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If you’re anything like me, you probably had an absolute blast at the Breakaway Music Festival that took place at the Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City. The energy was electric, the crowd was buzzing, and the music was out of this world.
Today we’re talking about Breakaway Music Festival Spring edition in Charlotte, North Carolina from May 5-6.
This is easily one of our favorite touring festivals to go to to see a lineup of popular and emerging artists in hip-hop, electronic dance music (EDM), pop, and rock.
Really, we could follow Breakaway around all year long.
And since Breakaway is soon, we’re chatting about how to make this trip, any trip really, even more memorable.
Festivals – you get to have incredible moments while doing things you wouldn’t get to experience in everyday life with the people who get you on a whole other level. Right?
With that said, let’s get into the 3 easiest ways to make this festival trip the trip of a lifetime for you and your crew.
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Stay a couple of extra days to explore the city.
Sure the festival is the highlight and why you’re traveling in the first place. But when you’re in a different place, it’s definitely a reason to extend your stay and explore as much as you can.
I mean, there’s the festival and then there’s the behind-the-scenes of your entire stay before and after the festival.
Part of the fun of travel is getting to try the best the city has to offer. For Charlotte, here are the deets on where to eat.
If you like sports, Charlotte is the home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and is also the site of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It also is home to the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) and the Carolina Panthers (NFL).
Or if that’s not your thing, check out the NoDa neighborhood, Charlotte’s art and entertainment district. Find out more about what to do in this area here.
Try new food, or learn a new skill (sign up for a local class). This travel habit helps you stay curious and engaged and you’ll be creating meaningful experiences that stay with you for a lifetime.
Looking for suggestions? If sampling craft beer is a new experience, Charlotte is known for its craft beer scene. Learn more here or follow the NoDa craft beer trail here. Or plan an excursion to the world’s premier outdoor center – U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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Today we’re looking at the best places to eat in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The places we plan to fuel up at while we’re in town for Breakaway Music Festival (May 5 and 6, 2023).
Breakaway Music Festival is a touring festival, drawing tens of thousands per city with lineups of popular and emerging artists in hip-hop, electronic dance music (EDM), pop, and rock. And breakaway is in Charlotte this Spring.
Are you going?
Anyways, the city is nicknamed QUEEN City because Charlotte is a charmer. And we’re taking where to eat here seriously.
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Let’s get into it.
In no particular order, here are 8 places to eat while in Charlotte, North Carolina. We cover restaurants, bakeries, and what we’ll be ordering.
While staying in Charlotte, you’re gonna want to find the best spots to fuel. Charlotte has a fast-growing food scene, with Southern-style food and an abundance of other styles.
What’s so special: it’s low-key and cozy, the restaurant is in a house turned into a restaurant that’s been around for 30 years.
Order: black bean and chicken tortilla (with or without the chicken) and Matilda Wong cocktail (the restaurant’s signature drink)
Address: 300 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
What’s so special: A sushi burger bar!? It’s the most genius combination we’ve ever heard of.
Order: listen to this – their fusion specialty bento box – it’s a combo meal featuring both burger and sushi including the featured mini-burger of the week, sweet potato fries
Address: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, United States
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
What’s so special: the panoramic views, go for the views!
Order: ahi poke nachos and Fahrenheit house barrel-aged tequila
Address: 222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 pm to 2:00 am, and open from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm on Sundays
What’s so special: there are actual blooming fig trees outside (4 fig trees), and the restaurant has 5 dining rooms inside their 1913 Craftsman-style bungalow known as the Lucas House
Order: boursin cheese ravioli, and a glass of wine
Address: 1601 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday 5:00 to 10:00 pm, and Sunday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
What’s so special: this place draws in all different kinds of crowds, cocktails include ice spheres with edible flowers
Order: go Southern choices like fried chicken, BBQ ribs, corn bread pudding, or dumplings, pair with a craft cocktail
Address: 3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, United States
Hours: see the website, hours vary
What’s so special: eat and also play in the state-of-the-art arcade, and bowling alley
Order: wings and a craft beer
Address: 1700 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209, United States
Hours: see the website, hours vary
What’s so special: voted the best bakery in North Carolina
Order: no-brainer – oreo peanut butter pie
Address: varies, see list of locations here
Hours: varies, see website
What’s so special: a speakeasy and classic cocktail dining club, membership required (you can get a temporary membership at the door though), and there is a dress code
Order: sweet potato culurgione, and smoked chicken, and pair it with an old fashion
Address: 4237 Park Rd Unit B, Charlotte, NC 28209, United States
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm to 1:00 am
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