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 1. BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER Located inside the lobby, explore three frescos by Ben Long. "Making/Building," is depicted by the construction of the Bank of America Corporate Center. "Chaos/Creativity" features figures in a daily newscast. Six nude figures are in contrast to the others "clothed" in the masks of their social roles. "Planning/Knowledge," features a young boy, representing innocence. Notice the pyramid, a traditional symbol of perfection. 100 N. Tryon Street

 2. THE GREEN Among the hustle and bustle of Uptown Charlotte lies a tranquil, 1.5 acre park called The Green. Located directly across from the Charlotte Convention Center, The Green combines the best of nature and art in the most original way. Lush gardens, interactive fountains and animated artwork bring the park alive with color and imagination. 435 S. Tryon Street

 3. WACHOVIA ATRIUM Perched amid the splashing water of the fountain in the Wachovia Plaza are four bronze sculptures of children. Crafted by figurative sculptor Dennis Smith, the pieces are so lifelike you expect the children to step from the water and run through the plaza. 301 S. Tryon Street

 4. LATTA ARCADE Built in 1915 by Charlotte developer Edward Dilworth, the arcade is home to a variety of shops, restaurants and offices. Step through the back entrance and back through time to experience the charm of Brevard Court. 316 S. Tryon Street

 5. THOMAS POLK PARK This restful spot provides a respite from the hubbub of street traffics, as well as an interesting narrative about Charlotte’s founder, Thomas Polk. Trade & Tryon Streets

6. NC BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Experience Broadway, music, dance, theater and more at Charlotte’s premier venue for the performing arts. 130 N. Tryon Street 

7. MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN The museum collection focuses on ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalwork and wood that delineate historical, technical and stylistic innovation, and are created by emerging and established artists and designers. 220 N. Tryon Street

8. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture Opens 2009

9. NASCAR HALL OF FAME COMPLEX This will be the destination of many great NASCAR Travel packages. Opens 2010

10. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art / Mint Museum / Knight Theater Opens 2009

11. PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CHARLOTTE & MECKLENBURG COUNTY The cascading fountain at Sixth and Tryon Streets is a gift from Charlotte’s sister city, Arequipa, Peru. If you are interested in learning more about Charlotte’s rich history, spend some time in the reference area of the library, called the Carolina Room. 310 N. Tryon Street

12. LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH An interactive history museum that provides the most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War southern society featuring men, women and children, black and white, rich and poor, long-time residents and newcomers who have shaped the South since the Civil War. 200 E. Seventh Street

13. SEVENTH STREET STATION Home to restaurants, a supermarket and parking garage, this building will chime if you touch its panels. Solve the riddle by touching the panels in the correct sequence for a spectacular sound and light show. 6th & 7th Streets

14. IMAGINON & CHILDREN’S THEATRE A collaborative venture of The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County and The Children's Theatre of Charlotte that brings stories to life through extraordinary experiences that challenge, inspire, and excite young minds “from the page to the stage.” 300 E. 7th Street

15. MCCOLL CENTER FOR VISUAL ART Expand your understanding of contemporary art through exhibition programs showcasing curated and nationally acclaimed traveling shows as well as the work of the Artists-in-Residence and Affiliate Artists. 721 N. Tryon Street

16. TRANSAMERICA SQUARE View Ben Long's "Continuum" fresco located in the dome of the building's arcade - 15 feet high and 30 feet in diameter - that rests atop a three-story arched walkway. Long's first curved surface and exterior fresco represents the cycle of life's continuous disintegration and rebirth, reinforcing the notion that the more things change, the more they remain the same. 401 N. Tryon Street

17. DISCOVERY PLACE One of the top hands-on science museums in the nation, providing ever-changing, entertaining facilities that foster experiences in areas that range from life science to space exploration. Be sure to visit the IMAX® Dome Theatre. 301 N. Tryon Street

18. SETTLERS CEMETERY The first municipal burial ground in Charlotte, contains the earthly remains of many of the most prominent citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in the late 18th and 19th century. The cemetery forms the centerpiece of the Fourth Ward Historic District. Bounded by 5th, Poplar, 6th and Church Streets

19. Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education Spirit Square is home to The McGlohon Theatre, a showplace for performances, The Light Factory arts center, dedicated to exhibition and education programs promoting the power of photography and film, and more. 345 N. College Street