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300 East is found in the historic Dilworth neighborhood in Charlotte. That rustic setting only adds the right touch of class to this highly popular restaurant and bar. The interior mood is one of casual elegance, so if you're on a date you can sip wine with your companion and not have to shout to hear one another. 300 East is also a popular nightlife hangout for groups of friends or coworkers to enjoy something off the impressive New American menu and have a few beers to help close down the workday. Also, there's an inviting patio that's the center of activity during the warmer months of the year.

Numerous natural adventures await at the Charlotte Nature Museum . Instead of "don't touch," the phrase of choice at this highly popular family venue is "hands-on"! These inviting surroundings make learning about nature fun, and the museum does an excellent job with various exhibits like the Great Hall that outlines the life cycles of various species. Other popular attractions are the Creature Cavern that spotlight animals indigenous to the Carolinas; the kids will also be fascinated by Insect Alley and Butterfly Pavilion as well as the various fun that awaits outside on the Paw Paw Nature Trail.

The McColl Center for Visual Art invites you to come in and actually interact with the artists as they create. Far from a stuffy atmosphere, the McColl Center makes an effort to be both educational and accessible. There staff and artists make it a point to always be aware of various community issues and needs, both in their individual work and the mission of the venue itself. Art lovers are invited to walk around and visit the artists-in-residence as they work on their latest creations.