Even though I have not taken this photo shot to me a good view of the skyline is on either the north end of uptown or the south end outside the beltline of I277.
On the north end I cant remember the name of the school that is in that area but there is a football field that you can get a good view of the skyline. (map of location)
N Davidson St & Parkwood Ave, Charlotte, NC, USA - Google Maps
The view from the south side I would go down South Tryon outside the beltline before you reach the South End community before you reach Camden Ave & Tryon (It is a fork in the road).
S Tryon St & Camden Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA - Google Maps
Fountains:
Metamorphis the rotating head is on the south end of the city probably 15 to 20 minutes from uptown. It located in area that still rather industrial even though when I was there it seem like alot of commercial construction going on.
This fountain is located in from of a building that I dont recollect it name but the fountain is located in front of the building very pedestrian friendly. It reuses it water so it still active.
3700 Arco Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA - Google Maps
There is another fountain that I want to take a photo so bad but I havent figure how to get a good shot of it yet. If your heading down I77 before the arrowwood exit (another way to metamorphis) It is located right by the highway. It not a safe area to pull off to the side so this shot is a challenge.
When you arrive at the airport I cant remember if it upper or lower level but you will see the Queen Fountain.
Uptown fountains:
The main library - Tryon ST & 5th St It also has some cool quotes on its columns outside of the library.
Trade & Tryon ST on 3 of the corners are fountains. Polk Park, Omni Hotel, Founders Hall.
Wachovia - Tryon & 3rd St.
If you walk down 3rd St you will see on two of corners at 3rd St and College St two more fountains. Beside Grand Thornton is one side and Hilton on the other.
If you walk further down College up to 1st street you will cross this cool little park beside St Peters Church at Tryon & 1st Street.
I like this park but taking a photo of the park was a challenge for me since it doesnt have a center piece but cool individual features and a water spout.
You can ride around the uptown area during the week using the Gold Rush Trolley.
It is free so you can hop on and off any time it runs during the week every 7 minutes.
It talks to you letting you know what you are approaching.
The vibe uptown to me is different around lunch time during the week and the weekends and at night.
If you want less people go on the weekend when there isnt a game going to happen.
Thanks for getting my brain flowing lol. I guess after being here for awhile some things I take for granted of what is every day life to me but actually is a good photo.
Be careful taking pictures of buildings. Due to some law past after 9/11, You are not suppose to take pictures of financial buildings. I was told this by a rent a cop and he said Charlotte Police are a little tougher on this. It is a real bummer since the bulk of buildings Uptown are financial.
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