Places tagged #uptowncharlotte by Mary DeGeorge
Fuji Epicentre
Mary DeGeorge: The Epicenter is a collection of Restaurants, Bars and Clubs located in the heart of #UptownCharlotte. There is a varied mix of upscale restaurants, chains and quick food so there is something for everyone. The Epicenter also has a bowling alley and movie theatre so it can keep you entertained all night.
The Green Parking
Mary DeGeorge: The Green Parking is a Parking Deck located beneath The Green. It is a convenient place to park when visiting #UptownCharlotte as it is within walking distance to the city center and all that the uptown area has to offer. It is directly across the street from Levine Center of the Arts which includes the Mint Museum, Knight Theatre and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
Mint Museum Uptown
Mary DeGeorge: Located in #UptownCharlotte, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design features objects in ceramics, glass, fiber, metal and wood. The Mint Museum is dedicated to collecting, conserving, exhibiting, inspiring, publishing and protecting important works of art and design from all over the global art community.
Charlotte Convention Center
Mary DeGeorge: The Charlotte Convention Center in #UptownCharlotte opened in 1995 as the perfect venue for conventions, trade shows, banquets and theater-style conferences, attracting more than half a million visitors each year. From its gracefully arched entrances to its airy concourses, the Charlotte Convention Center was designed to be elegant and inviting.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Mary DeGeorge: The Nascar Hall of Fame located in #UptownCharlotte opened in 2010. It is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The goal of the facility is to honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners and others that have impacted the sport in the past, present and future.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Mary DeGeorge: The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is part of the new Levine Center for the Arts located in the heart of #UptownCharlotte. It is dedicated to the celebration and analysis of the strongest aspects of mid-century modernism as reflected in the holdings of the Bechtler collection. The collection comprises more than 1,400 works by 20th-century modern artists. Some works are accompanied by books, photographs and letters illustrating personal connections to the Bechtler family.
St Peter's Catholic Church
Mary DeGeorge: St. Peter's Catholic Church was founded in 1851 and is the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte. It is conveniently located right in the heart of #UptownCharlotte. It has been staffed by Jesuits since 1986. Attend a service there as a local or as a guest, but be prepared if you are a guest to share where you are from at the end of the mass so the congregation can welcome you.
