This is where I grew up - Concord, North Carolina. I absolutely love coming back to visit. I have the same stops on my agenda each time I return. This way I can get my hometown fix.
I love walking up and down the main street - Union Street. It's lined with beautiful homes, the tunnel of trees that I love and quaint shops. Oh, the shops... I always find treasures.
A few blocks away from the main street is a lovely little garden - Memorial Garden.
I've enjoyed many "photo shoots" inside these gates - especially during tulip time.
In the spring you can honestly relax here for hours and be as content as can be.
There are also (of course) beautiful churches...
And my favorite lunch spot - What-A-Burger #2. I take the number two bit seriously as not all locations are owned by the same person. My neighbor growing up owned this What-A-Burger location, along with a few others, and we would have serious business chats.
For example, there is nothing like slushy ice. I remember they changed it on me, and I was so sad. I walked on over to the owner's house to ask him about it and express my concerns (over ice!), and voila, you'll see slushy ice still making it into the cups today (it's the little things).
My order is the same every time, Diet Cherry Lemon Sun Drop and the chili-cheese dog with a side of onion rings and fries to share. It's the best (and cheap!). ... And that's all I need - a little walk, some shops and What-A-Burger #2 - to make my hometown visit a success.
