Things to do While Visiting Charlotte (Norman: neighborhoods, to live, to move)

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by friendnc

Specific times for the Renaissance Festival is 10am-5:30pm weekends Oct. 7-Nov. 19

Wow!! We won't be far from each other. I live 5 minutes from the Poplar Tent Rd. exit. Ridge Crossing subdivision on Pitts School Rd.

It's pretty out that way Congrats!

[friendnc]

This would be a good time to visit McAdenville (on I-85 between Charlotte and Gastonia). It's a cute little town that dresses up with lights and decorations during the Christmas season. It's free, but best to go during week nights. Gets crowded on weekends.

[Markh]

Originally Posted by a1m1700

Ok now listen, Fox and the Hound is ok but you want to got to Red Rocks!!!
Concerts on the weekends at Birkdale too. Now you know why Markh like to takes his kids to the movies there.

Yes-- 2 Hours of uninterrupted drinking bliss. You can add another half hour if you throw in a few extra bucks for Goldstone Creamery.

[MDreplant]

How is this venue? Do they sell season tickets?

[lovethebigcity]

Originally Posted by MDreplant

How is this venue? Do they sell season tickets?

Here is a link to their site http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/115/

[momoftwo418]

Great post, maybe we can sneak something in for the kids if they are good while we llok at areas to live. How much does the the Disvoery place cost.

Thanks again I copied it all down.
Talia

[lovethebigcity]

Tickets to Discovery...Adults are almost $12. Kids & Senior citizens are almost $11. Not sure how much parking is tho.
The link- you can buy your tickets online
http://www.discoveryplace.org/home/discovery_place-home.asp (broken link)

[MDreplant]

When my wife and I visited charlotte for the first time we had bad weather so we decided to go to discovery place. We really liked it. It has a lot of hands on things to do. We also went to the IMAX. Wow that was cool but not for people who get motion sick. I was a cool experience but I would rather go to the regular movies. Are there any other museums in the area similar to this? Anyways there is also a little café brewery called rock bottoms that is just down the street from there also the food was great and it was a great price

[Loves Saddlebreds]

bump so I can find it again for my nephew's visit

[southernstar1]

great info, its just what i was looking for! i'm actually visiting charlotte in a couple of weeks and possibly moving to the area in august. thanks so much for the thoughtful thread. everything seems interesting and fun, i'll def check out some of your suggestions.