitness.Â Fortunately, our city and the areas that surround it areÂ just as entertaining for those of us Charlotteans with little ones. Keep reading to learn more about where you can bring the kids for a day full of kid-friendly fun for all ages.

Lazy 5 Ranch

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Lazy 5 Ranch is a petting zoo you can drive through. Located just outside of Charlotte in Moorseville, this kid-friendly ranch is complete with wagon rides and several petting areas, your kids will have a blast getting up-close and personal with animals from 6 different continents. Tips: The ranch is cash only and will cancel all wagon rides if temperatures exceed 94 degrees. Visit Lazy5ranch.comÂ for more information.

ImaginOn

Located on 7th Street in Uptown Charlotte, ImaginOn is ranked as the number 1 children’s library in the United States. This 102,000 square foot facility houses two theaters, multi-use classrooms, a teen-only library, production studio, and interactive exhibit space. Some kid-friendly activities and resources include: Lego challenges, baby and toddler discovery area, bilingual children books, homework resources, and a story lab. Click here to visit the website.

https://www.instagram.com/imaginon

Adventure Landing

Adventure landing includes 3 18-hole mini-golf courses, Go-karts, bumper-boats, and a huge, interactive arcade for kids of all ages. Adventure Landing is perfect for birthday parties or just a day full of fun with your kids and their friends.

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Discovery Place

Discovery Place is aÂ kid-friendly Charlotte staple that has always been a go-to for a fun day with the kids. This ever-changing, interactive museum is a great way to spend time with the kids. They’ll learn the whole time and won’t even realize that their day is more educational than fun.

www.charlottesgotalot.com

Charlotte Nature Museum

Located within Freedom Park in the Dilworth area, the Charlotte nature museum is full of fascinating attractions and exhibits. Your kids will love being surrounded by butterflies in the butterfly exhibit and watching the live critters in the Creature Cavern.

www.charlottesgotalot.com

Carolina Raptor Center

This living museum is 57 acres that homes more than 25 specifies of raptors. Your kids will love seeing eagles, owls, vultures and more and can enjoy live presentations and educational tours.

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Ultimate Guide to Each Charlotte Community: Southpark

July 18, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

Ultimate Guide toÂ Each Charlotte Community: Southpark

Southpark sits SouthÂ of Uptown Charlotte. This suburban area is home to plenty of shopping, businesses, restaurants, and entertainment. Youâ€™ll find the boutiques and restaurants in this area to be fairly more upscale than other areas of Charlotte such a NoDa or Plaza Midwood. Southpark includes the only Whole Foods Market in Charlotte and quite possibly the best shopping mall. Hereâ€™s what else it has to offer:

Must-try restaurants:

Baku: Sushi and tapas
Try the Kurobuta Pork Belly or theseDiver Scallops with soy plum vin cotto, yuzu mayo & umeboshi.

www.instagram.com/bakurestaurant

Terrace Cafe: American
Pacos Tacos and Tequila: Mexican
Cafe Monte: French
Try the House Smoked salmon or a hand crafted Cappuccino

www.facebook.com/cafemontefrenchbakeryandbistro

Dean & Deluca: American

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The Cowfish:
Sushi and burgers (a strange but delicious combination)

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Toscana: Italian

http://www.conterestaurantgroup.com/

Shopping:

SouthPark Mall: Lulu Lemon, Neiman Marcus, H&M, plenty more.
Click here for the store directory.

www.shoppingsouthparkmall.com

Ivy and Leo
Bedside Manor
Copper Penny

Entertainment:

Regal Phillips Place Theatre

Foxcroft Wine Co

Affordability:

You can find a wide range of housing in the SouthPark area, from town homes to luxury homes. As this map illustrates, SouthPark is home to some of the more expensive homes in the South Charlotte area.

Stay tuned for more information about some of the most popular communities within Charlotte!

Realtor NC/SC

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

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7 Dog-friendly Bars & Restaurants in Charlotte

June 23, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

7 Dog-Friendly Bars & Restaurants in Charlotte

Bring your furry friend along for the fun this summer at some of these dog-friendly bars and restaurants!

One of the best things about Charlotte NC Â is the plethora of bars, restaurants, and breweries to try around the city. One of the even better things about Charlotte, is that most of these places are dog-friendly and will let you bring your four-legged friends along for the fun. Below is a list of some of the dog-friendliest places in Charlotte to bring your dog this summer!

1. Thomas Street Tavern

One of the best dog-friendly bars in Charlotte, this Plaza Midwood bar and restaurant is a great place to bring your furry friends. Enjoy corn hole, great music, ping pong and a wonderful atmosphere.

2. Sycamore Brewing

Home of the infamous “Food Truck Friday,” Sycamore Brewing is the summer hot spot of Charlotte. Enjoy live music, an incredible outdoor seating area, corn hole, delicious beer AND pups-galore at Sycamore Brewing in South End.

3. Dog Bar

This NoDa bar has anÂ “off the leash” dog-friendly area. Your furry friends are free to play on the fenced-in, climate controlledÂ patio that’s covered in astro-turf. This bar doesn’t serve food, but will happily provide take-out menus to the restaurants that surround it!

4. VBGB Beer Hall

This uptown Charlotte brewery easily sports one of the largest patios in Charlotte–and yes–it’s dog friendly! VBGB will even provide you with a dog bath to rinse off your pooch after humid day on the patio.

5. NoDa Brewing Company

Enjoy plenty of grass, plenty of seating, and lots of dog bowls to keep your pup hydrated! Dogs are also welcome inside of NoDa Brewing.

6. The Wine Vault

The Wine Vault is home to the University Area in Charlotte. Â This spot offers a great selection of wine and beer, and also serves food. Dogs are only allowed on the patio, but you can take your pet on a walk around the lake that’s located beside the building afterwards!

7. River’s Edge Bar & Grill at the White Water Center

If you’ve ever been the White Water Center, you know that it’s swarming with pups of every size, breed, and age. The White Water Center is a great place to enjoy a day outdoors with you four-legged friend. Enjoy local Charlotte beer, watch white water rafters and rock climbers, or take your pup on a walk through the surrounding trails. If you get hungry, dogs are allowed on the patio at the River’s Edge Bar and Grill located inside.

Realtor NC/SC

704-604-2999

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Fellow Dog lover andÂ rescuer! Â Danielle will make a donation from all commission proceeds to the local Charlotte Humane Society.

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7 Reasons to Buy a Home in Charlotte

May 11, 2016 by Danielle Edwards

7 Reasons to Buy a Home in Charlotte

Buy a Charlotte home in 2016 and immerse yourself in the unique, family (and dog) friendly culture of the Queen City!

May, 2016â€“Â Danielle EdwardsÂ is a Charlotte, NC Realtor withÂ RE/MAX Executive, the number one RE/MAX in the Carolinas.

There’s a reason why it’s so rare to find a native Charlottean around here. Charlotte is a great place to move and there’s never been a better time to buy a home in Charlotte! Here’s why:

7. Affordability

For the high quality of life in the Queen City, Charlotte actually has a low cost of living among the top 40 metro areas in the nation. According to movingtocharlotteguide.com, Charlotteâ€™s housing costs are 18 percent lower than the national average making 2016 the perfect year to buy a home in Charlotte!

6. Options

You can find bungalows galore near the city, or live in a modern uptown condo. You can live in the suburbs of Ballantyne or Matthews, or you can live on either Lake Wylie or Lake Norman. There is such a wide variety of homes in the Charlotte area, itâ€™s impossible not to find a home that fits you and your family best.

You’ll find adorable bungalows like this one in Dilworth

Uptown Charlotte has dozens of modern condos and townhomes

5. The restaurant scene

The Charlotte restaurant scene is thriving more than ever. From the most delicious hotdogs youâ€™ve ever had at Chili Manâ€™s hotdog stand in the heart of uptown, to tapas at Good Food on Montford, you canâ€™t miss out on Charlotteâ€™s evolving foodie culture. If you buy a home in Charlotte, you’ll never grow sick of the restaurants that are authentic to the area.

Enjoy delicious small plates at Good Food on Montford

4. The Panthers

2015 was a big year for the Panthers and the fans that have cheered them on since the beginning. Whether or not youâ€™re a fan, the excitement and positive vibes floating around on game days make going out in Charlotte on a Sunday afternoon even more fun.

This photo says it all.

3. Fun for the whole family

You could try a new place or go on a new adventure every weekend in Charlotte and rarely do the same thing twice. Go on a Saturday morning hiking trip on Crowders Mountain, take the kids to Discovery Place downtown, or take the whole family to the Whitewater Center for more than just whitewater rafting. Thereâ€™s a plethora of family friendly outdoor activities, scenic greenways, museums and sights to see all over the city.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center

2. Pet-friendly environment

Charlotte is home to 6 dog parks across the city. Almost every local brewery is pet friendly and chances are there will be tons of cute pups for your own four-legged friend to meet. Bring your dog to the Whitewater Center to enjoy a big lawn and live music. Thereâ€™s even an annual doggie event called â€œWoofstock.â€

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1. Contact Danielle Edwards to find out!

Contact Danielle to find out why Charlotte is the best city to buy a home in 2016! Donâ€™t miss out on the lifestyle thatâ€™s waiting for you in the Queen City.

Realtor NC/SC

704-604-2999

www.soldondanielle.com

email: drivendanielle@gmail.com

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Kid-friendly activities to do in Charlotte

Lazy 5 Ranch

ImaginOn

Adventure Landing

Discovery Place

Charlotte Nature Museum

Carolina Raptor Center

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

Ultimate Guide toÂ Each Charlotte Community: Southpark

Must-try restaurants:

Shopping:

Entertainment:

Affordability:

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

7 Dog-Friendly Bars & Restaurants in Charlotte

Bring your furry friend along for the fun this summer at some of these dog-friendly bars and restaurants!

1. Thomas Street Tavern

2. Sycamore Brewing

3. Dog Bar

4. VBGB Beer Hall

5. NoDa Brewing Company

6. The Wine Vault

7. River’s Edge Bar & Grill at the White Water Center

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

7 Reasons to Buy a Home in Charlotte

Buy a Charlotte home in 2016 and immerse yourself in the unique, family (and dog) friendly culture of the Queen City!

7. Affordability

6. Options

5. The restaurant scene

4. The Panthers

3. Fun for the whole family

2. Pet-friendly environment

1. Contact Danielle Edwards to find out!

CONTACT DANIELLE EDWARDS

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