Spend the Weekend in Belmont
Daniel Stowe Botanical GardenIf you’re making a weekend trip to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, you’ll find there’s a lot to love about Belmont, N.C. Belmont’s historic downtown, its locally-owned boutiques and restaurants, its gorgeous trails and its proximity to the U.S. National Whitewater Center make it the perfect place for you to stay while you enjoy the city’s garden gem.
Here’s how you can spend your Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden weekend with us:
On Your Way In
Check in at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Charlotte/Belmont@Montcross. For an unparalleled dining experience, have dinner at Old Stone Steakhouse, where you can indulge in their fantastic Shrimp and Lump Crab Dip, Chargrilled Atlantic Salmon and some Old Stone Cheddar Grits or a Loaded Sweet Potato on the side.
Morning
Start the day off right by heading over to Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar for one of their delicious gourmet coffees. Take your steaming hot cup of joe – and a walking partner, of course – across the street to Stowe Park, one of the town’s beloved historic locations, where you can drink your coffee and discuss the day’s plans while strolling along one of the park’s walking trails. Grab a fresh pastry from Nellie’s Pick-Me Up then meander along historic Main Street and peruse revitalized downtown Belmont – stop in Piccolo Antique Mall to check out their treasures before heading to The Garden.
Afternoon
After a full morning at Daniel Stowe – the Orchid Conservatory, Lost Hollow Children’s Garden and more – you’re sure to have worked up a healthy appetite, so visit The Bottle Tree, a globally inspired restaurant featuring local ingredients. This new hot spot in town boasts international dishes with southern inspiration. Afterward, head on over to Tastebuds Popcorn and sample a few of their 151 flavors. Two of the local favorites are Dill Pickle and Sundrop, the latter named after one of North Carolina’s most popular sodas!
Evening
Relax after your long day with pizza at Simonetti’s, voted one of the 21 best in the world. Try the fantastic House Special with sausage, eggplant, tomato, spinach and ricotta.
Before You Leave
Make a stop at the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail, a 2.8-mile section of the Carolina Thread Trail, where you’ll be able to walk along the shores of Lake Wylie and see some of the area’s beautiful swamp chestnut oaks and perhaps get a glimpse of osprey, kingfishers, pileated woodpeckers and bald eagles.
Belmont's Hampton Inn by Hilton
820 Cecilia Alexander Dr.
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 825-6100
The Villa at Water's Edge
Belmont, NC 28012
(443) 463-4046
Old Stone Steakhouse
Belmont, NC 28012
(443) 463-4046
Stowe Park
Belmont, NC 28012
Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 829-7711
Piccolo Antique Mall
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 825-5656
Seven Oaks Cafe
Belmont, NC 28012
(980) 283-7283
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
Belmont, NC 28012
Simonetta's Pizza
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 825-5555
Tastebuds Popcorn
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 461-8755
Nellie's Pick-Me-Up
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 396-7169

