Monday, November 4, 2013

Hail to The Queen City...Charlotte, North Carolina

I think the wife of King George III of Great Britain would
be proud of her namesake city.  It is not only North Carolina's
 largest city, it is an energetic city that beautifully combines its
Southern historical charm with the taste of new.  In short,
Charlotte has something for everyone.

Recently, I had the good fortune of finding myself in 
Charlotte and stayed at Duke Mansion.  It's a charming 20-room
bed and breakfast which was built in 1915 and is listed on the
 National Register of Historic Places.  It was once owned by
 Buck Duke (think "Duke University") and it is situated on
 4.5 acres of lush grounds and gardens with spectacular fountains.
It is surrounded by Charlotte's most historical mansions in a
beautiful neighborhood just two miles from the city's center.












Be sure to ask for rooms like 202, 206 and 207 which 
offer French doors that open onto these spacious
screened-in porches.  It's the perfect spot for to relax!







And, if outstanding breakfasts in beautiful
settings mean anything to you, then you
 will not want to miss their delicious breakfast!



Other notable places in Charlotte to shop, dine and stay:


Charlotte Rug Gallery
Three generations of selling fine rugs

Capitol
Contemporary clothing

Circa Interiors and Antiques
Timeless furnishings and modern accessories

Coral
Contemporary clothing

Isabella
Fine linens and accessories

Addison Weeks
Clothing and accessories

Granville
Lighting, accessories and antiques

Decade
Furniture, artwork and antiques

King's Kitchen
A Rustic farm-to-fork restaurant serving 
traditional southern fare
Community-conscious by employing post-rehab and 
at-risk kids to give them life-skills and job training and
donating profits to faith-based feeding centers

Pike's Old Fashioned Soda Shop
A classic American diner located in the South End

Carp Diem 
Some of the best buttermilk fried chicken 
to pass your lips

Halcyon
Farmhouse-chic dishes and inventive libations
Attached to the Mint Museum Uptown
Gorgeous Uptown Views

Common Market
An eclectic deli with an extensive wine 
list located in the South End

Alexander Michaels Restaurant and Tavern
Great tavern in Charlotte's historic 4th district

Harvest Moon Grill
Simply decorated farm-to-table restaurant
Located off the lobby of The Dunhill Hotel

McNinch House
Serving a 7-course perfection in dining
Reservations are a must

5Church
Cosmopolitan Finery

Dressler's
Great skyline for a backdrop

Pinky's Westside Grill
Housed in an old Wesley Heights Auto Shop
Funky and fun spot serving burgers, hot dogs
sandwiches and salads

The Depot
Largest antique and designer mall in the South.

Luce
Intimate and luxurious restaurant
Serving innovative northern Italian

The Cowbell Burger Bar
Specialty Burger Bar

The Wooden Vine
Wine bar and bistro with creative daily food
 specials featuring seasonal and 
local ingredients

The Dunhill
Charlotte's first elegant boutique
built in 1929 still holds its reputation
today as the "it" place to stay.

The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge
Resort amenities with golf course and spa.

The Morehead Inn
Historic bed and breakfast located close
to Uptown.

The Ritz-Carlton
 146 elegantly appointed rooms 
in the heart of Uptown. 

HOPING YOU FEEL "ROYAL" EACH 
AND EVERY DAY!
TRAVEL M GIRL

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