I will
be visiting Charlotte in a few weeks for a conference, can you tell
me about transportation in that area?
A very easy way to get around
is by using the Charlotte Trolley. It has three
different
routes/lines that run throughout the city. The fare is only $1.00
and most
run all day. (if you choose to ride the Gold Rush/red
line there is no charge, and
that line runs right along Trade
Street which is a major street downtown. You
may be lucky
enough to have Michelle M. be your trolley driver. She is one of
the drivers who drive this route, and she is very friendly and knows
lots of
information about uptown and what to see and do while you
are visiting.
What is there to do in the
downtown Charlotte Area? Is there a place I
can go for a
good cup of coffee and a sandwich, or maybe a place to
shop?
There is a lot to do uptown (or
as you call it “downtown”). If you stay along.
Trade
Street, you will have an abundant amount to choose from. You can
even
visit the Founder’s Hall atrium in the Bank of America
Building which has many
different café’s and places to eat. There
are many different shops and specialized
stores in the building
as well. You can find a bookstore, florists, healthy eateries
and
bakery items. It has a shoe repair, and even a dry cleaner service.
It is
popular among the locals who work in the area. Also
on Friday’s, you can catch
a free lunchtime
concert.
Is there parking available
uptown?
Yes, you can park at lots in
the area. The cost can vary depending on where you
choose,
but outdoor lots usually charge $2.00 for the day. You can also park
at
a meter, but you cannot park at meters before 9 am and after
4pm. The meter
time limit is two hours. If you plan on
staying uptown for the day, you can park
at one of the lots
located on. Trade street, and can ride the trolley (free if you
catch the gold rush/red line) that runs during the day.
Where can I get a great
barbeque while in Charlotte. I seem to remember
something about
this featured on the Food Channel but I cant remember
the name?
You have to try Reds Barbeque
(I think that’s what you’re referring to). They
are only
located in the Uptown area on Wednesdays and Fridays near the Bank
of America Building. It is not an eat-in place, you order your
food from a mobile
stand they have parked outside. You will
see the signs that direct you to their
location. Go early
though, if you want to beat the lunch rush which usually starts
around 11:30 am. You can visit their website for more info and
their schedule of
locations at redsbarbeque.com. You can
also call them at (888) 744- 6889.
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