Peachy the Magazine September 2013 | Page 77

Eat. Stay. Shop. Play. The Duke Mansion 400 Hermitage Rd, 28207, 704-714-4400. Beautiful old home perfectly placed in the gardens and connects to many walking trails. $$ The Ritz-Carlton 201 E. Trade St, 28202, 704-547-2244. The Westin 601 S. College St, 28202, 704-375-2600. The Dunhill Hotel 237 N. Tryon St, 28202, 704-332-4141. Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Start at Freedom Park on East Blvd and walk or ride for miles. There is a kiosk to rent bikes. Go a few miles north and stop for lunch at the Metropolitan Midtown development. It has five or six restaurants that are delicious and vary in price. U.S. National Whitewater Center. 1825 Belmeade Dr, 28214, 704-391-3900. Outdoor recreation, athletic training, and environmental education. n Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center Photo courtesy of The Duke Mansion September 2013 Photo courtesy of Mecklenburg County 77