Part 3: The Enderly Charlotte Day Trip Guide! 📢 South 📢

We hope your summer has been full of core memories so far. If you're ready for your next getaway, we're pointing the compass south of the city to some great adventures. If you're just checking in- make sure you head over to see parts 1 & 2 (North & East) of this day trip blog series! As always we continue to welcome your feedback and your favorite spots (give a shoutout if we missed something that you love!).

We are endlessly thankful for our partners all around the city—they make every mile of the drive worth it and double as the ultimate launchpad for a fun day out. Check out this week's southern route, show our friends some love, and let the adventure begin!

Heading SOUTH

Waxhaw

Enderly Stop: Virtuoso - Don’t skip this one; it is a local gem! Check their social media and websites for hours. Literally the best of the best of the best Croissants!

Amazing, fresh baked goodies await at Viruoso!

Cane Creek Park near Waxhaw has great trails for biking and walking.

Outdoorsy & Fun for the Fam: Cane Creek Park - Inexpensive outdoor fun on a sprawling site of parks, trails, cookout sites, pedal boats, kayaks, and mini golf! A perfect quick retreat from the city when you need a bit of sunshine

Matthews

Enderly Stop: To the Table Games - Step away from screens and connect IRL! This vibrant, half-retail shop and half-board game lounge is the perfect neighborhood spot to recharge.

Great for rainy days and any days! To the Table Games offers unique experiences and great connections.

Blakeney

Enderly Stop: Hazelnuts Creperie - Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat or a savory bite, Hazelnuts Creperie serves up incredible handmade crepes all day long. Try the Mariachi for Breakfast... Savory Crepes?!?!?!

Lancaster 

Incoming! Fall is approaching quickly and Hall Family Farms will be ready.

Enderly Stop: Hall Family Farm Closed Until Fall Season - This amazing family owned farm features U-Pick strawberries in the spring, and pumpkins in the fall. Make sure to give them a follow on social media to keep up to date on current events and hours.

Outdoorsy & Fun for the Fam: Landsford Canal State Park: - Stroll along the Catawba River to check out historic canal ruins, spot bald eagles, and catch the gorgeous Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies when they bloom. It's a quick, beautiful natural escape that's perfect for soaking up some sun and fresh air.

Take in the stunning scenery at Landsford Canal State Park

Rock Hill Area (Bonus Border Stop!)

Outdoorsy & Unique Find: The Rock Hill Velodrome & Rock Hill Outdoor Center - Even if you’re not a part of the vast cycling community of Charlotte, this is a pretty cool stop! It is one of only a handful of world-class, UCI-endorsed outdoor velodromes in the United States, and the Outdoor Center offers a wide range of free outdoor activity space, as well as restaurants and public restrooms.

Check their website and social media for fun and unique events to experience.

Pizza AND ice cream? Yes and YES!

Fun for the Fam: Varsity Pizza & Ice Cream - Okay- check out our Enderly fam alumni! Our friends from the former Two Scoops Rock Hill opened this amazing space and we know you’re gonna love it!

Outdoorsy: Stop on your way there or back in Fort Mill to check out Anne Springs Close Greenway. Packed with beautiful scenery, a dairy barn and horse pastures, they also host summer concerts with food trucks for a fun outing. We may have even climbed some trees…

Anne Springs is a beautiful outdoor adventure. Trails, family events and concert series, kayaking and horses.

Friendly reminder--

**Disclaimer: We are NOT travel bloggers! 😆

This list is curated by experiences from our Enderly team to you. For some actual Charlotte travel bloggers who we also enjoy, try: 

https://www.waywardblog.com/ 

https://www.offtheeatenpathblog.com/