Five Points Plaza
1803 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, Charlotte
Begin with the plaza’s public art and a pause on the swings.
A little outside
West End: Public Art and Coffee
Explore the Historic West End in daylight, starting at Five Points Plaza and continuing along Beatties Ford Road to the Ritz site and Archive. This is a longer one-way neighborhood walk, with crossings and a coffee break at the end. Plan the return trip before setting out; the city recommends the Gold Line for reaching Five Points.
TGA Trail by Trails GuidesA few good stops.
Go in order, or follow your curiosity.
The Ritz at Washington Heights
1201 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC, Charlotte
Continue to the public space that remembers the former neighborhood cinema.
Archive CLT
2023 Beatties Ford Road, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC, Charlotte
End with coffee and the Black cultural collection; check the posted closing day before leaving.