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Living in Second Ward Charlotte

Second Ward is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with 1,462 residents.

Second Ward has excellent public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: First Ward, Third Ward, Cherry, Dilworth, The South End, Fourth Ward and Elizabeth.

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84 Walk Score of Second Ward, Charlotte, NC

Second Ward is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

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St Peter's Catholic Church

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Second Ward Charlotte.

Second Ward is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Charlotte with a Walk Score of 84.

Find apartments in Charlotte's most walkable neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, First Ward and Second Ward.

Second Ward Charlotte Apartments for Rent

Second Ward Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Second Ward to other Charlotte neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Fourth Ward 89 72 59 4,964
2 First Ward 85 74 57 2,505
3 Second Ward 84 77 61 1,462
4 Cherry 80 54 65 818
5 Dilworth 78 44 61 6,320

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 214 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Second Ward.

People in Second Ward can walk to an average of 38 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Bechtler Museum of Modern ArtThe Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is part of the new Levine Center for the Arts located in the heart of #UptownCharlotte. It is dedicated to the celebration and analysis of the strongest aspects of mid-century modernism as reflected in the holdings of the Bechtler collection. The collection comprises more than 1,400 works by 20th-century modern artists. Some works are accompanied by books, photographs and letters illustrating personal connections to the Bechtler family.

Mary DeGeorge
on Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

77 Transit Score of Second Ward, Charlotte, NC

Second Ward has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find Second Ward Charlotte apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Second Ward has excellent public transportation and about 33 bus and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Second Ward on public transit.

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Photo of Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Second Ward, Charlotte

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

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St Peter's Catholic Church

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Charlotte Convention Center

61 Bike Score of Second Ward, Charlotte, NC

Second Ward is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Photo of Charlotte Convention Center in Second Ward, Charlotte

Charlotte Convention Center

Photo of The Green Parking in Second Ward, Charlotte

The Green Parking

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NASCAR Hall of Fame

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Spirit Square

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Bike Rental in #UptownCharlotte

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Suite at EpiCentre

thumbnail for St Peter's Catholic ChurchSt. Peter's Catholic Church was founded in 1851 and is the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte. It is conveniently located right in the heart of #UptownCharlotte. It has been staffed by Jesuits since 1986. Attend a service there as a local or as a guest, but be prepared if you are a guest to share where you are from at the end of the mass so the congregation can welcome you.

Mary DeGeorge
on St Peter's Catholic Church

thumbnail for Charlotte Convention CenterThe Charlotte Convention Center in #UptownCharlotte opened in 1995 as the perfect venue for conventions, trade shows, banquets and theater-style conferences, attracting more than half a million visitors each year. From its gracefully arched entrances to its airy concourses, the Charlotte Convention Center was designed to be elegant and inviting.

Mary DeGeorge
on Charlotte Convention Center

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Fuel Pizza

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The Green

thumbnail for The Green ParkingThe Green Parking is a Parking Deck located beneath The Green. It is a convenient place to park when visiting #UptownCharlotte as it is within walking distance to the city center and all that the uptown area has to offer. It is directly across the street from Levine Center of the Arts which includes the Mint Museum, Knight Theatre and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.

Mary DeGeorge
on The Green Parking

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