Charlotte/South End
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South End is a district in Charlotte. Extending from the southern side of the I-277 freeway loop south of Uptown, it extends along South Boulevard toward I-485. It was historically dominated by mills and factories, but it has been reborn as an arts and entertainment district. It is one of the city's fastest-developing districts, primarily due to the placement of a light rail line along South Blvd.
Get in
South End is well connected to other parts of Charlotte. South Blvd connects to I-485 south of the city, giving visitors from that direction an easy inlet to the district. Visitors from the Uptown area may travel down South Blvd by car (the easiest way is to take S. Brevard until it becomes South Blvd after the I-277 junction). A cab is also a reasonable option, since the district is only about a mile from Uptown.
Visitors may also reach South End via mass transit. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates the transit system in the city. The LYNX Blue Line light rail service runs the length of the South End, stopping at Carson Blvd., Bland Street, and East/West Blvd. The Blue Line connects the South End to Uptown to the north and travels along South Blvd. to the south. Frequency varies from 7-10 minutes on weekdays to 20-30 minutes on weekends. Fares for LYNX are $2 one-way (seniors and youth receive a discount), $4 round-trip. In addition, bus routes 10 and 16 serve the South End corridor while numbers 19 and 36 just pass through the area.
The northernmost end of the district is within reasonable walking distance of Uptown, though this requires crossing over I-277 via a somewhat unsightly pedestrian bridge.
Do
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address: 400 W Tremont AveHome of the city's best series of underground concerts. Its gritty location on the edge of SouthEnd is right in tune with the personality of the music hall. At maximum capacity it can only hold a few hundred people, and the lack of permanent seating allows you to get as close as you like to the stage. A good mix of local and national acts.
Buy
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address: 125 Remount RoadLots of homemade treats for your dogs and gifts for both canines and dog lovers.
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address: 1517 Camden RdA non-profit adult arts organization, which provides gallery space to local artists.
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address: 118 E. Kingston AveArchitectural antiques: doors, stained and beveled glass, mantels, gates, and terra cotta.
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Dilworth's Little Secret
address: 2000 South Blvd. #530Garden and home accessory shop. -
address: 1520 S Tryon StShowcasing the work of many renowned American artists.
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South End Exchange
address: 1616 Camden RdA large consignment store with a broad range of antique items.
Eat
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address: 1614 Camden RoadGreat fried chicken. The restaurant is take-out only, and the line often stretches out the door during lunch. Your best bet is to find a spot in nearby Latta Park to eat.
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address: 200 E. Bland StIn the middle of South End. A larger restaurant that serves primarily Greek fare.
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address: 1411 S Tryon St
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address: 1820 South Blvd
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address: 1520 South BlvdOne of four locations in the Charlotte area.
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address: 1801 South Blvd
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Pike's
address: 1930 Camden RdOld fashioned soda shop. -
phone: +1 704-333-7070address: 228 West BlvdBBQ, pizza and grill. Menu items consist of ribs, BBQ sandwiches, pizza, pork tenderloin sandwiches, Chicago style Italian grinders, hot dogs and hot Italian sausage
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address: 1928 South Blvd
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address: 1714 South BlvdSeafood, sandwiches, and salads.
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address: 2107 South Blvd
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Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
address: 1300 South BlvdAt around 10PM most nights, the owner arrives and dances go-go dances on the tables for a few minutes. -
address: 2041 South Blvd
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phone: +1 980-207-3641address: 115 E Carson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202Diner serving scratch comfort food 24/7 in a classic railroad car-style space
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phone: +1 704-332-6507address: 300 East Blvd,28203Family-run spot serving New American fare in a quaint renovated house with a bar & patio.
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phone: +1 704-332-4440address: 1436 South BlvdSpacious eatery with outdoor seating for sweet & savory crêpes, plus other breakfast & lunch fare.
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phone: +1 980-225-9175address: 1820 South BlvdAn all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
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phone: +1 704-522-6227address: 2511 South BlvdLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Drink
Bars
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phone: +1 704-377-6874address: 1423 S Tryon StLike South End Brewery, Amos' popularity exceeds the mere gentrification of the neighborhood; it helped make South End hip. Amos' hosts a very diverse range of live acts, but the proprietors have good taste and shows there are generally expected to be pretty good. One of the best singles joints in town, and typically a good stop for a beer regardless of who's on stage.
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phone: +1 704 373-0782address: 1411 South Tryon St
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phone: +1 704-332-8830address: 1812 South BlvdInnovative American pub fare & a generous selection of draft brews in a polished, simple setting.
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phone: +1 704-910-3821address: 2161 Hawkins StBustling taproom & beer garden offering in-house sandwiches & international food-truck fare.
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phone: +1 704-817-7010address: 1440 S Tryon St #105Festive pub with a patio offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports plus live music.
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phone: +1 704-372-3212address: 2900 Griffith StExcellent brewpub offering varied beers in cozy, industrial digs complete with games & a patio.
Coffeehouses
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Java Passage
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address: 2102 South BlvdAesthetic coffee shop with a hipster atmosphere.
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phone: +1 704-372-8999address: 1515 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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address: 125 Remount RdStylish coffee bar inside Good Bottle Co. for pour-overs, cold brew & espresso, plus baked goods.
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phone: +1 704-713-0526address: 101 W Worthington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sleep
Despite being the location of many high-end apartment complexes, there are no hotels in South End. For accommodations, your nearest options are to cross I-277 into Uptown.