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Atherton Mills is an attractive shopping destination perfect for perusing local offerings of anything from leather goods to formal wear and cooking spices to specialty wines. This hidden gem is located in a beautifully restored historic Victorian home and offers a perfect patio setting for warm summer nights.

Things to Do in : The annual Reel Out Charlotte, held in the city's north end, is a five-day LGBTQ+-themed film festival

Adjacent to South End is Dilworth, a historic residential neighborhood with classic Charlotte charm. Stay in the carefully-curated Refugea boutique hotel with Indian and Jamaican creative roots on full display. If Charlotte neighborhoods were musical genres, Plaza Midwood would be punk rock.

Start your day at Queen City Groundsa comfortable cafe with bohemian style in the historic Fourth Ward. Want to eat like a true local? South End is a fast-growing, energetic neighborhood home to a host of trendy restaurant and retail spaces.

Let a chef of haute cuisine create a unique dining experience for you at Bardo which offers five- seven- and twelve-course tasting menus with wine pairings. If brunch with a view is on your mind, rooftop restaurants Nuvole and Fahrenheit provide stunning vistas of the Queen City.

Nearby, the Batch House bakes up serious sweets like oatmeal cream pies and pumpkin rolls. Plan ahead to attend Hazy Sunday with in-the-know locals, an afternoon party featuring deep house cuts on the back patio. Charlotte is gay friendly, it’s other parts of NC so backwards it gives CLT a bad rap, but I don’t know about the other place.

Plaza Midwood is a hotbed for creative reinvention and go-to neighborhood for all things alt. The scenic and expansive Freedom Park is at the heart of Dilworth and offers a peaceful escape from the busy city, including public tennis courts, playgrounds for the kids, and walking paths around a beautiful fountain-filled pond.

Gantt Center for African American Artsall located on the same beautifully designed city block. The city has dozens of LGBTQ-friendly businesses and organizations, and an annual Pride celebration that features a parade and film festival.

Not sure where to start? Dilworth Tasting Room is a favorite hidden gem, where patrons can enjoy meticulously handcrafted specialty cocktails and modern American fare ranging from small plates to entree portions. Enjoy the patio garden of NoDa Company Storewhere friends gather to socialize in this cute and casual cantina setting.

Find local vendors offering streetside wares like homemade jewelry, vintage clothing and mixed media art on sunny afternoons and late into the evening. Plaza Midwood offers several options for easy, no fuss afternoon hangouts including Common Market split a six pack or bottle of wine and snacks with some friendsand Legion Brewing home to the Charlotte favorite Juicy Jay IPA.

Nearby restaurants Dish and Diamond Restaurant provide more casual atmospheres and serve classic comfort and diner fare with plenty of vegetarian options. Looking for brunch? Stay at a boutique hotel like the Grand Bohemian and visit their chic rooftop bar, Buho Baror try the historic Dunhill Hotel.

Charlotte is a gay-friendly city, especially compared to the other parts of North Carolina and the American South. Try Easta neighborhood staple that prides itself on a rotating seasonal menu built around high quality locally sourced ingredients.

Known for its warm and welcoming spirit, Charlotte is filled with LGBTQ-friendly ways to experience the city.

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For gifts of a more adult nature and all your Pridewear needs, White Rabbit has you covered. Each neighborhood is highly walkable, so grab an Uber or park the car and start exploring. Visitors without a vehicle can easily access NoDa by lightrail, with connectivity to South End and Uptown.