Uptown Stories

Where to Eat, Drink, and Explore During the ACC Tournament in Uptown Charlotte

Looking for something outside your usual date night routine? Uptown Charlotte has plenty of affordable ways to mix things up, whether you want culture, comedy, or a classic dinner-and-a-walk.

Fireworks, rooftop parties, live music, and a few ways to call it a night without worrying about a ride home, Uptown is full of options for New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re heading out with friends, celebrating with family, or planning a dinner-and-stay kind of night, here’s what’s happening around the neighborhood as we ring in the new year.

Fall is here, and that means Panthers football is back! There’s nothing like a game day in Uptown Charlotte, the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and the city is roaring with energy. Whether you’re going into the stadium or watching with friends at a bar, Uptown has everything you need for a full day of entertainment.

Wednesday Night Live is a great way to break up the work week! Uptown's got you covered with the perfect night, including where to grab drinks, dinner and a treat nearby after exploring some of Uptown's best museums at special extended hours with free entry!

Charlotte-based influencer Andrea Fox—better known as @dailydre—has the inside scoop on all things Uptown. With over 135,000 Instagram followers, Dre is the go-to source for where to eat, shop, and explore in our neighborhood. Whether you're a local seeking a fresh take or a first-time visitor, she’s mapped out the perfect way to spend a full day in Uptown.

For nearly 50 years, Uptown has been home to Overstreet Mall, a hidden-in-plain-sight skywalk system that connects office buildings, restaurants, shops, hotels and parking garages from The Green to Truist Center, with entrances along Tryon and College streets. For visitors and those new to the area, the above-ground network of enclosed pedestrian bridges, corridors and atriums can feel like a network of secret tunnels waiting to be explored.