:::Need Some Info / Visiting In A Week :)! (Charlotte: crime, pricing)

[NDL]

Hi All!

I'll be visiting Charlotte with my Wife & folks in a good week. We're planning on doing a couple of new things this visit around, and would appreciate any advice on the below questions:

1) We're planning on visiting a museum (Mint Museum) or two during evening / night hours, to take advantage of discounted pricing. Thing is, parking facilities require that we walk a couple of blocks (from the parking facility to the museum), in a part of downtown that's a little desolate. Any issues regarding crime downtown in the museum district?

2) The car we're using has an EZ-Pass tag affixed to it, with heavy duty velcro strips. I know that thieves will break into a car, if a car has suction cup marks on the windshield. Anything heard about thieves ripping off EZ-Pass tags, or can I keep the velcro strips on the windshield?

Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions! I'd rather be a little precautions on my vacation, and play it safe, than to have my car broken into.

[eman1200]

Originally Posted by NDL

Hi All!

I'll be visiting Charlotte with my Wife & folks in a good week. We're planning on doing a couple of new things this visit around, and would appreciate any advice on the below questions:

1) We're planning on visiting a museum (Mint Museum) or two during evening / night hours, to take advantage of discounted pricing. Thing is, parking facilities require that we walk a couple of blocks (from the parking facility to the museum), in a part of downtown that's a little desolate. Any issues regarding crime downtown in the museum district?

2) The car we're using has an EZ-Pass tag affixed to it, with heavy duty velcro strips. I know that thieves will break into a car, if a car has suction cup marks on the windshield. Anything heard about thieves ripping off EZ-Pass tags, or can I keep the velcro strips on the windshield?

Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions! I'd rather be a little precautions on my vacation, and play it safe, than to have my car broken into.

hard to answer #2....since there aren't bridges/tunnels 'round here, thieves may not even know what it is lol. when I first moved down from NJ I had this conversation about carrying cash around. I said I always have cash, just in case I get caught at a bridge/tunnel. I got a funny look from people.

[NDL]

Thanks for the reply Eman ! One thing I won't miss are the tolls.

Anyone else have any info on downtown safety at night?

[CharlotteGal]

Where the museums are isn't desolate at all, especially on the evenings the museum is open later. As anywhere, be aware of what's around you, walking in a group is better than walking alone, etc. - but you should be fine! There is a lot connected to the museums, and parking meters on the street close to the museum; if you'd feel better parking right there, it's available.

[NDL]

Thanks for your helpful reply, CharlotteGal !