Best Dessert in Lake Norman

"I go to Sunflour often but have never tried this raspberry pop tart @urbangirlgranolaworld 😱 It looks like this flaky, fresh pastry would be the perfect afternoon snack or breakfast!. Thanks for the photo. – 📷 by @urbangirlgranolaworld 📝 by @queencitychic #myfab5 #clteats #cltnoms #clt #cltfood"

"Continuing the breakfast theme, these cupcakes take a brunch favorite and infuse its flavor into their recipe. Sunflour features many delicious breakfast and lunch options, but will surely blow you away with their dessert lineup."

"Known for its photo-worthy treats, Suárez Bakery has always been a takeout-only shop, but it also offers same-day or next-day takeout, curbside pickup or delivery. The shop has all of your favorites stocked, from cakes, cupcakes and cookies to doughnuts (including the popular Texas Doughnut Cake), pastries and cold desserts. Order online or by calling 704.525.0145."

"Snap a selfie with the giant ice cream cone sign outside this quaint shop. The bright-colored interior attracts kids, the flavors range from the usual suspects to more experimental flavors like fresh ginger scoops to please the adults. The family-owned business is beloved, evident by the long evening lines during the summer."

"This neighborhood ice cream parlor is one of Charlotte's original ice cream shops. Take a ride on the streetcar before you select the flavor to top your homemade waffle cone at Elizabeth Creamery. All flavors are made fresh in the store."

"Charlotte's ultimate cool treat is ice cream from Elizabeth Creamery!. I've been a few times but had no idea about this cute cone for two (or one 😊). Gonna have to try it out."

"A stop at Cinnaholic will satisfy your sweet tooth with desserts that are completely vegan and fresh-baked. There are 20 flavors of frosting to choose from, and Cinnaholic also has brownies, cookies, and cakes. If you’re a Shark Tank fan, you may have heard about these treats during the brand’s appearance on the show back in 2014."

"For an in-depth look at Charlotte's history, head to the Levine Museum of the New South. The museum's permanent exhibits explore the history and culture of the South from the Civil War to today, including the award-winning "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Reinventing Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South." The exhibit includes more than 1,000 artifacts, images, and oral histories as well as interactive displays like a sit-in lunch counter and a one-room tenant farmer's home. During the week, the museum validates parking for two hours for visitors using the Seventh Street Station parking deck."

"While you’re in the area, if you love history, we suggest visiting the Levine Museum of the New South, which follows the history of the South after the Civil War with a focus on Charlotte and the surrounding Carolina Piedmont. If you prefer art, check out the Mint Museum, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Sozo Gallery or Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture."

"With an 8,000-square-foot exhibit, "Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South," as a jumping-off…"

"The overlook at Charlotte’s international airport is an underrated yet interesting place to check out. It’s the sixth-busiest airport in the world – great if you like to watch the non-stop takeoffs and landings – and plane spotters will delight in being able to see all the latest airplane models and features."

"Watch planes taking off and landing at this casual outdoor space, which offers benches and open space for visitors. Bring a picnic, and enjoy the show!. 7300 Airport Overlook Dr, Charlotte | Distance from Hotel: 9.3 miles"

"Tucked away in the retail spaces along the Green in Uptown is a small but elegant art gallery featuring nationally known artists like Takashi Murakami, Hunt Slonem and Jeff Koons; alongside local creators Zun Lee, Stephen Wilson and Regine Bechtler. The New Gallery of Modern Art occupies a small footprint, but the contemporary art, exhibition receptions, and the warmth of owner Irina Toshkova make the New Gallery much bigger. New Gallery offers consultation for both the novice and experienced art collector, in-home consultations and even a corporate art loan program."

"Located just across Tryon Street from the Mint and the Bechtler art museums, the New Gallery feels like a natural stop on an art outing in Uptown. The one-room gallery features high walls with windows overlooking The Green and often hosts artist conversations and discussion about art in its intimate space. What you’ll find: The art here ranges dramatically in price point, but the small gallery packs a powerful punch with its walls featuring some of the world’s top contemporary artists."

"This historic South End gallery recently celebrated twenty years of bringing beautiful works of contemporary art to Charlotte. The inviting gallery, which features floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls, is concentrated on exhibiting Southern talent as well as American artists not often seen in this region. What you’ll find: Look for well-known artists like Herb Jackson or Jacob Cooley, as well as newer names like Laura Sanders or Kate Long Stevenson with exhibits alternating every other month or so."

"Hidell Brooks gallery specializes in the work of well-established and solidly-emerging contemporary artists. The gallery rotates solo and group exhibitions monthly and provides an excellent atmosphere for both individuals and corporations to contemplate quality works of art in all styles, mediums and price ranges. They represent the work of regional and national artists, while maintaining their original goal of exhibiting works of art by american artists who have rarely been shown in the southeast."