Pineville

Located just outside Charlotte’s city limits,

Pineville stays active with a steady craft beer scene and a ton of entertaining and educational activities. Pineville has, historically, been a textbook example of urban sprawl. Because its growth was largely motivated by the introduction of a freeway to the area, the Pineville shopping district generally requires a motor vehicle for access. It is the birthplace of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. His home is no longer standing, but an original cabin from that time period is kept there, symbolic of the one he was born in. This is now a state historic site. The enclave has also caught Charlotte’s craft beer fever with hot spots like Pintville and Kit’s Trackside Crafts. In Pineville’s historic district, patrons can order a slew of suds and enjoy family-friendly fun.