Jaunted - Tag: Charlotte Field Trip

Charlotte: The Pizza Places Of Charlotte

kjb — 2009-03-02T15:56:13-05:00

On your next layover in Charlotte, don't be afraid to check out the city if you have the time. There’s a lot more to do than to just chill out on those rocking chairs between the terminals. Here are some tips for getting around quickly.

A trip to Charlotte isn’t all about checking out different neighborhoods and fooling around on the light rail. It’s serious work that creates some serious hunger, and we knew we wanted to check out the Queen City’s pizza scene while we were in town. Obviously, the city isn’t a place know for their pizza, but we did discover a few shining stars.

Charlotte: Hanging Around Charlotte's EpiCentre

kjb — 2009-02-27T14:56:12-05:00

Every city that wants its share of the spotlight tries to create some sort of downtown entertainment and shopping Mecca. We recently saw Los Angeles adding to its “arsenal” of downtown attractions, and during our recent field trip we witnessed what Charlotte has up its sleeve. After taking the LYNX Blue Line to Uptown, we stumbled upon the city’s newest complex—The EpiCentre.

Charlotte: The Queen City's South End Neighborhood Shines

kjb — 2009-02-26T13:20:07-05:00

On your next layover in Charlotte, check out the city if you have time. There’s a lot more to do than to just chill out on those rocking chairs between the terminals.

If you’re not feeling hip enough to hang out with the cool kids in NoDa, there’s always Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. A mix of urban development and historic mills allows even the most timid traveler to find something to call his own. There area is a lot bigger and spread out than we imagined, but if you stick to Camden Road and the side streets you’ll be all set.

Charlotte: Say Meow To The Charlotte LYNX

kjb — 2009-02-25T11:01:11-05:00

Late in 2007, Charlotte cut the ribbon on its new light rail system. The LYNX Blue Line connects Uptown (which non-residents would think of as downtown) with a portion of the outer 485 beltline to the south. Of course the initial response was positive, but as things moved forward the criticism began to roll in. Some even wondered if the whole project was worth it and questioned its profitability.

Charlotte: The South Shows Off Its Trendy Side in NoDa

kjb — 2009-02-24T11:31:10-05:00

On your next layover in Charlotte, check out the city if you have time. There’s a lot more to do than to just chill out on those rocking chairs between the terminals.

Escape the shackles of your business lodging in Uptown and drive straight up North Davidson Street until you hit something a little trendy. NoDa starts, and pretty much ends, towards the finale of North Davidson around the intersection of 36th Street. The historic arts neighborhood is a funky collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. It’s refreshing, especially when compared to some of the more cookie cutter offerings in suburban Charlotte.