Travel & stay
Fly, drive, or take the train — here's everything you need to plan the weekend of January 28 – 31, 2027.
Getting here
By air
A major hub with nonstop service from most US cities. About 15 minutes to Uptown and 30 minutes to Concord Mills. Rideshare, taxis, and rental counters are all on site; the CATS Sprinter bus runs to Uptown for a few dollars.
By rail
The Carolinian, Piedmont, and Crescent lines all stop at 1914 North Tryon Street, minutes from Uptown. Easy option from Raleigh, Richmond, DC, Atlanta, and New York.
Getting around
Venues are spread between Uptown and Concord, so a rental car or rideshare is the simplest plan. The LYNX Blue Line light rail covers Uptown and South End if you're staying in the city.
Where to stay
About 20 minutes north of Uptown — easy parking, outlet shopping, and Charlotte Motor Speedway nearby.
Walkable to restaurants, bars, and nightlife — best if you'd rather not drive after the party.
Book early — January weekends fill quickly. No room block is reserved.
Places to eat
Uptown soul food institution — salmon cakes and shrimp & grits.
NoDa fried chicken and Southern sides in a mill-town setting.
Modern Mississippi River Valley cooking in Camp North End.
Fish market and oyster bar in South End.
A restored church turned show-stopping supper club.
Late-night pastries and salted caramel brownies.
Things to do
Charlotte's signature Uptown attraction.
Outlet shopping and dining minutes from the north-side hotels.
Murals, makers, patios, and weekend markets.
Good walk if the weather is kind.
African-American arts and culture in Uptown.
Rail Trail hopping between taprooms.