Fourth Ward
What are Wards? The center city of Charlotte's residential districts are divided into four of them.
The division begins at "The Square", which is at the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets.
To further break this down, 4th Ward is Northwest, 3rd Ward is Southwest, 2nd Ward is Southeast, and 1st Ward is Northeast.
The Fourth Ward is a Charlotte favorite, seeped in history. Prior to visiting the Fourth Ward, you may want to stop by the tourist information office at the 300 block of South Tryon.
Ask for a map, which includes a self-guided tour.
The fourth ward, particularly on Ninth Street, has some of the best architecture.
Charlotte homes for sale in the Fourth Ward are set in one of the most charming spots in the city. It's street lamps, and cozy old fashioned front porches will have you swooning!
It is a little off the beaten path and tricky to find parking, but
definitely worth the effort. Find a parking spot, and get out and walk the area-it's not too large of a district and with your handy map, you are ready to go!
If you are interested in eating where the "locals" go for lunch (or dinner), make sure to stop by Alexander Michael's (sometimes called Al Mike's ).
This is a great little spot for food and ale, tucked away in the historical neighborhood of the Fourth Ward. It's located at the corner of Ninth and Pine.
This is a classic quaint pub of yesteryear that'll make you want to slip your shoes off and pretend that you live in the neighborhood! Dark paneling, candle light, and great crab soup...and fried pickles and an excellent beer selection!
As a side note, Alexander Michael's is rumored to be haunted. The original site (circa 1891) was the neighborhood grocery store.
The Charleston-style row houses beckon you back to the late 1800's.
The backdrop for the neighborhood includes Fourth Ward Park, and Settlers
Cemetery-Charlotte's first graveyard. Settler's Cemetery is one street over from the center of uptown.
The Old Settlers Cemetery has some of the most renowned names in Charlotte's history buried there...its inhabitants dating back to 1776!
Continue on your own personally guided walking tour and you'll find a lovely three acre park with an abundance of old shade trees...the Fourth Ward Park. It is complete with walking trails, benches, water fountains and a few playground units.
Elmwood Cemetery, the historic green spot separating Fourth Ward from Third Ward is popular with joggers. (larger than Settlers and considered to be in the Third Ward). It offers a pretty good stretch of land to run through.
Looking upwards, past this great park, is the ever-rising skyline of Charlotte.
Charlotte's new buildings continue to reach for the skies...all except Fourth Ward. Where comfort is still found under the shade trees and on top of the green grass.
Elmwood Cemetery, the historic green spot
separating Fourth Ward from Third Ward plays host to strollers and joggers.
Discovery Place, a fully interactive, cutting-edge science museum (and home to The Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre).
After a sobering dose of science, it might be time for a jaunt into the art world. The Fourth Ward’s McColl Center for Visual Art is part gallery, part studio space, all located inside a strikingly renovated 1920s-era church.
Enjoy seasonal exhibitions as well as "Open Studio Saturdays," where local artists invite the public to watch them at work. After your hectic schedule of culture and history, drop into the aptly named Therapy Café for one of their infamous tiramisu martinis.
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New Diggs in Fourth Ward
As much as Fourth Ward is seeped in Charlotte history, it, too has taken on
a few new facelifts.
For starters, The Vue and the Avenue, as well as 715 North Graham along with mid-rise condominium projects such as the Garrison at Graham and the Citadin.
Planners and architects have meticulously blended the new with the old.
The
NC Music Factory is had its grand opening in 2009.
This is a huge property
featuring an amphitheater, a music hall, bars and restaurants, and business
office space.
The developers have taken their
time to produce an entertainment magnet for uptown Charlotte.
They have a 5,000 capacity
amphitheater that will have top named musicians appearing on a regular basis
sponsored by Live Nation.
Then they also have the the
Filmore Music Hall. Originally established famously in San Francisco in
1965. This 2,000 capacity intimate venue will draw big name bands
Lastly there are many watering
holes to make happy people, well ... happier. Restaurants are also in
the mix.
This is a destination to cover
your entertainment needs... all within the downtown area. It is
located at the west end of Fourth Ward.
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