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Dilworth is a neighborhood and commercial district located in south-central Charlotte. 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.
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.
Get in
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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 Blue Line[dead link] 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
[edit | edit source]- 1 Latta Park. Located 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.
- 2 Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd. Freedom Park is a 98-acre park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located at 1900 East Boulevard, between Charlotte's historic Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods, the park is centered on a 7-acre lake, and is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Uptown Charlotte.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Covenant Recreation and Fitness, 1000 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704-334-7491, rwdesk@covenantpresby.org. If you are visiting Dilworth or Charlotte Covenant Recreation offers 3 free visits. Perfect for a short stay in the Queen city.
Buy
[edit | edit source]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.
- 1 Paper Skyscraper, 330 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-333-7130. Cards, gifts, bath and body items, candles, stationery, books, and small home accessories.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Pio Pio, 1408 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-379-1911.
- 2 Outback Steakhouse, 1412 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-333-0505.
- 3 300 East, 300 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-332 6507. Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-9PM.
- 4 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, 1626 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-714-4888.
Asian-inspired
[edit | edit source]- 5 Copper Modern Indian Cuisine, 311 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704 333-0063, info@copperrestaurant.com.
- 6 Thai Taste, 324 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-332-0001. Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM; dinner Mon-Thu 5PM-9:30PM, Fri Sat 5PM-10:30PM, Sun 5PM-9:30PM. $10-17.
Mediterranean- and Italian-American
[edit | edit source]- 7 Brixx Pizza, 1801 Scott Ave, ☏ +1 704-376-1000. Critically acclaimed and very family-friendly, Brixx goes far beyond the norm with its pizza selection. Lots of variety on the menu, including pasta dishes and full-size salad options.
- 8 Dolce, 1710 Kenilworth Ave, ☏ +1 704-332-7525.
- 9 Showmars, 1600 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-375-3034. Cheap Greek fare at this local chain can be found all over the city. This location is convenient to shopping and entertainment. $5-8.
Stores
[edit | edit source]- 10 Berrybrook Farm, 1257 East Blvd, ☏ +1 704-334-6528. Mon-Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri Sat 9AM-6PM. A natural food store with a wide selection of items.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, 1829 Cleveland Ave, ☏ +1 704-333-9463.
- 2 Eds Tavern, 2220 Park Road, ☏ +1 704-335-0033. Sun-Thu 11AM-midnight, Fri Sat 11AM-2AM; Happy hour 4-6PM.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 The Morehead Inn, 1122 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704-376-3357.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]Worship
[edit | edit source]- 1 Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704-372-7317. Very close to the I-277 loop.
- 2 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1048 E Morehead St, ☏ +1 704-334-1973. In a large, Federal-style historic building.
- 3 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 E Blvd, ☏ +1 704-334-4771. Ornate cathedral in the middle of Dilworth. Worth visiting even if you don't plan to worship.
- 4 Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, ☏ +1 704-333-9071. Beautiful church in the heart of Dilworth.
Meditate
[edit | edit source]- 5 Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina, 528 East Blvd, ☏ +1 980-224 0129, info@meditationcharlotte.org.