Charlotte/Dilworth
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Dilworth is a neighborhood and commercial district located in south-central Charlotte. Its exact borders are open to interpretation, but Dilworth is generally regarded as the area between South Blvd., Morehead St., Kenilworth Ave., and Sedgefield Park.
Visitors to Dilworth often comment on the traditional, residential feel of the neighborhood. As the city's earliest suburb, it was designed around wide avenues with a shady tree canopy. This provides some of the city's most pleasant (and expensive) residential streets, but don't be fooled: Dilworth also boasts some of the city's best evening-life options. A slew of restaurants along East Boulevard offer high-end cuisine in almost every category imaginable, making Dilworth a prime place to grab dinner before heading to the bars and clubs of nearby Uptown or South End.
Get in
Though the central part of the district is walkable (and within easy walking distance of South End), Dilworth as a whole is most easily traveled by car. It is a short taxi ride from Uptown, South End or Myers Park.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates bus routes 19 and 25 through Dilworth. Routes 6 and 18 serve the eastern edge of Dilworth and routes 10 and 16 serve the western edge of Dilworth. Another mass transit option is to take the LYNX light rail service to the East/West Blvd station in South End and walk the short distance into the central part of Dilworth from there.
See
Latta ParkLocated a couple of blocks north of East Blvd, this historic park is well-positioned to serve the lunch crowd coming from South Blvd. restaurants. It includes a "sprayground" for children, making it a summertime favorite.
Do
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phone: +1 704 333-3021address: 300 E Tremont Ave
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Covenant Recreation and Fitness
phone: +1 704 334-7491address: 1000 E Morehead StIf you are visiting Dilworth or Charlotte Covenant Recreation offers 3 free visits. Perfect for a short stay in the Queen city.
Buy
Dilworth has some of Charlotte's best boutique shopping, especially along major streets such as East Boulevard. Most stores are in converted bungalows, though there are a few large shopping centers here and there. Dilworth is a perfect neighborhood for sunny-afternoon shopping.
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address: 330 East BlvdCards, gifts, bath and body items, candles, stationery, books, and small home accessories.
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The Bag Lady
address: 1710 Kenilworth AveSte 200.
Eat
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address: 300 East Blvd
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phone: +1 704 332-2414address: 1315 East BlvdSuite 130.
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address: 1315 East Blvd
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address: 1408 East Blvd
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Outback Steakhouse
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phone: +1 704 370-1177address: 1524 East Blvd
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phone: +1 704 714-4888address: 1626 East Blvd
Asian inspired
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address: 311 East Blvd
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address: 324 East Blvd
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address: 1716 Kenilworth Ave
Mediterranean- and Italian-American
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Brixx Pizza
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address: 1710 Kenilworth Ave
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address: 1235 East Blvd
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address: 1600 East BlvdCheap Greek fare at this local chain can be found all over the city. This location is convenient to shopping and entertainment.
Stores
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phone: +1 704 334-6528address: 1257 East BlvdA natural food store with a wide selection of items.
Drink
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address: 1829 Cleveland Ave
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address: 1235 East BlvdSte B. Charlotte's oldest independent coffeehouse, now with locations throughout the city and region. The original, founded in 1989.
Sleep
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address: 1122 E Morehead St
Cope
Worship
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address: 1225 E Morehead StIn the picturesque Dilworth neighborhood, very close to the I-277 loop.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
phone: +1 704 334-1973address: 1048 E Morehead StIn a large, Federal-style historic building in the Dilworth neighborhood. -
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
phone: +1 704 334-4771address: 600 E BlvdOrnate cathedral located in the middle of Dilworth. Worth visiting even if you don't plan to worship. -
address: 1000 East Morehead StreetBeautiful church in the heart of Dilworth.