Neighborhoods
Ballantyne
Where expansive greenspaces meet art and sophistication.
EXPLORE BALLANTYNE
A city within the city, Ballantyne is ever evolving, boasting unbeatable amenities for all walks of life. Drawing crowds for live events, outdoor exploration and relaxation, Ballantyne excels in providing a unique destination for strolls along its various greenways, dinner and drinks at upscale locales, quick bites at local favorites and opportunities to become immersed in the arts.
Arts & Culture
Murals adorn Ballantyne’s Backyard, with art-lined trails winding around the campus. This park offers plenty of space for live music, festivals and pop-up markets. Holiday events inspire awe while permanent sculptures invoke a sense of wonder.
Newly on the scene, The Amp Ballantyne provides lawn space and tiered seating for explosive live performances by national musicians of varying genres.
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FEATURED PLACES
Eat & Drink
Vibrant international flavors abound with Indian cuisine at Tabla Indian Restaurant and Vietnamese specialties at Crispy Banh Mi. Farm-fresh Southern delicacies are featured at Gallery Restaurant at the luxurious The Ballantyne hotel.
For sweet-tooth satisfaction, Velvet Boba Tea & Rolled Ice Cream presents the perfect lineup for post-dinner treats with Hestia Rooftop serving ice cream flights alongside elegant cocktails. Fiore stirs up classics like Negronis and Sazeracs from the heart of its 1920s-style lounge.
FEATURED PLACES
Outdoor & Adventure
A commitment to preserving natural space in the heart of an expanding neighborhood center paves the way for The Fit Trail, filled with fitness stations, along with trails surrounding Hawkins and Crawford Ponds. The Carolina Thread Trail weaves its way through the area via McAlpine Creek Greenway and apiaries are abuzz at Brixham Park and Ballantyne’s Backyard.
Shop & Do
Big-name and boutique shopping blend seamlessly in Ballantyne’s shopping centers with home goods, beauty necessities and fashionable apparel, such as Lizard Thicket showcasing limited-quantity pieces and chic styles at Blakeney Town Center.
Whimsical gifts and goods line the shelves of Fable, while Tinder Box Ballantyne’s cedar humidor is stocked with some of the world’s finest cigar brands.
Stay
Ballantyne is home to an array of accommodations with amenities for all travel styles. The illustrious AC Hotel Charlotte Ballantyne features crisp, minimalist rooms with modern sophistication. Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne’s playful interior provides space for billiards and poolside lounging.
At The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, a grand staircase greets guests for a relaxing stay in the main hotel, with The Lodge and The Cottage offering mountain-like near the resort.