About Queen City Locals
We’re a Charlotte-first guide and directory that helps you discover great local spots—by neighborhood and category. From coffee and patios to shops, services, and events, we make it easy to plan something great and support small businesses.
Our Story
Hi, I’m Christopher Thompson. I started Queen City Locals to make it simpler for neighbors to find and support the best of Charlotte.
After years working with local businesses, I saw two big gaps: residents wanted trustworthy, organized recommendations—and owners needed more visibility without complicated fees or pay-to-play games. Queen City Locals brings both sides together in one clean, curated hub.
Queen City Locals is a project of Palmetto Media Group, my Charlotte-based marketing company. We built this platform to help locals discover great spots and give small businesses a fair, simple way to get seen.
Our Mission
Connect Charlotteans with the places they’ll love—and help local businesses thrive.
- Curated, up-to-date listings (no clutter).
- Neighborhood-first browsing.
- Clear, useful info: real photos, hours, and fast links.
Who We Serve
Charlotte and nearby communities—restaurants & cafés, breweries, dessert spots, boutiques, salons & barbers, gyms & studios, family activities, attractions, and local service pros (home, pet, tutoring, cleaning, events).
How It Works (For Shoppers)
Discover
Browse by neighborhood or category to find what’s nearby and worth the trip.
Preview
Open a listing for photos, quick highlights, hours, and directions.
Go
Tap to call, and access website or social—then head out and enjoy.
Add your listing
Submit your business in minutes—basic listings are free.
Get discovered
Show up in neighborhood and category pages where locals actually search.
Feature when ready
Upgrade for premium placement, photo carousels, guide inclusion, and more.
How It Works (For Businesses)
Turn your promo into foot traffic. Post a free listing, show up in local searches, and keep every dollar.
Add BusinessQuestions or Feedback?
We’re new and growing—your input helps. Email info@queencitylocals.com.
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