EAT.STAY.SHOP.PLAY.
PHOTO: DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDEN
and clothing for both
men and women. Then
stay a while and visit
with the delightful proprietor, Hope Nicholls,
and her doggies. Worth
the trip, alone.
1214 Thomas Avenue
704.375.0079
Backstage Vintage Apparel
This place is amazing!
I could spend hours
perusing the costumes,
hats, gowns, jewelry,
wristwatches, etc.—all
beautifully and densely
displayed.
2005 Central Avenue
704.733.9469
PLAY
Tisun Beauty Supply
A football field-sized,
mind-blowing wig,
cosmetic and accessory
store. You have to see it
to believe it! (Stop at the
legendary Chicken Box
for take-out soul food on
your way home.)
5420 N. Tryon Street #1
704.597.5690
Daniel Stowe
Botanical Garden
(photos above)
You can’t miss this—so
very special! 380 acres
of the most gorgeous,
rolling land in North
Carolina. Huge manicured gardens, a woodland trail, a white garden
that is wonderful for
weddings, and an in-theworks children’s garden
called The Lost Hollow.
The Orchid Conservatory is breathtaking,
mingling hundreds of
orchid varieties with
contemporary glass art.
6500 S. New Hope Road,
Belmont
704.825.4490
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