The dog days of summer have arrived, but you don’t have to let them win. In fact, there’s a path to victory against the mid-summer slump, and that is a well-deserved staycation.

If we’re talking data, Trivago recently published some consumer research findings showing “a strong correlation between travel and well-being, with 78% of U.S. travelers affirming that regular vacations have a positive impact on their mental health.”

So, do the data justice and make vacation accessible right here in Charlotte’s backyard.

Whether your ideal staycation is a low-key solo stay in an eccentric Airbnb or a lavish hotel experience, we’ve got you covered. This comprehensive guide is designed for you to pick and choose what suits your staycation fancy in Charlotte…

Looking for elevated, classy, romance-inducing drinking vibes? The Green Room in South End is a very intimate, high-end cocktail bar, but not stuffy. Dilworth Tasting Room is an easy, breezy, beautiful patio for wine. Dot Dot Dot is a timeless, dark and dim speakeasy vibe in Park Road shopping center. The Crunkleton, with the comfiest bar seats, has some of the best old-fashioneds and whiskey drinks in town.

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