CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 2019) - Planning how you’ll spend Memorial Day in the Queen City? Lyft, the transportation network and rideshare company, is here to help.

Lyft has released a list of the most popular Charlotte destinations for this upcoming holiday (based on last year’s rider data).

These were the top Memorial Day destinations in 2018:

• Most popular daytime celebration spot: Sycamore Brewing


• Most popular park: Romare Bearden Park


• Most popular place to cool off: Carowinds


• Most popular entertainment arena: Charlotte Motor Speedway


• Most popular restaurant: Seoul Food Meat Company


• Most popular night-life spot: Epicentre


• Most popular late night neighborhood: A tie: Uptown and Southend


• Most popular brunch spot: Ink N Ivy


• Most popular rooftop: Merchant & Trade


• Most visited restaurant patio: Workman’s Friend

“No matter where Charlotteans plan to spend Memorial Day this year, Lyft is here to help residents, their friends and their families experience and connect with the city without worrying about how they’ll get around," said Lauren Pelletier, market manager for Lyft in Charlotte.
"We’re celebrating the unofficial start of summer by recognizing some of the institutions that Charlotteans love most, in hopes that it’ll help others plan where to catch a Lyft to this Memorial Day weekend.”

Lyft continues to become a preferred transportation company for Charlotteans, with local partnerships that include the Charlotte Area Transit System and The Carolina Panthers.

Also, anyone planning to visit a brewery on Memorial Day can take advantage of Lyft’s year-round partnership with the Charlotte Independent Brewers Association (CIBA). Charlotte residents who visit one of 21 popular breweries via Lyft can enjoy half off their rides home, up to $5.* For more details and the full list of participating breweries, visit Lyft.com/CLTbeer.

To learn more about Lyft, please visit www.lyft.com.

About Lyft

Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, and is available to 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our cities by offsetting carbon emissions from all rides, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships.

*Limited quantity available. Each code is valid for up to $5 off one standard Lyft ride beginning at one of the noted participating locations. Limit one code per Lyft account. While supplies last. Discount does not apply to tips, cancellation fees, damage charges, or taxes. Subject to Lyft’s Terms of Service.