AUS 26 suite motel featuring salt water swimming pool; full size wind protected tennis court; barbecue area - all set amongst our lush sub-tropical gardens.
USA The largest outdoor center of its kind in the world. Featuring the world’s largest manmade whitewater river and 1,300 acres of protected woodlands along the Catawba River, the Center has become the home of the active outdoor lifestyle. Zip line across the rapids, rent a bike and explore 50 miles of trails, hike the wilderness or try some yoga and finish up with some stand up paddle board along the Catawba.Visit Website
Carowinds
USA 407-acre amusement park owned and operated by Six Flags. Carowinds straddles the state line between North and South Carolina, adjacent to Interstate 77, with a portion of the park located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.Visit Website
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
USA Founded in 1992 by aviation enthusiast and Carolina's Wing Commander of the Commemorative Air Force, Floyd Swinton Wilson, and his wife Lois, SAM stands proudly alongside Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The museum is home to iconic aircraft and historical treasures, including the celebrated "Miracle on the Hudson" exhibit—featuring the very plane that safely landed in New York’s Hudson River on January 15, 2009.Visit Website
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
USA The property includes 30 acres (120,000 m2) of formal gardens, 12 fountains, and eight miles total of trails. The central building on the property is the Robert Lee Stowe Visitor Pavilion, featuring pale yellow stucco walls fronted by 20 white Tuscan columns and a copper roof.Visit Website
Carolina Raptor Center
USA Educational center featuring outdoor trails with live raptors, flight shows & indoor exhibits.Visit Website
NASCAR Hall of Fame
USA NASCAR Hall of Fame, is a Hall of Fame and Museum located in Charlotte, North Carolina that honors NASCAR and its history.Visit Website
Southpark Mall
USA An upscale shopping mall in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood.Visit Website
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
USA No Rhyme or reason, just cool stuff.Visit Website
The Depot at Gibson Mills
USA Sprawling showroom offering an eclectic array of antique furniture, home decor, and unique items.Visit Website
Charlotte Museum of History (on Shamrock)
USA Cover all periods of Charlotte's history with exhibits covering everything from the history of music in the city to the experiences of soldiers from Charlotte during the 1st World War.Visit Website
Truist Field (Knights baseball)
USA Catch a Knights baseball game right in uptown at Truist Park. The Charlotte Knights are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.Visit Website
Atrium Health Ballpark (Cannonballers baseball)
USA Enjoy some local Baseball with the Canonballers in KannapolisVisit Website
Australia
Australia Zoo
AUS Steve and Terri Irwin’s vision has always been to make Australia Zoo the biggest and best wildlife conservation facility in the world. There is no zoo like Australia Zoo!Visit Website
AFL - Brisbane
AUS The Australian Football League (AFL) is the most-watched sport in Australia, with regular weekly games drawing over 80,000 fans per match in stadiums and millions more tuning in on TV. It’s a fast-paced, contact sport played by 18 players per side on an oval field, where the objective is to kick the ball through opposing team goals. Known for its unique rules—like the "mark" (catching the ball without it touching the ground) and physical ruck contests—AFL combines strategy, athleticism, and community spirit. Its popularity is unmatched, with games featuring passionate fans, vibrant team cultures, and a deep connection to Australian identity. Be sure to catch a game whilst you're in Australia.Visit Website
AFL - Melbourne
AUS The Australian Football League (AFL) is the most-watched sport in Australia, with regular weekly games drawing over 80,000 fans per match in stadiums and millions more tuning in on TV. It’s a fast-paced, contact sport played by 18 players per side on an oval field, where the objective is to kick the ball through opposing team goals. Known for its unique rules—like the "mark" (catching the ball without it touching the ground) and physical ruck contests—AFL combines strategy, athleticism, and community spirit. Its popularity is unmatched, with games featuring passionate fans, vibrant team cultures, and a deep connection to Australian identity. Be sure to catch a game whilst you're in Australia.Visit Website
Noosa
AUS Famous for its pristine beaches (e.g., Noosa Main Beach), Noosa National Park, and the Noosa Boardwalk.Visit Website
Glass House Mountains
AUS A stunning volcanic range with hiking trails (e.g., Mount Beerwah for panoramic views).Visit Website
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
AUS Scenic drives through valleys, vineyards, and small towns like Maleny (known for its markets and art galleries).Visit Website
The Edge Restaurant
AUS Light meals, coffee and wine served in a casual setting with a balcony overlooking a valley.Visit Website
Fraser Island (K'gari)
AUS Largest Sand Island in the world, home to pure Dingos. Drive on the beach, explore fresh water swimming holes. Relax in the Champange pools. You will need a 4WD to access. Please research and plan accordingly.Visit Website
Great Barrier Reef
AUS Must see in Queensland! Cairns or Airlie Beach – Dive or snorkel among coral reefs and marine life. Divers Den is recommended if you like to snorkle. The outer reefs and night / fluro diving is especially amazing. Whilst you're up there be sure to checkout the DaintreeVisit Website
Whitsundays
AUS Helene visited the Whitsundays whilst on vacationing 1989. Whitehaven beach.Visit Website
Heron Island
AUS A coral cay with world-class snorkeling are the standouts at the Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef.Visit Website
Sydney
AUS Syndey features many tourist attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.Visit Website
Melbourne
AUS Ride a free tram around the city, discover the alley ways and art work. Enjoy some of Australia's best cafesVisit Website
Great Ocean Road
AUS A 240-kilometer (150-mile) scenic coastal drive in Victoria, Australia, stretching from Torquay to Allansford. It's known for its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and iconic landmarks like the 12 Apostles. The road is also a memorial to World War I soldiers.Visit Website
Outback
AUS For those looking to experience the Outback. You can venture inland a short while from the coast, or hop on plane and visit Alice springs. Uluru, Devil's Marbles and Ormiston Gorge are all well known for individual places, or experience all the outback has to offer on the The Ghan a Luxury Train that crosses the country.Visit Website
Food & Drink
United States
Some recommendations on what to try while you’re you are around Charlotte.
Optimist Hall
USA Hip site with a wide variety of food & bar stands plus art, events & indoor-outdoor seating. Parking there will require you to pay but its a well known variety food court where many food trucks finally have a brick and mortar spot! We recommend the Dumpling Lady and a drink from The Spindle Bar as a great place to start! (But everything is great)Visit Website
USA Diverse food court with a variety of Eastern food.Visit Website
Urban District Market
USA Diverse food court with a variety of Eastern FoodVisit Website
Kid Cashew
USA Modern Mediterranean plates & inventive cocktails offered in a rustic-chic space with a vast patio. This is Tom’s favorite restaurant in Charlotte.Visit Website
Webb Custom Kitchen
USA Renovated old cinema serving upscale American eats & craft cocktails in a sophisticated, industrial setting. They show old movies on a giant movie screen on the stage which is pretty cool.Visit Website
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
USA Cuban Restaurant with Live Music and Salsa dancing (very loud, you probably won’t be able to hear each other talk after 8pm) but it has delicious food and fun drink menu and you will need to have a reservation. This place books out days in advance.Visit Website
Protagonist Beer
USA Our favorite pizza here is called the Lando Calrissian! It has some great beer and pizza with indoor/outdoor seating.Visit Website
Curry Gate (2)
USA Charlotte is home to multiple Curry Gate's - each is numbered. Curry Gate (2) is easily our favourite Indian Cusine.Visit Website
Ru Sans
USA Casual Japanese eatery with a large menu including yakitori, creative sushi rolls & seafood. Best Sushi in CharlotteVisit Website
Peppervine
USA Upscale restaurant serving locally sourced small plates, cocktails, and wine. They make these little mini yeast rolls that are buttery and worth every calorie.Visit Website
Amélie's French Bakery & Café
USA This is a Charlotte coffee & cafe chain. They have many all over the city and its good for a place to grab coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks in between things. If you can’t find a Starbucks, this should do the trick! There are actually a lot of great coffee houses in the city so I would welcome you to try them wherever you stay such as the following, Midnight Swim Roastery & Cafe, Haraz Coffee House, Renaissance Pâtisserie and Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro.Visit Website
MoMo's Donuts
USA Michelle’s favorite donut shop in all of the area. Trust me, its worth the drive.Visit Website
Moosehead Grill
USA Watering hole known for its wings, plus cocktails, beers & burgers served in a cozy, casual space.Visit Website
Dot Dot Dot
USA Popular upscale speakeasy with a classic feel serving craft liquors & cocktails plus curated bites. It is a members only, but only 1 person in a group of 4 needs to be a member. You can sign up online for $10 via their website to be a member or at the door.Visit Website
Pins Mechanical
USA This is an indoor/outdoor arcade game bar that is known for having pinball games as well as other kinds of arcade games with a city rooftop bar. It is near a krispy kreme donut shop that serves hot donuts nearby as a delicious post visit treat. There is also a putt putt bar called Puttery in walking distance that has two small indoor themed putt putt courses.Visit Website
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
USA Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections. We have never been disappointed with food from here and enjoy the biscuits and there are a few throughout the city.Visit Website
Napa on Providence
USA Airy bistro offering Napa Valley-inspired cuisine & an all-Californian wine list, plus a patio.Visit Website
Bahn Thai
USA Thai noodles, stir-fries & curries, plus a full sushi menu, offered in a casual, modern atmosphere.Visit Website
Lula Bánh Mì and Bakery
USA Best Banh Mi in Charlotte. You can also go to the Crispy Bahn Mi chain in the city as well and that’s also good but the best sandwiches (for us) is Lula’s!Visit Website
Jeni’s Ice Cream
USA Charlotte based chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients. You can find pints in the grocery store but if you go to one of these shops you can get it fresh.Visit Website
Golden Cow Creamery
USA Charlotte based chain with modern ice cream parlor offering house made scoops with inventive flavors & local ingredients.Visit Website
Yafo Kitchen
USA Casual counter offering classic, sustainably sourced Mediterranean fare in a bright, colorful space. There are a few in the city, but its a great place for something lighter and healthier to eat.Visit Website
USA Modern red brick brewery with a rotating selection of draft and to-go beers, plus a beer garden.Visit Website
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten
USA Spacious brewery with a pub & 8-acre beer garden offering its house brews in a lively setting.Visit Website
Crave Dessert Bar
USA Dessert & cocktail specialist in an art-filled, loft like lounge with a happening late-night scene. They also serve hookah in this establishment.Visit Website
South 21 Drive In
USA Old-fashioned, drive-in stop for classic American comfort food with curb service since 1955.Visit Website
Australia
Some recommendations on what to try while you’re you are around Monteville or visiting Australia.
Food in Australia
AUS Australia’s famed cafe culture offers perfect moments to savor artisanal coffee, fresh pastries, and modern brunch spots. Be sure to grab classic meat pie, a flaky, savory staple that’s a cornerstone of Australian cuisine. Dive into the country’s rich cultural tapestry with spicy Indian curries like vindaloo or fragrant Thai laksa, alongside the diverse Asian influences found in bustling markets and restaurants. Don’t miss the hearty English breakfast—sunny-side-up eggs, sausages, and beans—for a taste of colonial heritage. For a unique twist, try dim-sum at a Chinese restaurant, then embrace the adventurous spirit with native proteins like kangaroo, crocodile, or emu—often grilled or roasted and seasoned with local herbs.Visit Website
Chin-Chins
AUS Tom's favourite restaurant. A blend of Asian fusion, found down the alleyways of Melbourne. Be sure to checkout AC/DC Lane whilst you're there. They don't take appointments but you can avoid the rush by getting in before dinner, or by putting your name down and enjoying a drink downstairs.Visit Website
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