If you are looking for places in CLT with an innovative and creative feel, I would suggest NoDa. For a spot to hang out in NoDa, nothing beats Amelie's. Amelie's is a unique coffee shop/24 bakery with strong creative vibes. A few other fun places to try, -Davidson NC. Just a little outside of Charlotte lies the cute and extremely involved community of Davidson. The Davidson College campus and Summit Coffee are two nice places to think. -The CMS library system is really quite involved. There are 20 locations scattered across every region of Charlotte and the surrounding cities. Some of my favorite branches are Main, Morrison, and Mathews. -Area 15 is a unique place for artists and free spirits complete with a prayer room and a free store.