Charlotte

Surprisingly, Polk isn’t a figure that is emphasized in American history classes. The 11th President of the United States had a large hand in shaping the nation we view today in a time called the Spirited Age he more than doubled the size of America during a span of four […]

I’m not particularly interested in banking or finance, but the history on display at the Wells Fargo Museum is a fascinating part of American culture. Images of a horse drawn stagecoach come to mind, heading through the American west with a treasure box filled with gold and a shotgun come […]

If I lived in Charlotte NC, Abari Game Bar would undoubtedly be my favorite haunt. It wasn’t packed early evening on a weekend, so there was actually room to move around and get your pick of machines. I loved the divey vibe, but more so – the amount of pinball […]

If you are looking for a uniquely southern meal when visiting Charlotte NC, Haberdish offers truly inspired cuisine. The menu was filled with too many delectable sounding dishes, so we decided to split a bunch of appetizers and try as much as we could! North Carolina is known for its […]

I had a bit of extra time and saw a green patch on GoogleMaps near where I was. I decided to give it a go and discovered Romare Bearden Park to be so much more than expected. A few blocks traded the shade of the skyscrapers for sunshine and a […]

Surrounded by skyscrapers, museums, and cafes, The Green is Charlotte’s quintessential square. Signs point you to Charlotte’s all over the world, but to everyone inside the park North Carolina is the center of the world. It’s just over an acre large, but for such a small place there is so […]

Eighteen feet tall and covered like a disco ball, what on earth is funkier than this chicken? Also known as the Firebird, this statue stands watch in front of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, NC. Easily spotted while driving along the street, make sure to visit this […]