South End's Gift Guide for Her
Put a smile on her face.
It is always a good time to celebrate the strong female-figures in your life, whether it be for a birthday or a graduation or just because. Put a smile on her face and plan the perfect gift using the Gift Guide for Her.
For The Pampered Princess
Find clean, all-natural beauty, and wellness products at Selenite Beauty. Dedicated to transparency, Selenite aims to guide their guests towards a less toxic lifestyle. Book a treatment at the new Spa at Selenite for the perfect day.
South End's Gift Pick: Book a Treatment at The Spa at Selenite
The Brown Sugar Collab opened at the Shops at the Winnifred in 2020, with nearly all products found in the bath and body shop being made by local businesses owned by women of color.
South End's Gift Pick: Floral Infused Botanical Body Oils
Fresh cut flowers will put a smile on anyone's face. Stop by Bookout Blooms inside Atherton Mill for custom bouquets, or check out their $20 daily pick.
South End's Gift Pick: Check out Bookout Blooms' Floral Class Schedule
For the Fashionistas
Local, high-end athletic wear meets curated fitness programs at Fit Atelier in the Design Center. Founded by Brit Morton Turner and Melanie Morton, this homegrown boutique brings chic activewear to women in Charlotte. Don't forget to check out the growing list of fitness classes held in their studio!
South End's Gift Pick: Sign up for a signature class
With a glamorous yet affordable inventory of clothing and accessories, Five13 Studio provides various shopping experiences including in-store shopping, an online store, wardrobe consultations and personalized boutique appointments.
South End's Gift Pick: See Five13 Studio's Accessories
Find unique jewelry from independent designers at The Golden Carrot shop at Atherton Mill. You'll be with the most stylish lady in all of the land with a new piece from The Golden Carrot.
South End's Gift Pick: See The Golden Carrot Gift Picks
For the Mom with the Most Team Spirit
Founded by native Charlotteans, friends and former UNC Charlotte roommates Scott Wooten, Jerri Shephard, and Christopher Moxley, 704 Shop brings the community together through a shared passion for our city. Show your Queen City pride with Charlotte, 704, and crown-branded apparel and merchandise such as t-shirts, hats, hoodies, socks and more.
South End's Gift Pick: 704 Shop x City of Charlotte Official Crown in Bloom
Themed around nostalgic moments, Glory Days Apparel offers t-shirts, hats, accessories, and more in retro styles showing Charlotte pride. Owner JD Harris started the business as a pop-up, eventually leaving his desk job to pursue his dream in fashion!
South End's Gift Pick: See Their Latest Collections
Girl Tribe Co. is all about women empowering women, and their flagship shop in South End features their graphic tees, clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and additional collections from collaborations with other women-run brands.
South End's Gift Pick: See Their Latest Collections
For the Foodies
This gourmet spice shop carries an assortment of fan-favorite spices (you can’t go wrong with Mt. Elbert’s Seasoning), sauces, extracts, dips, dressings, soups and more. Plus, custom gift sets and Queen City-themed spice blends are great gifts for the cooks in your life.
South End's Gift Pick: Season of Spice Subscription
Located in the Design Center, Petit Philippe is a locally-owned wine shop that offers Western European and West Coast wines by the bottle or case. Explore the unique wine selection, or bring your special someone in for wine tastings Thursday through Sunday!
South End's Gift Pick: See the Offerings
For the HGTV Binge Watchers
Find luxurious robes, skincare, loungewear, and home-goods at Parachute Homes in the Design Center.
South End's Gift Pick: Cloud Cotton Robe
For the People Who Just Want to Spend Time With You
Spending time with someone special can be as easy as 1-2-3. Step 1: reserve a spot for you and your plus one at Paddywax Candle Bar. Step 2: pick out your favorite scents and jars. Step 3: pour custom candles and get brownie points for planning a great day together. After you are done pouring, check out everything that the Design Center has to offer. Stop and take a selfie at the Confetti Hearts Mural, grab a sweet treat at Twenty Degrees Chocolates or Pepperbox Doughnuts, and then stop for a cocktail at Elsewhere or a coffee at Bitty & Beau's.
South End's Gift Pick: DIY Custom Candle Pouring
Take a stroll on the Rail Trail and then treat your special someone to a tequila tasting experience at the upscale Mexican restaurant, La Captial MX. There are dozens of tequilas and mezcals to chose from, and you can end the night with crispy, cinnamon-sugar churros. Looking for mocktails, instead? Check out the guide to mocktails in South End.
Discover local art through South End Interactive, where viewers can scan a QR code with their cell-phone camera and watch a video of the artist, generate site-specific face filters, and explore a 3-D model of the piece.
Learn More About Other Ways to Experience Art in South End.
There are no shortage of places to treat yourself to a fresh mani/pedi in South End. Book a treatment at Ultra Nails, Polished, Cosmic Nails, Varnish Lane, Cachet Nails, or Modern Nails.
Check Out All of the Salons and Spas in the Neighborhood
The strum of a bass, the beat of a drum, a cheering crowd – nothing quite compares to a live musical performance, especially when you can share the experience. With multiple hosts for live music and frequent festivals, you don’t have to look far to find a show in South End.
Learn More About Live Music in the Neighborhood
Go on a Self-Guided Brewery Tour
Craft beer is in South End’s DNA, and the brewery culture is thriving. Each brewery’s unique story is an inspiring example of the adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit of the neighborhood. On your “build-your-own” brewery tour, you can also get a great meal, walk along the Rail Trail, take in the public art, and walk from one brewery to the next.
Going out to dinner? Learn more about international cuisine in the neighborhood.
Learn more about how to get into the neighborhood that has it all! Whether you're driving, walking, or taking the light rail, our guide to getting here can help.
See all of the family friendly and mostly-free activities around the neighborhood.