Talitha Davidson

"A Hall of Fame with comprehensive exhibits about NASCAR that go beyond car and driver. Fabulous Hall of Honors xhibit. EZ to access via lite rail (Stonewall stop). Address = 400 E MLK Jr Blvd."

"Must-see for lovers of art, costume, & design. Tuesdays 5pm-9pm, free admission. Mary Cassatt painting "Madame X" on display now. 3 galleries under construction as part of a 2-yr renovation."

"DO try the Sunday buffet brunch, and DO join in on the annual Oktoberfest celebration. The map is way off though - it's on Lancaster Hwy next to the James K Polk Memorial."

"From a New Jersey-born girl: best pizza in the area, with super-thin NY-style crust. They do pizza by the slice here, a rarity in CLT, and said slices are HUGE!"