Charlotte - with dogs and a Uhaul!

I%26#39;m moving across country and will be stopping overnight in Charlotte - with my two dogs and a Uhaul! I%26#39;m looking for a dog-friendly hotel that is walking distance from restaurants/scenery. Restuarants do not have to be dog-friendly - but if they are, it%26#39;s a plus! I%26#39;ve never been to Charlotte before and would like to at least see some of the city (I will arrive about 3pm and will leave the next day), but don%26#39;t want to drive my truck with Uhaul attached all over a ';foreign'; city. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Charlotte - with dogs and a Uhaul!

What size are the dogs? Which way will you be coming in and heading out?

Charlotte - with dogs and a Uhaul!

Good question! I suppose I should have said as much...The dogs are 30 lbs each. I%26#39;ll be headed in from the south/southwest and headed northeast. I don%26#39;t care if I have to drive a little out of my way to get to a place to stay - I just don%26#39;t want to have to take the truck/uhaul back OUT once I am settled in a place. Any thoughts?

Rather than staying in Uptown, which probably isn%26#39;t too dog-friendly and would be more difficult with a U-Haul, you might like to check out Huntersville at I77 exit 25. This is just north of Charlotte and close to Lake Norman.

There are several hotels in the area and a really nice shopping/restaurant/hang out area called Birkdale Village.

Here are some local hotels - the Residence Inn is just a short walk from the Village and has a large open area nearby where you could walk your dogs.

Residence Inn Charlotte Lake Norman

- marriott.com - (704) 584-0000

These other hotels are just across the road from the Village.

Candlewood Suites Hotel in Huntersville

- www.candlewoodsuites.com - (888) 299-2208

Courtyard Charlotte Lake Norman

- marriott.com - (704) 949-4900

Sleep Inn %26amp; Suites Lake Norman Huntersville

- www.sleepinn.com

You would need to check whether any or all of these places allow dogs. Note there is a local by-law that dogs have to be on a leash when outside.

If you do decide to stay in this area Positano Osteria, Maddie%26#39;s Southern Bistro, T1 Tapas %26amp; Eez Asian Fusion are all good places to eat in the Village. You%26#39;ll also find a Cold Stone Creamery, Italian Gelato place, Wine Bar %26amp;, of course, a Starbucks! If you%26#39;re passing through on a Friday or Saturday there is music by the fountain in the evening.

I would also try the Bruton Smith Blvd area off of I-85.

Thank you for the fantastic (and thorough) suggestions! Let the trip-planning commence!

THanks again, hope you are repaid with suggestions like these in kind one day!