Tryon Park Insider’s Guide to Uptown
Looking for unique activities while you’re in Charlotte? Our team shared their top picks—from where to dine and what to do—so you can experience Charlotte like a local during your stay at Kimpton Tryon Park.
Food + Drink
La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon St, Suite 100 (2-min walk)
Ideal for a seated dinner featuring French cuisine.
Amelie’s French Bakery
380 S College St (5-min walk)
Stop in for coffee and made-from-scratch macarons, pastries, soups, and savories.
The Alley at Latta Arcade
320 S. Tryon St (2-min walk)
With ten cuisine options, The Alley has something for everyone. Great for on-the-go lunches.
Rhino Market & Deli
400 S. Church St (2-min walk)
A robust deli offering classic sandwiches, vegetarian, and vegan options. Our pick for fun, non-alcoholic drink options and light bites.
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard St (7-min drive)
A hip food hall with outdoor space and dozens of tenants offering food, drinks, desserts, and retail goods.
Arts + Culture
River Jam at Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway (25-min drive)
Live music performances at a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, May - September
Carolina Renaissance Festival
6445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC (30-minute drive)
Visit the 25 acre renaissance-themed wooded Village of Fairhaven. Adventure awaits with games and rides, knights on horseback, and feasting.
Saturdays and Sundays, October - November
Yiasou Greek Festival
600 East Blvd (8-min drive)
The Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine, live music, and more.
Held annually in September
Lovin’ Life Music Festival
300 North Brevard St (4-min drive)
A 3-day outdoor experience with a lineup of notable musicians across popular genres.
Held annually in May
Sporting Events
Charlotte Knights Baseball (MiLB)
Truist Field, 324 South Mint St (4-min walk)
Regular season games run March-September.
Charlotte FC Soccer (MLS)
Bank of America Stadium, 800 South Mint St (10-15 min walk)
Regular season games run February-October.
Carolina Panthers Football (NFL)
Bank of America Stadium, 800 South Mint St (10-15 min walk)
Regular season games run September-December.
Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St (10-15 min walk)
Regular season games run October-April.
Holidays
Fireworks at Truist Field
Truist Field, 324 South Mint St (4-min walk)
Enjoy a fireworks displays on July 4th and after select Charlotte Knights evening home games.
Light the Knights Festival
Truist Field, 324 South Mint St (4-min walk)
Held annually November-January, Truist Field becomes a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, snow tubing, shopping, holiday treats, and thousands of lights.
There’s so much to do and see in Charlotte it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some additional suggestions to help you plan your days in the Queen City:
