Get Schooled on Things to Do in University City

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Dinosaur Graden in the McMillan Greenhouse — CREDIT: Amanda Lea

We Mined for Creative Gold in University City … and We Found It

An Exploration by Amanda Lea

Just 10 miles from uptown Charlotte, the University City area seems like a city all its own. Aptly named for the crown jewel of the area, UNC Charlotte, the area is rooted in education and fueled by innovation. 

Between exhibitions, performances, food truck feasts, farmers market finds, nature trails and bookish delights, University City is an experience seeker’s gold mine. (UNCC 49er pun intended.)

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This is the fifth installment of a new exploration series sponsored by OrthoCarolina, that encourages everyone to go for walks to discover creative communities across the Charlotte region.

A Few Teasers for You

Photos below were taken by Ernesto Moreno unless otherwise noted.

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Miner 49er Statue on UNC Charlotte campus
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Mural at Ninety’s Sweets & Treats by DUNC
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Art by Mikyoung Kim along the light rail Blue Line
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Interior mural by Tajmah Allison at Urban Reader’s bookstore
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Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory Garden — CREDIT: Amanda Lea
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“Ebb & Flow” by Shaun Cassidy along the light rail
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“Waterfall” at University City Boulevard light rail station

Did We Miss One of Your Favorites?

If you have a favorite creative location in University City that we didn’t include in this story, reach out to us at hello@charlotteiscreative.com with a description and a photo! We’ll add it to the story as a reader suggestion.

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