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Whether you ’ re celebrating an anniversary or just having a fun girls ’ weekend , this gorgeous historic getaway is the place to be . It ’ s in the heart of beautiful Myers Park with beautiful gardens .
A great spot for lunch . Delicious soups and salads . They also have the best gourmet pastries and desserts . The chocolate petit gateaux is a must-try ! Three locations in Charlotte .
4321 Park Road 704.405.0570
Delicious ice cream crafted in-house with dozens of unique flavors ( and some normal ones for the less adventurous ). The Central Avenue location is the original , but they also have shops in South End and Lake Norman .
913 Central Avenue 704.900.5792
400 Hermitage Road 704.714.4400
The Aloft is a great home base if you plan to visit museums and theaters Uptown . It ’ s a short walk from most major sights and it ’ s dog-friendly , so your four-legged family can come , too .
210 East Trade Street 704.333.1999
The hotel features a rooftop bar with sweeping views of South Charlotte . It ’ s also walking distance to luxury shopping at SouthPark Mall and a short drive from
Restoration Hardware Charlotte ’ s two-story stunner retail and dining location at Phillips Place .