Photo : Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Photo : The Everyday Market
Belmont
A short 30-minute drive from Charlotte , the town of Belmont exudes Southern charm .
Spend the morning exploring the beautiful gardens at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ( photo below ) or wander along Main Street in Belmont ’ s quaint downtown . Grab a coffee and homemade pastry at The Everyday Market ( photo left ) and peruse the Piccolo Antique Mall . For lunch , enjoy local Southern fare at Nellie ’ s Southern Kitchen or The String Bean .
Belmont is conveniently located near Lake Wylie , the Catawba River and the US National Whitewater Center .
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