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We all love to people-watch, to catch glimpses of celebs, and to brag that we saw so-and-so. This category showcases citizens who've made their mark on a town. Here, you'll uncover coffee shops where local politicians gather, corners where quirky street performers show off, and places that have lively shop keepers or dynamic chefs on staff. Discover where these famous folks hang out, where they work, what they eat, and even more that you didn't even know you'd want to know!
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair Pro Wrestling Icon
Address: Phillips Place Shopping Center, Fairview Rd at Cameron Valley Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28201
Flamboyant, bleached-blond wrestling legend Ric Flair is known for his showmanship, his career longevity, his feuds with other wrestlers, and his signature cry of "Wooo!" While you can spot him on TV frequently, to catch him in person, make a beeline to Phillips Place, a pedestrian-friendly shopping village. Queen...
Faces at Uptown Places Visiting Celebrities
Address: Charlotte, NC 28202
Now that Hollywood has discovered how photogenic the Queen City is, more and more features are being filmed around Charlotte, and seeing celebrities is becoming quite common. George Clooney and Renιe Zellweger, on break from shooting Leatherheads, and singer/actress Mandy Moore have been seen enjoying meals at Ruth's...
Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Driver
Address: Sushi @ The Lake, 19732 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Sure, sushi is popular. But so is the Lake Norman area, especially with the race car drivers who call it home. This strip mall joint is a hit with NASCAR drivers like Jimmie Johnson and his family, who've been spotted enjoying edamame and California rolls more than once. Keep your eyes peeled with the loud rock and...
Kathryn Hancock Stuart Mrs. North Carolina America 2007
Address: Nordstrom at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Sit at Nordstrom's E-Bar tables long enough and you're bound to see a famous face, maybe even Mrs. North Carolina America 2007 herself, Kathryn Hancock Stuart, ducking out of Salon Cielo & Spa. Elsewhere, you might catch a certain star Carolina Panthers wide receiver playing with his kids on the escalator or local...
Michael Jordan NBA Team Owner
Address: Bobcats Arena, 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
From fall through spring, the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats play home games at their eponymous arena, an Uptown highlight since it was completed in 2005. If you're lucky, you may catch a glimpse of Michael Jordan, managing owner of the franchise, stopping by to check on the progress of this year's squad. In addition to pro...
NASCAR Pit Crews Off-Track Talent
Address: The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Situated right on Lake Norman, this is the place to be no matter what day of the week it is. Specials on Tuesday night bring out NASCAR crews with $1.50 Coors Light draft, 50-cent wings, and $1 domestic drafts. Don't let your beer goggles fool you that really might be Jeff Gordon's crew chief on the stool next to...
Address: Myers Park Country Club, 2415 Roswell Ave, Charlotte,, NC 28209
Want to talk politics? If you're lucky (and connected) you can give Mayor Pat McCrory a pat on the back at this ritzy, old-money country club. McCrory, mayor of the Queen City since 1995, has reduced crime, developed the city's 25-year transportation and land-use plan, and helped the city adjust to the 20% growth it's...
Address: The Press Box, 1627 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
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Charlotte is rooting for its local band, Simplified. The Press Box is the group's home base when members aren't traveling up and down the Southeastern Coast promoting the new CD, Smile. Serving a rare combination of rock, reggae, country, jam, and more, Clee, Chris, Tim, and Chris are headed for a future playing huge...
Address: Ballantyne Resort, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
The most exclusive resort in town, Ballantyne reels in the "big ones" with its topnotch service and stately Presidential Suites. Gwen Stefani stayed in the plush privacy of the resort after a May 2006 concert, and the cast of The Fantastic Four movie (Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis) once...
Steve Smith Carolina Panthers
Address: Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Arguably one of the most popular players on the current Panthers squad (although QB Jake Delhomme might take exception to that), Smith is a cornerstone of the team's season-to-season success. The explosive player is a touchdown waiting to happen, and his highlight-reel runs and returns make him an easy fan fave....
