Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Uptown Living at its finest. Are you tired of living in the suburbs? Dreaming of a more vibrant, urban lifestyle? Look no further than Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.

This bustling downtown area is the beating heart of Charlotte, North Carolina’s business and cultural districts.

Uptown offers a range of amenities and entertainment options for residents. Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina isn’t just a great place to live. It’s also steeped in rich history, from its early days as a transportation hub to its current status as a thriving city center.

 

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1. History:

While many cities have a Downtown and an Uptown, Charlotte is the only major city in the country that calls its entire business district “Uptown.” Its more than just a fun nickname, there’s a reason for that! In the mid 1700’s what’s now Uptown was the site of a Native American Trading Path that connected Georgia and Virgina. The path ran along a ridge top, making it the highest point of elevation. When early settlers went to the emerging town center, they were always going up! Over time “I’m going up to town,” evolved to “I’m going Uptown.”  Today, if you walk to the center of uptown in any direction, you’ll notice you’re going slightly uphill.

Charlotte, North Carolina was also the location of the first documented discovery of gold in the U.S, in 1799. By 1835, the Charlotte, North Carolina area was becoming known as the gold mining capital of the United States. Today, Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, is known as the nation’s second largest banking district by assets, after New York City.

 

2. Location

Uptown is surrounded by I-277 & split into four separate Wards/neighborhoods. Each of these Wards have their own culture and vibe:

  • 1st Ward: To the East

  • 2nd Ward: To the South

  • 3rd Ward: To the West

  • 4th Ward: To the North  

When living Uptown, you don’t need a car, the city center is a very walkable area. Many people live, work, and play all here in Uptown.

The best part? You don’t have to be a marathon runner to handle the city’s walkability, it’s only 2.4 square miles. Uptown also has bike routs, bus services, and the light rail.  If none of those suite you, you can easily find a ride share scooter!