Charlotte/Ballantyne

• monumentsAt the intersection of Johnston Rd. and Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. stand four large monuments. The 30-foot arches are inscribed with esoteric symbolism that relays a history of Charlotte.

• The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge

  address: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
  Adjacent to posh Ballantyne Country Club. Features a spa, pool, and golf club. Also, nice details such as babysitting service and shopping-shuttles are offered to guests. The restaurant gets rave reviews. Probably the city's best resort spa, located on the southern edge of town. If you want to create a buzz, ask for a $300 "Ballantini" from the bar; it has gold leaf around the rim and you get a bottle of champagne to boot. $160-400.

• Dana Rader School of GolfRenowned for its superior quality and host to one of the USA's 50 best golf instructors, Dana Rader Golf School has an unsurpassed reputation in the region. The School is the Carolinas' only Golf Channel Academy.

• Ballantyne Village TheaterIndie Movies

• Ballantyne Villageis the "town center" of the area, and features numerous stores and restaurants.

• Blakeney VillageLarge outdoor shopping center with numerous restaurants and shops.

• Stonecrest at Piper GlenShopping center with a Target, Michael's and movie theatre.

• The Arboretum

  phone: +17042954002
  Outdoor shopping center at the north entrance of Ballantyne that features numerous restaurants and shops.

• Cajun Yard Dog

  address: 8036 Providence Rd.
  In the large Arboretum shopping center near I-485 in south Charlotte. Though this is somewhat less authentic than Charlotte's other offerings, it is also a bit more affordable. Plenty of other options in the area if the line is long.

• Jade Sushi Bar

  phone: +1-704-369-5088
  address: Ballantyne Village Shopping Center, 14815 John J. Delaney Dr.
  Asian fusion.

• Villa Antonio Ristorante

  phone: +1-704-369-5060
  address: Ballantyne Village Shopping Center, 14825 John J Delaney Dr.
  Upscale Italian with romantic ambience.

• Village Bistro

  phone: +1-704-369-5190
  address: Ballantyne Village Shopping Center, 14815 John J. Delaney Dr.
  Chic restaurant with an extremely wide array of menu options.

• Wolfman Pizza

  address: 10620 Providence Rd.
  Gourmet pizza has made this small chain very successful in Charlotte so much that their pizza can be found on local grocery shelves. Recommended for the discriminating pizza consumer.

• Big View Diner

• Bangkok Ocha

  address: Carmel Commons Shopping Center, 7629-B Pineville-Matthews Rd
  Has been open since the 1990s and operated by the same family. The difference from other Thai restaurants is the ingredients as they use fresh ingredients and cooks each order individually. Lunch special includes tea, soup of the day, spring roll and meal for $7.95 on all orders. If the item you are looking for is not on the menu that particular day they will gladly make the meal for $1 extra.

• Blue Taj

  phone: +1 704 369 5777
  address: 14815 Ballantyne Village Way #170
  Indian cuisine.

• Fox and Hound

• The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge includes one of the city's most prominent and expensive hotels. See details above.

• Staybridge Suites Charlotte-Ballantyne

  phone: +1 704-248-5000
  address: 15735 Brixham Hill Ave.
  This all-suite hotel is great for extended stay or short term hotel needs. Rooms feature kitchens and spacious living and work areas.

• Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Ballantyne

  phone: +1 704 341-0041
  address: 15635 Don Lochman Ln
  The hotel was upgraded and features a comfortable and stylish layout with an open lobby feel.

• Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne

  phone: +1 704-247-2222
  address: 13139 Ballantyne Corporate Place
  Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne is the area's only LEED-certified hotel and exudes a fun energy with its loft-inspired design. The hotel also offers a hip W xyz bar, which locals enjoy visiting for drink specials and live entertainment.

Worship

• Calvary Church

  phone: +1 704 341-5320
  address: 5801 Matthews Rd, Pineville
  Large non-denominational church in south Charlotte, probably the city's largest single congregation. Stadium-style building is one of the largest structures in the southern part of the city.