Retail Recon
Morning
Shop at Ikea
Spend the morning collecting perfect accents at IKEA, the Swedish mecca for home goods. This Charlotte outpost is one of the only IKEAs located in the Tar Heel State, which means it’s a must-stop for stocking up on towels, kitchenware, linens, lighting and more. Indulging in one of IKEA’s famously tasty cinnamon rolls is a rite of passage.
Afternoon
Lunch at Bonefish Grill
Refuel after a morning of retail therapy over lunch at Bonefish Grill. Fill up on Bang Bang Shrimp and crab cakes before dessert of classic cheesecake or a macadamia nut brownie.
Shop at Concord Mills
This Concord institution is one of the most visited destinations in North Carolina. The mall features hundreds of outlet stores offering deep discounts on designer threads.
Evening
Dinner with a View at the Speedway Club
End the day on a high note over dinner at the spot locals call “the ultimate room with a view.” The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway calls on fresh catch and top-choice cuts, while its soaring windows offer panoramic perspectives of the famous speedway.
