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Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte May 15–17

Events this weekend include Camden Commons' outdoor market, an Italian food and wine festival and more.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s time to enjoy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" data-vars-content-id="0fcd8960-b2e4-4302-80a6-e896eb01fff5" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte May 15–17" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" target="_self">this</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" data-vars-content-id="0fcd8960-b2e4-4302-80a6-e896eb01fff5" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte May 15–17" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/03/09/spring-guide-charlotte-fun-things-to-do-2024" target="_self">spring</a> weather with some outdoor events from festivals to yoga in the park.

What even is a data center?

These massive facilities power streaming, cloud storage and AI — but neighbors have concerns.

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Charlotte <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="isn&#x27;t alone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/ai-data-centers-best-worst" data-vars-content-id="1ae3fcfa-c8f0-452b-8a15-040c3bcbb51e" data-vars-headline="What even is a data center?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/ai-data-centers-best-worst" target="_self">isn&#x27;t alone</a>. Data centers — those big, secretive, windowless warehouses packed with IT infrastructure and almost no humans — are popping up quickly throughout the country.Why it matters: Whenever you join a Zoom meeting, save photos to the cloud or stream Netflix, you&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="depending" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/13/data-centers-us-pushback" data-vars-content-id="1ae3fcfa-c8f0-452b-8a15-040c3bcbb51e" data-vars-headline="What even is a data center?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/13/data-centers-us-pushback" target="_self">depending</a> on a data center.

A massive luxury gym and wellness center is opening in LoSo

Carbon Performance combines high-end equipment, saunas, cold plunges, HYROX classes and co-working under one roof.

Health

Carbon Performance is a 45,000-square-foot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="luxury fitness and recovery center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/11/cold-plunge-cryotherapy-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="5cdf032a-2425-46e9-b92d-2fe5f3d9057a" data-vars-headline="A massive luxury gym and wellness center is opening in LoSo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/11/cold-plunge-cryotherapy-charlotte" target="_self">luxury fitness and recovery center</a> opening in Lower South End later this summer.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tennessee-born fitness company&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://carbonperformance.com/about-us/" data-vars-content-id="5cdf032a-2425-46e9-b92d-2fe5f3d9057a" data-vars-headline="A massive luxury gym and wellness center is opening in LoSo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://carbonperformance.com/about-us/" target="_blank">Tennessee-born fitness company&#x27;s</a> expansion to Charlotte reflects the city&#x27;s growing appetite for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-end wellness spaces " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/05/five-wellness-trends-charlotte-2026" data-vars-content-id="5cdf032a-2425-46e9-b92d-2fe5f3d9057a" data-vars-headline="A massive luxury gym and wellness center is opening in LoSo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/05/five-wellness-trends-charlotte-2026" target="_self">high-end wellness spaces </a>that combine strength training, recovery and lifestyle amenities under one roof.

Charlotte's Carolina Bloom Music Festival announces artist lineup

The new outdoor festival will feature Quarters (Quarters of Change), Illiterate Light, Ax and the Hatchetmen, Foxtide and more Aug. 22-23 in the Iron District.

Quarters and Ax and the Hatchetmen are among the headliners expected to perform at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Bloom Music Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/28/carolina-bloom-charlotte-lineup-indie-rock-alternative-august-iron-district" data-vars-content-id="752355ba-7cea-42c6-af16-a5b7d0e02708" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s Carolina Bloom Music Festival announces artist lineup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/04/28/carolina-bloom-charlotte-lineup-indie-rock-alternative-august-iron-district" target="_self">Carolina Bloom Music Festival</a>.Catch up quick: The new rock, indie and alternative music festival in the Iron District just announced its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artist lineup " data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNEzMNDuq_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="752355ba-7cea-42c6-af16-a5b7d0e02708" data-vars-headline="Charlotte&#x27;s Carolina Bloom Music Festival announces artist lineup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYNEzMNDuq_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">artist lineup </a>for Aug. 22-23.

Spend a day in Kannapolis, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do

The former textile town is remaking itself around baseball, walkability and a revived main street.

Travel

Drive about 30 minutes northeast from Charlotte, or hop on the train for roughly 20 minutes, and you&#x27;ll land in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown Kannapolis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2017/08/28/sleepy-struggling-downtown-kannapolis-set-major-overhaul-101443" data-vars-content-id="f9ff471c-5040-46eb-a74a-c85dbb94a106" data-vars-headline="Spend a day in Kannapolis, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2017/08/28/sleepy-struggling-downtown-kannapolis-set-major-overhaul-101443" target="_self">downtown Kannapolis</a>, a former textile town that&#x27;s remaking itself around baseball, walkability and a revived main street.Why it matters: Kannapolis&#x27; comeback didn&#x27;t happen by chance. After the textile industry collapsed and downtown emptied out, the city bought up much of it in a bold move to reshape the area.

What you can expect from a driverless Waymo ride

Waymo's driverless cars are expected to hit Charlotte streets soon.

I rode in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="car with no driver" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/27/robots-driverless-cars-drones-waymo" data-vars-content-id="ea22c824-e572-42af-a727-2eb55db48d2e" data-vars-headline="What you can expect from a driverless Waymo ride" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/27/robots-driverless-cars-drones-waymo" target="_self">car with no driver</a> in Austin twice. And by the second trip, it already felt normal.Why it matters: Waymo is already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="street-mapping" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/waymo-driverless-cars-spotted-uptown-charlotte" data-vars-content-id="ea22c824-e572-42af-a727-2eb55db48d2e" data-vars-headline="What you can expect from a driverless Waymo ride" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/24/waymo-driverless-cars-spotted-uptown-charlotte" target="_self">street-mapping</a> the city with human drivers. Once testing is complete, the company&#x27;s driverless fleet will roll out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in phases." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/24/waymo-san-antonio-driverless-cars" data-vars-content-id="ea22c824-e572-42af-a727-2eb55db48d2e" data-vars-headline="What you can expect from a driverless Waymo ride" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/02/24/waymo-san-antonio-driverless-cars" target="_self">in phases.</a>

New Amex lounge coming to Charlotte's airport in 2027

A new Amex lounge with a restaurant-style setup is coming to CLT as premium travel demand rises.

American Express is bringing its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/10/charlotte-douglas-airport-lounges-amex-delta-capital-one-flagship-concourse-a" data-vars-content-id="3f0a5153-03bf-4700-adb4-57d31baca8d1" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge coming to Charlotte&#x27;s airport in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/10/charlotte-douglas-airport-lounges-amex-delta-capital-one-flagship-concourse-a" target="_self">latest lounge</a> to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in 2027.Why it matters: Charlotte is landing the second-ever <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sidecar by The Centurion lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/las-sidecar/" data-vars-content-id="3f0a5153-03bf-4700-adb4-57d31baca8d1" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge coming to Charlotte&#x27;s airport in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/las-sidecar/" target="_blank">Sidecar by The Centurion lounge</a>, which American Express debuted in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Las Vegas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/articles/travel-and-dining/american-express-opens-first-ever-sidecar-by-the-centurion--loun.html" data-vars-content-id="3f0a5153-03bf-4700-adb4-57d31baca8d1" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge coming to Charlotte&#x27;s airport in 2027" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/articles/travel-and-dining/american-express-opens-first-ever-sidecar-by-the-centurion--loun.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a> earlier this year.

What TSA lines are like at Charlotte's airport amid the partial government shutdown

While viral videos show long airport lines nationwide, Charlotte passengers report quick security screenings.

As the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partial federal government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" data-vars-content-id="855e05a0-2219-4752-8bd2-b514a26a5606" data-vars-headline="What TSA lines are like at Charlotte&#x27;s airport amid the partial government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/travel-delays-shutdown-security-airfare-prices" target="_self">partial federal government shutdown</a> continues and passengers face lengthy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TSA screening wait times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" data-vars-content-id="855e05a0-2219-4752-8bd2-b514a26a5606" data-vars-headline="What TSA lines are like at Charlotte&#x27;s airport amid the partial government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/22/trump-ice-agents-airports-tsa-dhs-shutdown" target="_self">TSA screening wait times</a>, travelers appear to have been spared the headache of long security lines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Why it matters: CLT has long drawn sharp criticism and faced travelers&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frustration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/07/02/charlotte-airport-complaints-american-airlines" data-vars-content-id="855e05a0-2219-4752-8bd2-b514a26a5606" data-vars-headline="What TSA lines are like at Charlotte&#x27;s airport amid the partial government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/07/02/charlotte-airport-complaints-american-airlines" target="_self">frustration</a> in the past because of congestion stemming from airport construction. Now that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="construction on its terminal lobby is complete" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/22/charlotte-airport-terminal-expansion-complete-destination-clt" data-vars-content-id="855e05a0-2219-4752-8bd2-b514a26a5606" data-vars-headline="What TSA lines are like at Charlotte&#x27;s airport amid the partial government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/22/charlotte-airport-terminal-expansion-complete-destination-clt" target="_self">construction on its terminal lobby is complete</a>, travelers say they are, at least for now, experiencing a modernized space and speedy security screenings — despite a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shortage" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/JoeBrunoWSOC9/status/2036114315321737305?s=20" data-vars-content-id="855e05a0-2219-4752-8bd2-b514a26a5606" data-vars-headline="What TSA lines are like at Charlotte&#x27;s airport amid the partial government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/JoeBrunoWSOC9/status/2036114315321737305?s=20" target="_blank">shortage</a> of TSA agents.

New Amex lounge could be coming to CLT after city council OKs lease terms

Charlotte City Council approved terms for an American Express Sidecar Lounge lease at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Monday night.

Charlotte City Council approved terms for an American Express Sidecar Lounge lease at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Douglas International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/03/direct-flights-charlotte-douglas-airport-american-airlines" data-vars-content-id="74052c4d-152e-4650-af8e-a92c7376873f" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge could be coming to CLT after city council OKs lease terms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/03/direct-flights-charlotte-douglas-airport-american-airlines" target="_self">Charlotte Douglas International Airport</a> Monday night.Why it matters: The lounge is the latest offering from American Express, which opened its first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sidecar Lounge " data-vars-click-url="https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/las-sidecar/" data-vars-content-id="74052c4d-152e-4650-af8e-a92c7376873f" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge could be coming to CLT after city council OKs lease terms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/las-sidecar/" target="_blank">Sidecar Lounge </a>in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Las Vegas last week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/articles/travel-and-dining/american-express-opens-first-ever-sidecar-by-the-centurion--loun.html" data-vars-content-id="74052c4d-152e-4650-af8e-a92c7376873f" data-vars-headline="New Amex lounge could be coming to CLT after city council OKs lease terms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/articles/travel-and-dining/american-express-opens-first-ever-sidecar-by-the-centurion--loun.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas last week</a>.

Spend a day in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do

Drive just 45 minutes northeast of Charlotte and you'll reach Mount Pleasant, a small Cabarrus County town preserving its historic charm one building at a time.

Drive just 45 minutes northeast of Charlotte, and you&#x27;ll reach Mount Pleasant, a small <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cabarrus County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" data-vars-content-id="689b9a23-f21d-4245-946e-ddff7a28b7d6" data-vars-headline="Spend a day in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina: Everything there is to see, eat, drink and do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/concord-district-exchange-small-business-downtown" target="_self">Cabarrus County</a> town preserving its historic charm one building at a time. Why it matters: Mount Pleasant is in the midst of a modern revival. And its quaint downtown is only 3.59 square miles. It has free parking, free WiFi, and loads of charisma, making it worth spending a day exploring.

10 Charlotte Airbnbs to recommend when you have people visiting

Not into hotel blocks? These Charlotte Airbnbs offer space, privacy and great neighborhoods.

Weddings

Charlotte&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="leisure tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/06/charlotte-tourism-growth-2025-visitors-hotel-events-impact" data-vars-content-id="94e4e505-7fac-4fde-9b0d-4109a3973c03" data-vars-headline="10 Charlotte Airbnbs to recommend when you have people visiting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/06/charlotte-tourism-growth-2025-visitors-hotel-events-impact" target="_self">leisure tourism</a> growth means more and more people are visiting the city. They may also be in town for any number of events, like a wedding or the Truist Championship.Why it matters: Not everyone wants to stay in a hotel block. My thought bubble: While my fiancé and I recommended several hotels for people to stay at for our wedding, most of our guests have opted for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Airbnbs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/04/10/airbnbs-in-charlotte-for-pga-championship-2025" data-vars-content-id="94e4e505-7fac-4fde-9b0d-4109a3973c03" data-vars-headline="10 Charlotte Airbnbs to recommend when you have people visiting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/04/10/airbnbs-in-charlotte-for-pga-championship-2025" target="_self">Airbnbs</a>. Here are 10 Airbnbs in Charlotte to suggest the next time someone asks you where to stay but says they&#x27;d prefer not to stay in a hotel.

10 hot summer trips you can fly to nonstop from Charlotte

These direct flights from Charlotte help travelers skip connections and maximize summer vacation time.

Charlotte&#x27;s expanding list of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="direct routes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/03/direct-flights-charlotte-douglas-airport-american-airlines" data-vars-content-id="cfde9fcd-79ba-45ea-893c-ac761dfce285" data-vars-headline="10 hot summer trips you can fly to nonstop from Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/01/03/direct-flights-charlotte-douglas-airport-american-airlines" target="_self">direct routes</a> means less time in transit and more time actually on vacation.Driving the news: Starting this March, Charlotte&#x27;s getting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="direct flight to Abu Dhabi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/16/etihad-charlotte-airport-abu-dhabi" data-vars-content-id="cfde9fcd-79ba-45ea-893c-ac761dfce285" data-vars-headline="10 hot summer trips you can fly to nonstop from Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/05/16/etihad-charlotte-airport-abu-dhabi" target="_self">direct flight to Abu Dhabi</a>. Here&#x27;s everything you need to know about the new Etihad Airways flight, plus 10 popular nonstop flights out of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charlotte Douglas International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/22/charlotte-airport-terminal-expansion-complete-destination-clt" data-vars-content-id="cfde9fcd-79ba-45ea-893c-ac761dfce285" data-vars-headline="10 hot summer trips you can fly to nonstop from Charlotte" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/22/charlotte-airport-terminal-expansion-complete-destination-clt" target="_self">Charlotte Douglas International Airport</a>.

Sugar Creek Brewing is landing at Charlotte airport

The new taproom will give travelers a taste of Charlotte beer, including a CLT-exclusive pilsner.

Food and Drink

Sugar Creek <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brewing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/24/breweries-in-charlotte-31429" data-vars-content-id="d914e009-d6e3-49dd-aacb-bae977e1da80" data-vars-headline="Sugar Creek Brewing is landing at Charlotte airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/05/24/breweries-in-charlotte-31429" target="_self">Brewing</a> will open its first location at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this March.Why it matters: Having a presence at Charlotte&#x27;s airport allows local businesses to showcase their product to millions of people passing through CLT.

Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile walk for peace to arrive in Charlotte this week

The monks are expected to arrive in Charlotte from Rock Hill on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Culture

A small group of Buddhist monks is stopping in Charlotte as part of a massive peace <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="walk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/26/20-walking-trails-in-charlotte-for-nature-lovers-and-city-views-252146" data-vars-content-id="87978f4b-d147-46d2-bf43-23016c54a087" data-vars-headline="Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile walk for peace to arrive in Charlotte this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/26/20-walking-trails-in-charlotte-for-nature-lovers-and-city-views-252146" target="_self">walk</a> spanning 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.Why it matters: The pilgrimage, called the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Walk for Peace,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/" data-vars-content-id="87978f4b-d147-46d2-bf43-23016c54a087" data-vars-headline="Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile walk for peace to arrive in Charlotte this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/" target="_blank">&quot;Walk for Peace,&quot;</a> has drawn national attention for its message of peace and mindfulness, with crowds gathering across the South to witness the venerable monks.