Fit for a Queen
Morning
Levine Center for the Arts
Start the Charlotte journey with an all-access pass to some of the city’s most dazzling cultural gems. The Levine Center for the Arts includes four Charlotte institutions: the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African- American Arts + Culture, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Mint Museum Uptown and the Knight Theater. NOTE: All Levine Center for the Arts museums are within walking distance from each other.
Afternoon
Lunch at Mariposa
Enjoy lunch with a view at Mariposa. Nestled in the corner of Mint Museum Uptown, Mariposa is an upscale locavore fare & an eclectic wine list in a stylish space.
Relax at the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
Treat visitors to a relaxing massage, a refreshing body scrub or a revitalizing skin treatment at the two-level penthouse Spa & Wellness Center.
Evening
Drink Cocktails at Sophia's Lounge at the Ivey's Hotel
Cap the night with creative cocktails at the royally adorned Sophia’s Lounge—named for Queen Sophia Charlotte (Charlotte’s namesake). Pair sophisticated sips created by mixologist Patricia Smith with sharable plates crafted by Top Chef alumnus and Church and Union Charlotte executive chef Jamie Lynch.