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Charlotte Light Rail Guide
A 5-Minute Walk to Adventure
A quick 5-minute walk from here gets you to the light rail station, giving you access to over 18 miles of light rail with 26 stops. For just $4.40 round trip, you can explore Charlotte with ease. Download the CATS Pass mobile app to conveniently purchase your LYNX ticket ($2.20 each way) and the Ride CATS mobile app for real-time information on all of Charlotte’s bus and rail services. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket at the station.
Things to Do
Top Places to Stop on the Charlotte Light Rail
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a newbie, here's what to eat, drink, and do at each of the 26 stations along the LYNX Blue Line.<br>
South Charlotte<br>
I-485/South Boulevard Station
Address: 9508 South Blvd.
Shop: Carolina Pavilion, Nordstrom Rack, Target, DSW
Do: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, public art, bike racks, elevators in the parking deck, 1120 park and ride spaces
Sharon Road West Station
Address: 8815 Crump Road
Must-See Stop: Snyder’s-Lance Factory
Did you know? The Snyder’s-Lance business began in Charlotte after a local businessman converted a raw peanut deal that had gone awry into a prolific snack brand.
Station Amenities: Water fountain, public art, bike lockers, 188 park and ride spaces
Arrowood Station
Address: 7717 England St.
Eat/Drink: Mi Tierra Restaurant, Taqueria Mexico
Station Amenities: Lighted station, covered waiting area, 289 park and ride spaces
Archdale Station
Address: 6230 South Blvd.
Eat/Drink: The Burrito Factory, 500 Degrees Pizzeria, Lempira Restaurant
Station Amenities: Platform accessible by stairs and an elevator, ticket vending machines with passenger assistance, 432 park and ride spaces
Tyvola Station
Address: 5703 Olde Pineville Road
Shop: ALDI
Eat/Drink: Vietnam Grille, Lupitas Carniceria & Tortilleria
Hotels Nearby: Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park
Station Amenities: Platform accessible by stairs and elevators, water fountain, 465 park and ride spaces
Montclaire South/Lower South End
Woodlawn Station
Address: 4756 Old Pineville Road
Shop: Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
Eat/Drink: Arepas Grill, Beef ‘N Bottle Steakhouse, Azteca Mexican Restaurant
See: Rountree Plantation
Hotels Nearby: Best Western Plus
Station Amenities: 382 park and ride spaces, bike lockers, wheelchair-accessible platform
Scaleybark Station
Address: 3750 South Blvd.
Eat/Drink: Zack’s Hamburgers, Seoul Poke Bowl, Brewers at 4001 Yancey, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Queen Park Social, Sugar Creek Brewing Co., GoodRoad CiderWorks, Red Clay Ciderworks
Do: Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Hotels Nearby: Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte, Quality Inn
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, 315 park and ride spaces, emergency call box
South End
New Bern Station
Address: 129 New Bern St.
Shop: South End Exchange
Eat/Drink: Triple C Brewing Co., Lenny Boy Brewing Co., The Suffolk Punch, The Waterman, Mac’s Speed Shop, SouthBound, Eight + Sand
Hotels Nearby: Super 8 by Wyndham, Quality Inn
Station Amenities: Seating, automatic audio announcements, bike racks, and lockers
East/West Blvd. Station
Address: 1821 Camden Road
Shop: Atherton Mill and Market, Girl Tribe Co., The Golden Carrot, BOEM, Bonobos
Eat/Drink: The Manchester, Price’s Chicken Coop, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Hawkers Asian Street Fare, Barcelona Wine Bar, Sycamore Brewing, Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream, Dilworth Tasting Room, Tyber Creek Pub, Sunflour Baking Company, Bonterra Restaurant & Wine Room, 300 East, Fuel Pizza, Rosemont, Bulgogi Box, Leroy Fox, Bang Bang Burgers, Thai Taste, Roots Café
Do: Paddlywax Candle Bar, Campbell's Greenhouses and Nursery
See: Latta Park
Station Amenities: Bike racks, public art, emergency call box, covered waiting area
Bland Street Station
Address: 1511 Camden Road
Eat/Drink: The Union, Crispy Crepe, Futo Buta, Wooden Robot Brewery, The Brass Tap, Golden Cow Creamery, Gin Mill, The Brickyard, Tavern on the Tracks, Oak Room, All American Pub, Hot Taco, Slate Billiards, Bulldog Beer & Wine, Hoppin, STIR Charlotte, Vana
Do: Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art
Hotels Nearby: Holiday Inn Express
Station Amenities: Automatic radio announcements, seating, ticket vending machines with passenger assist
Carson Station
Address: 218 E. Carson Blvd.
Eat/Drink: Midnight Diner, The Unknown Brewing Co., Hoppin’, Seoul Food Meat Company, Let’s Meet, Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop, Nikko Japanese Restaurant, Lincoln’s Haberdashery, Capishe Real Italian Kitchen, Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails, Ruby Sunshine
Do: Charlotte Cigar Club
Station Amenities: Lighted station, seating, bike racks, public art
Uptown
Stonewall Station
Address: 260 E. Stonewall St.
Eat/Drink: Whole Foods, Sandwich Club, Rico’s Acai, Matt’s Chicago Dog, Merchant & Trade, La Belle Helene, Famous Toastery, Rhino Market & Deli, Angeline’s, Ink N Ivy
Do: The Mint Museum Uptown, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Knight Theater
See: Bank of America Stadium
Hotels Nearby: The Westin Charlotte, Hilton Charlotte Center City, Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton
Station Amenities: Station located on top of the Westin Hotel parking deck, elevators in the Westin parking deck, wheelchair accessible platform
3rd Street Station
Address: 305 E. 3rd St.
Eat/Drink: Mimosa Grill, Stoke Charlotte, Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Red Ginger, Cloud Bar by David Burke, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, Fahrenheit, Carolina Ale House
Do: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Spectrum Center, Epicentre, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Wells Fargo History Museum
See: Charlotte Convention Center, The Green, Marshall Park
Hotels Nearby: Hilton Charlotte Center City, Omni Charlotte, Hyatt House Charlotte Center City, Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre, Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte Uptown, Le Méridian Charlotte
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, ticket vending machines with passenger assist, automatic audio announcements
Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station
Address: 303 E. Trade St.
Eat/Drink: BLT Steak, Rooster’s Uptown, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fitzgerald’s, The Capital Grille, 5Church, Sophia’s Lounge, Loft & Cellar, Mert’s Heart & Soul, Dandelion Market, 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, Sea Level NC
Do: Epicentre, Spectrum Center, Sozo Gallery, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Discovery Place Science
Hotels Nearby: AC Hotel Charlotte City Center, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre, Dunhill Hotel
Station Amenities: Water fountain, emergency call box, ticket vending machines with passenger assist
7th Street Station
Address: 260 E. 7th St.
Eat/Drink: 7th Street Public Market, The Cellar at Duckworth’s, Lucky’s Bar & Arcade
Do: Discovery Place Science, ImaginOn, The Joe & Joan Martin Center, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Carolina Theatre (currently being restored), McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
See: First Ward Park
Hotels Nearby: The Holiday Inn, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown, Holiday Inn Charlotte-Center City, The Dunhill Hotel, The Ivey’s Hotel, Charlotte Marriott City Center
Station Amenities: Bike racks, public art, covered waiting area
9th Street Station
Address: 237 E. 9th St.
Eat/Drink: Waterbean Coffee, Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, McNinch House Restaurant, Queen City Grounds, Pizzeria Sapienza, Alexander Michael’s
Do: McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Charlotte Ballet
See: UNC Charlotte Center City Campus, First Ward Park
Hotels Nearby: Holiday Inn Charlotte-Center City, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown
Station Amenities: Four ticket vending machines with passenger assist, CCTVs (cameras), ADA
J W Clay Boulevard Station
Charlotte Light Rail Guide
A 5-Minute Walk to Adventure
A quick 5-minute walk from here gets you to the light rail station, giving you access to over 18 miles of light rail with 26 stops. For just $4.40 round trip, you can explore Charlotte with ease. Download the CATS Pass mobile app to conveniently purchase your LYNX ticket ($2.20 each way) and the Ride CATS mobile app for real-time information on all of Charlotte’s bus and rail services. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket at the station.
Things to Do
Top Places to Stop on the Charlotte Light Rail
Whether you're a seasoned rider or a newbie, here's what to eat, drink, and do at each of the 26 stations along the LYNX Blue Line.<br>
South Charlotte<br>
I-485/South Boulevard Station
Address: 9508 South Blvd.
Shop: Carolina Pavilion, Nordstrom Rack, Target, DSW
Do: AMC Carolina Pavilion 22
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, public art, bike racks, elevators in the parking deck, 1120 park and ride spaces
Sharon Road West Station
Address: 8815 Crump Road
Must-See Stop: Snyder’s-Lance Factory
Did you know? The Snyder’s-Lance business began in Charlotte after a local businessman converted a raw peanut deal that had gone awry into a prolific snack brand.
Station Amenities: Water fountain, public art, bike lockers, 188 park and ride spaces
Arrowood Station
Address: 7717 England St.
Eat/Drink: Mi Tierra Restaurant, Taqueria Mexico
Station Amenities: Lighted station, covered waiting area, 289 park and ride spaces
Archdale Station
Address: 6230 South Blvd.
Eat/Drink: The Burrito Factory, 500 Degrees Pizzeria, Lempira Restaurant
Station Amenities: Platform accessible by stairs and an elevator, ticket vending machines with passenger assistance, 432 park and ride spaces
Tyvola Station
Address: 5703 Olde Pineville Road
Shop: ALDI
Eat/Drink: Vietnam Grille, Lupitas Carniceria & Tortilleria
Hotels Nearby: Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park
Station Amenities: Platform accessible by stairs and elevators, water fountain, 465 park and ride spaces
Montclaire South/Lower South End
Woodlawn Station
Address: 4756 Old Pineville Road
Shop: Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
Eat/Drink: Arepas Grill, Beef ‘N Bottle Steakhouse, Azteca Mexican Restaurant
See: Rountree Plantation
Hotels Nearby: Best Western Plus
Station Amenities: 382 park and ride spaces, bike lockers, wheelchair-accessible platform
Scaleybark Station
Address: 3750 South Blvd.
Eat/Drink: Zack’s Hamburgers, Seoul Poke Bowl, Brewers at 4001 Yancey, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Queen Park Social, Sugar Creek Brewing Co., GoodRoad CiderWorks, Red Clay Ciderworks
Do: Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Hotels Nearby: Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte, Quality Inn
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, 315 park and ride spaces, emergency call box
South End
New Bern Station
Address: 129 New Bern St.
Shop: South End Exchange
Eat/Drink: Triple C Brewing Co., Lenny Boy Brewing Co., The Suffolk Punch, The Waterman, Mac’s Speed Shop, SouthBound, Eight + Sand
Hotels Nearby: Super 8 by Wyndham, Quality Inn
Station Amenities: Seating, automatic audio announcements, bike racks, and lockers
East/West Blvd. Station
Address: 1821 Camden Road
Shop: Atherton Mill and Market, Girl Tribe Co., The Golden Carrot, BOEM, Bonobos
Eat/Drink: The Manchester, Price’s Chicken Coop, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Hawkers Asian Street Fare, Barcelona Wine Bar, Sycamore Brewing, Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream, Dilworth Tasting Room, Tyber Creek Pub, Sunflour Baking Company, Bonterra Restaurant & Wine Room, 300 East, Fuel Pizza, Rosemont, Bulgogi Box, Leroy Fox, Bang Bang Burgers, Thai Taste, Roots Café
Do: Paddlywax Candle Bar, Campbell's Greenhouses and Nursery
See: Latta Park
Station Amenities: Bike racks, public art, emergency call box, covered waiting area
Bland Street Station
Address: 1511 Camden Road
Eat/Drink: The Union, Crispy Crepe, Futo Buta, Wooden Robot Brewery, The Brass Tap, Golden Cow Creamery, Gin Mill, The Brickyard, Tavern on the Tracks, Oak Room, All American Pub, Hot Taco, Slate Billiards, Bulldog Beer & Wine, Hoppin, STIR Charlotte, Vana
Do: Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art
Hotels Nearby: Holiday Inn Express
Station Amenities: Automatic radio announcements, seating, ticket vending machines with passenger assist
Carson Station
Address: 218 E. Carson Blvd.
Eat/Drink: Midnight Diner, The Unknown Brewing Co., Hoppin’, Seoul Food Meat Company, Let’s Meet, Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop, Nikko Japanese Restaurant, Lincoln’s Haberdashery, Capishe Real Italian Kitchen, Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails, Ruby Sunshine
Do: Charlotte Cigar Club
Station Amenities: Lighted station, seating, bike racks, public art
Uptown
Stonewall Station
Address: 260 E. Stonewall St.
Eat/Drink: Whole Foods, Sandwich Club, Rico’s Acai, Matt’s Chicago Dog, Merchant & Trade, La Belle Helene, Famous Toastery, Rhino Market & Deli, Angeline’s, Ink N Ivy
Do: The Mint Museum Uptown, The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Knight Theater
See: Bank of America Stadium
Hotels Nearby: The Westin Charlotte, Hilton Charlotte Center City, Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton
Station Amenities: Station located on top of the Westin Hotel parking deck, elevators in the Westin parking deck, wheelchair accessible platform
3rd Street Station
Address: 305 E. 3rd St.
Eat/Drink: Mimosa Grill, Stoke Charlotte, Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Red Ginger, Cloud Bar by David Burke, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, Fahrenheit, Carolina Ale House
Do: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Spectrum Center, Epicentre, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Wells Fargo History Museum
See: Charlotte Convention Center, The Green, Marshall Park
Hotels Nearby: Hilton Charlotte Center City, Omni Charlotte, Hyatt House Charlotte Center City, Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre, Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte Uptown, Le Méridian Charlotte
Station Amenities: Covered waiting area, ticket vending machines with passenger assist, automatic audio announcements
Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station
Address: 303 E. Trade St.
Eat/Drink: BLT Steak, Rooster’s Uptown, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fitzgerald’s, The Capital Grille, 5Church, Sophia’s Lounge, Loft & Cellar, Mert’s Heart & Soul, Dandelion Market, 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, Sea Level NC
Do: Epicentre, Spectrum Center, Sozo Gallery, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Discovery Place Science
Hotels Nearby: AC Hotel Charlotte City Center, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the Epicentre, Dunhill Hotel
Station Amenities: Water fountain, emergency call box, ticket vending machines with passenger assist
7th Street Station
Address: 260 E. 7th St.
Eat/Drink: 7th Street Public Market, The Cellar at Duckworth’s, Lucky’s Bar & Arcade
Do: Discovery Place Science, ImaginOn, The Joe & Joan Martin Center, Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Carolina Theatre (currently being restored), McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
See: First Ward Park
Hotels Nearby: The Holiday Inn, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown, Holiday Inn Charlotte-Center City, The Dunhill Hotel, The Ivey’s Hotel, Charlotte Marriott City Center
Station Amenities: Bike racks, public art, covered waiting area
9th Street Station
Address: 237 E. 9th St.
Eat/Drink: Waterbean Coffee, Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, McNinch House Restaurant, Queen City Grounds, Pizzeria Sapienza, Alexander Michael’s
Do: McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Charlotte Ballet
See: UNC Charlotte Center City Campus, First Ward Park
Hotels Nearby: Holiday Inn Charlotte-Center City, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Uptown
Station Amenities: Four ticket vending machines with passenger assist, CCTVs (cameras), ADA
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsport complex located in Concord, North Carolina, 13 mi (21 km) outside Charlotte. The complex features a 1.5 mi (2.4 km) quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, and the Bank of America Roval 400.
The speedway is a 11-minute drive away
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsport complex located in Concord, North Carolina, 13 mi (21 km) outside Charlotte. The complex features a 1.5 mi (2.4 km) quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, and the Bank of America Roval 400.
The speedway is a 11-minute drive away
Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll through a beautiful setting, studying plants and wanting to learn more, or simply new to the area and wonder what variety of plants this climate can support, the gardens and staff are here to help.
Admission is always free.
The botanical garden is a 7-minute drive away or a 29-minute walk.
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UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
9090 Craver RdWhether you are looking for a relaxing stroll through a beautiful setting, studying plants and wanting to learn more, or simply new to the area and wonder what variety of plants this climate can support, the gardens and staff are here to help.
Admission is always free.
The botanical garden is a 7-minute drive away or a 29-minute walk.
PNC Music Pavilion (originally Blockbuster Pavilion and formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) is an outdoor amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in hosting large concerts.
The Pavilion is an 8-minute drive away.
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PNC Music Pavilion
707 Pavilion BlvdPNC Music Pavilion (originally Blockbuster Pavilion and formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) is an outdoor amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in hosting large concerts.
The Pavilion is an 8-minute drive away.
Festive, easygoing hangout featuring BBQ, seafood & drinks plus a covered patio & a lively bar.
7-minute walk away.
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Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar and Ribs
9005 J M Keynes DrFestive, easygoing hangout featuring BBQ, seafood & drinks plus a covered patio & a lively bar.
7-minute walk away.
Dave's Paddle Boats
8933 J M Keynes DrWater sports equipment rental service.
A 7-Minute walk away.
Neighborhoods
NoDa, short for "North Davidson," is a popular historic art and entertainment district in Charlotte, North Carolina, located on and around North Davidson Street and 36th Street.
It used to be a place for mill workers' residences and a textile manufacturing area, and now it serves as a center for the arts.
NoDa is home to people from many walks of life and an array of talented musicians and artists.
Its blocks are crammed with funky shops, restaurants, lively bars, and public art.
Whether you're searching for alcoholic beverages, custom gifts and artworks, acclaimed food, small businesses, gallery crawls, music venues, and eco-friendly lifestyles, you will surely find it in NoDa.
The residents of NoDa are always intent on promoting diversity and encouraging culturally enriching events.
To map your itinerary in this colorful and rage-filled neighborhood, start with this list of the best things to do here.
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NoDa
NoDa, short for "North Davidson," is a popular historic art and entertainment district in Charlotte, North Carolina, located on and around North Davidson Street and 36th Street.
It used to be a place for mill workers' residences and a textile manufacturing area, and now it serves as a center for the arts.
NoDa is home to people from many walks of life and an array of talented musicians and artists.
Its blocks are crammed with funky shops, restaurants, lively bars, and public art.
Whether you're searching for alcoholic beverages, custom gifts and artworks, acclaimed food, small businesses, gallery crawls, music venues, and eco-friendly lifestyles, you will surely find it in NoDa.
The residents of NoDa are always intent on promoting diversity and encouraging culturally enriching events.
To map your itinerary in this colorful and rage-filled neighborhood, start with this list of the best things to do here.
Food scene
"Great service and quiet place to get work done with a glass of wine."
7-minute walk away.
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Wine Vault
9009 J M Keynes Dr"Great service and quiet place to get work done with a glass of wine."
7-minute walk away.
Super friendly staff, good beer, well-kept environment.
A 10-minute walk away.
Armored Cow Brewing Co.
8821 JW Clay BoulevardSuper friendly staff, good beer, well-kept environment.
A 10-minute walk away.
Famous Toastery
8933 J M Keynes DrIt's a short walk around the lake for a great breakfast.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Order on the app and walk to pick up in about 5 minutes.
The best food experience in the city for my money.
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Lang Van Vietnamese Restaurant
3019 Shamrock DrThe best food experience in the city for my money.
Cannabis
Premez Dispensary University
Cannabis nearby.