Category: Charlotte

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina

Ten gifts from small businesses in North Carolina for 2024

Shop small this season with this roundup of gifts from North Carolina small businesses.

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Where to Find Heartwarming Holiday Magic In and Around Charlotte This Year

Alyssa in an igloo at WinterFest, one of Charlotte's best holiday events

Even though the mercury is steadily dropping, everything feels warmer.

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Start Your Day at These 15 Essential Charlotte Coffee Shops

A coffee cup that reads "Charlotte Born and Roasted" on the sleeve

Most days, you’ll find me brewing my morning coffee at home with my Chemex. However, there are times when I like to treat myself—or, more likely, find myself in need of an emergency coffee while out and about. As I stand in line, I often think, “Why spend $6 on a coffee in my home …

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The Sweetest Spots in the Queen City: A Guide to Charlotte’s Best Bakeries

Alyssa sits at a bistro table with a pastry and holds a cup of coffee

As anyone who’s ever tried to bake a cake or a loaf of bread from scratch knows, baking is a labor of love. And as much as I do enjoy baking at home, sometimes it’s nice to outsource the task to a professional. But not just any bakery – my love for small businesses extends …

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The Essential Day Trip Guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina

The Waxhaw water tower in the background with a brick building in the foreground

Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte.

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Make a Quick Getaway With These 22 Essential Day Trips from Charlotte, North Carolina

Alyssa stands outside of a vintage car in Kannapolis

We’re so lucky to have so many incredible day trip destinations within a three-hour drive of Charlotte. What are you waiting for? Find your next weekend adventure!