LYNX Blue Line Light Rail Trail
LYNX Blue Line - Going South
Charlotte’s LYNX Blue Line light rail allows for connectivity from north to south Charlotte. With 26 stops along this route, a ride on the light rail offers opportunities for neighborhood exploration where you can experience more of the Queen City’s restaurants, shops and entertainment options.
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Time/Distance Estimates
Route 1
Uptown - South End - South Charlotte
- 9 miles
Neighborhoods to Note
Uptown, South End, South Charlotte
Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station
Just two blocks from Trade and Tryon Streets, this station gives riders easy access to restaurants, bars and hotels.
Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
Located on the 22nd floor, Nuvolé Rooftop showcases unforgettable views of Uptown that are perfect for date night, happy hour and everything in between.
Coquette
Send your taste buds to France with lunch, dinner or brunch at this fine dining restaurant.
Spectrum Center
Home of the Charlotte Hornets, Spectrum Center also hosts national touring performers, comedians and collegiate tournaments.
Try this
This station is a short walk from several Blumenthal Arts venues, including Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse and Stage Door Theater.
3rd Street/Convention Center Station
Situated across the street from the Charlotte Convention Center, hop off at this station and head to nearby hotels, parks, restaurants and more, all within walking distance.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit has an unrivaled Uptown view from its 21st-floor post that are best enjoyed with brunch, dinner or cocktails.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
The NASCAR Hall of Fame honors the history and heritage of the motorsport through interactive exhibits and historic artifacts.
Middle C Jazz
Get tickets to hear regional and national acts at Middle C Jazz.
Brooklyn Village Station
Brooklyn Village Station is connected to the Charlotte Convention Center. Named to honor the historic African-American neighborhood that once occupied this part of Uptown, this station is just steps from dining, arts and culture venues and hotels.
Albertine
Mediterranean plates get a touch of Southern charm at Albertine, a restaurant from James Beard-recognized chef Joe Kindred and his wife, Katy.
Levine Center for the Arts
A hub for arts and culture, Levine Center for the Arts encompasses performing arts venue Knight Theater, as well as the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Mint Museum Uptown and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.
Bank of America Stadium
Sports fans won’t want to miss the chance to see the Carolina Panthers or Charlotte FC in action from this stadium that also hosts national touring concerts.
Carson Station
Carson Station is the perfect spot to start exploring the buzzing South End neighborhood, filled with breweries, bars and restaurants.
Uptown Yolk
Uptown Yolk is a Southern-inspired brunch spot from James Beard-recognized chef Greg Collier and his wife, Subriana.
Charlotte Beer Garden
Charlotte Beer Garden has four bars on three levels, pouring more than 400 on-tap beers.
Bland Street Station
Bland Street Station offers riders a variety of cultural and culinary experiences just a short walk away.
Wooden Robot Brewery
Along with beer, the South End location of this urban farmhouse brewery also operates as a coffee bar.
Vinyl
Vinyl is a music-themed cocktail bar and restaurant that hosts resident DJs throughout the week.
Amos’ Southend
Amos’ is one of Charlotte’s longest-running music venues with standing-room only in front of the stage and a second-floor balcony.
East/West Boulevard Station
With shopping, breweries and eateries just steps away, spend the whole day hanging in the heart of South End and nearby Dilworth.
300 East
This popular restaurant in the Dilworth neighborhood serves up a local-favorite brunch, as well as dinner and desserts from chef Ashley Bivens Boyd.
Yunta Nikkei
A Peruvian-Japanese fusion concept, Yunta features vibrant dishes alongside cocktails that feature Peru’s national liquor, pisco.
Atherton Mill
Charlotte’s first textile mill is now a destination for retail, dining and the South End Farmers Market.
New Bern Station
More than a dozen restaurants, breweries, bars and entertainment hot spots are within walking distance of the New Bern Station.
Catalú
Catalú puts a contemporary twist on classic Spanish tapas and offers weekly specials, such as half-off paella on Thursdays and $1 mimosas on Sundays.
Triple C Brewing
Sip craft lagers, boozy stouts and blonde ales at this brewery that also features food trucks and live music on the patio.
Scorpio
Scorpio is a go-to spot for dancing, drag shows and inclusive nightlife.
Scaleybark Station
Scaleybark Station is the northernmost stop in Charlotte’s Lower South End neighborhood, also known as LoSo, and is a short walk to breweries and entertainment.
Rally
Get active on the pickleball courts then sip a coffee or cocktail before ordering shareables dishes from Rally.
Queen Park Social
Queen Park Social is one of the city’s go-to spots for games and cocktails, with bowling, Skee-Ball, basketball shooting games and more.
Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte
Have a night of laughs or sign up for an improv class at CATCh.
Try this
Let the light rail be your designated driver when you visit The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Sugar Creek Brewing, Protagonist Beer, Gilde Brewery and Brewers at 4001 Yancey.
Woodlawn Station
Park your car in one of the 382 park-and-ride spots or explore the shopping and popular local restaurants within walking distance of the station.
Beef ‘N Bottle Steakhouse
A longstanding Charlotte favorite, Beef ‘N Bottle prepares house-aged cuts of beef in a nostalgic setting.
McKoy’s Smokehouse and Saloon
McKoy’s serves up award-winning St. Louis-style ribs, smokehouse wings and other barbecue mainstays with a side of service that makes you feel like family.
Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
Sports fans can watch the big game or play pool in an inclusive space at the Carolinas’ only LGBTQ+ sports bar.