Tucked away along Northeastern Charlotte is the community of Newell. The almost 10,000 residents find themselves in one of the best places to live in North Carolina, and nearly 75% own their homes. Newell ranks in the top 10% in the United States for best neighborhood to buy a house and most diverse neighborhoods. The schools are above average, with Lake Norman Charter School leading the way with an A+ rating. Overall, the community receives an A rating from Niche.com.

While Newell gives off a suburban vibe, there is plenty of excitement. Bud Bakers Seat Time Racing School is at the top of the list. Held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, participants can ride in a NASCAR race car and see what a 400+ horsepower engine can do. The average rider can reach speeds up to 140 mph. Many packages are available, including the Advanced Head-to-Head Racing Course. Here you compete with other drivers in a 40-lap race. You are in good hands here as past graduates of the school include NASCAR Champions Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison, and Tony Stewart.

For an adrenaline rush of another kind, head on over to The Box Escape Experience. You have an hour to figure your way out of one of the interactive puzzle rooms. At The Box, there are four experiences to choose from. There is the Witch’s Cabin, Cold Case Killer, and The Ventriloquist. In the Binary, you need to save the scientists in the Department of Neural Cybernetics. Play as a solo, family, or for a corporate team-building exercise.

Outdoor attractions are wonderful here. Van Landingham Glen at UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens is a living, learning woodland garden. Hemlock and other plants were used to create an area that resembles the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. There are also wildflowers and needle palms; come springtime, the Glen is covered in Bloodroot. 

The Botanical Gardens was created in 1966 and serves as a living classroom. Stop by for a guided tour or throughout the year to view seasonal blooms like orchids, Japanese iris, and witch hazel. In the greenhouse, you can find a selection of carnivorous plants.

For a day of peace and tranquility, visit Ashakti Wellness & Yoga. Sign up for a yoga class or take Sankofa Healing Sessions. Here the Shamanic Energy Practitioners combine Chinese Five Element Medicine and plants in the form of spiritual healing. They offer a free Chakra assessment if you feel out of sorts and don’t know why.

Gem Avenue Jewelry and Crystals allows you to unleash the power of crystals to keep your newly found harmony in balance. There are many to choose from, including the Himalayan Quartz, considered one of the most powerful. The Quartz is said to help with spiritual healing and finding your spiritual destiny.

In Newell and other parts of North and South Carolina, one destiny is that pests eventually come into your life. To keep your spirit peaceful and your home or office bug-free, there is At Ease Pest Solutions. We are the area’s most-trusted pest control service. Contact us today for more information.