Discover the Best of Charlotte's Upscale Ballantyne District

Shop, relax and enjoy the tranquil vibe of beautiful Ballantyne.

JJ's Red Hots

(©Brandy Newton/JJ's Red Hots)

EAT

Featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” with Guy Fieri, JJ’s Red Hots serves up some of the tastiest hot dogs in the city with a variety of toppings. Across the street, Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse provides American fare or try one of the many local food trucks.

JJ’s Red Hots 15105 John J Delaney Drive, 980.335.0601, www.jjsredhots.com

Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse 14015 Conlan Circle, 704.752.7284, ballantyne.duckworths.com

Local Food Truck in Ballantyne

SHOP

Ballantyne Village anchors the shopping in this part of town with a large selection of shopping, dining and entertainment. It is however, not the only shopping center in the area, with Ballantyne Commons East sitting adjacent to the village and many more options close by.

Ballantyne Village 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, 704.369.5000, www.ballantynevillage.com

Ballantyne Commons East 15235 John J Delaney Drive, 203.327.2001.

Arooji's

(Courtesy Arooji's Wine Room)

DRINK

Pair an extensive wine list with Tuscan cuisine at Arooji’s Wine Room, watch the game during happy hour at Fox & Hound or enjoy gastropub drinks and food in a modern setting at Blackfinn Ameripub.

Arooji’s Wine Room 5349 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, 704.845.5244, www.aroojis.com

Fox & Hound 15235 John J Delaney Drive, 704.544. 8902, www.foxandhound.com

Blackfinn Ameripub 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, 704.900.6095, www.blackfinnameripub.com

The Golf Club at Ballantyne

(Courtesy The Golf Club at Ballantyne)

PLAY

If you want to hit the green while in Charlotte, The Golf Club at Ballantyne is a must. It features an 18-hole PGA course, a golf pro shop, practice course, driving range and dining. Afterwards, catch a flick at Regal Ballantyne Village.

The Golf Club at Ballantyne 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, 704.248.4383, www.theballantynehotel.com

Regal Ballantyne Village 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, 844.462.7342, www.regmovies.com