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🌿 Find peace and quiet

5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
A bridge over a creek in Freedom Park NC
Little Sugar Creek runs through Freedom Park. | Photo via @scottychis80
Charlotte is a bustling city, but with all of the excitement, the Queen City can get pretty noisy. Based on research conducted by Earth.FM, Charlotte ranked as the No. 68 loudest city in the US — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find some peace and quiet.

The study also found places where locals can escape noise pollution by identifying the top quiet places in big cities. To do this, researchers assessed 3,000+ parks and nature spaces across 245 cities with populations over 250,000 and assigned them “Quiet Scores.” The methodology considered:
  • Reviews of attractions that include words like “quiet,” “peaceful,” or “tranquil”
  • The average visitor rating at each location
  • The attraction’s popularity and how that impacts its peacefulness
The entrance sign to Wing Haven Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden

We’ve heard chirps that Wing Haven is a great place to visit.

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Photo via CLTtoday staff

So, where can you go to find tranquility? Here are the five best spots to get some peace and quiet, ranked in order of their Quiet Scores.
  • Wing Haven — This sanctuary isn’t just for the birds; humans will be able to find a sense of calmness as they explore the space’s natural beauty.
  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens — Stop and smell the roses, and many more plant species, at this 10-acre garden and greenhouse.
  • Romare Bearden Park — Head out for a walk in this ~5.4-acre park that features green spaces, multiple gardens, art installations, and plenty of spots to sit and relax in the middle of Uptown.
  • Freedom Park — This 98-acre park is home to many events, but there’s still plenty of space for long walks, strolls by the pond, and relaxing in the shade.
  • McDowell Nature Center and Preserve — If you love the outdoors, the county’s oldest nature preserve offers hiking trails, places to relax by the lake, and camping areas.
 
Events
Wednesday, June 5
  • Women In Business Event - Branding Your Way to Success | Wednesday, June 5 | 9-11 a.m. | The Dunhill Hotel, 237 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | Free for members, $25 for non-members | Hear from marketing professionals + learn to create your own brand.
  • Charlotte Squawks 19 | Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $24-$55 | Broadway meets “Saturday Night Live” during this annual comedy show poking fun at all things Charlotte.
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Wednesday, June 5 | 6:35 p.m. | Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $16-$62 | The Knights are celebrating Hispanic culture and become the Caballeros for the evening.
Thursday, June 6
  • Casting for Fashion & Talent Shows | Thursday, June 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mall Entrance at Belk in Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Pkwy. N., Concord | Free | Showcase your talents on the runway to be hired as a model for Belk.
  • D-Day with Dads | Thursday, June 6 | 6-8 p.m. | The Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte | $10 | Test your WWII knowledge with trivia + a night at the museum.
Friday, June 7
  • Charlotte Ballet Choreographic Workshop: FLIP | Friday, June 6-Saturday, June 9 | 2 p.m. | Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $30-$72 | Dancers take the lead to choreograph and coordinate new works.
  • Mint Hill Cruise In | Friday, June 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center, 6908 Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill | Free | Marvel at classic hot rods and wheels lining the streets in this monthly spectacle.
  • Premier Lacrosse League | Friday, June 7 | 6 p.m. | American Legion Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Dr., Charlotte | $20-$199 | Cheer on some of the best lacrosse players in the world during the league’s first visit to Charlotte.
  • “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in Concert | Friday, June 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $44-$94 | Relive the magic of the Wizarding World as the orchestra plays the film’s iconic score.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hopes to build housing on county land to provide to teachers. CMS believes “The Teacher’s Village” would help retain educators. The city council’s Housing and Safety Committee is allocating $1 million toward the concept and will next discuss it in September. (WCNC)
Community
  • Recovery loans are available for Rock Hill residents impacted by damage from the hail and wind storms that struck portions of York County on Saturday, April 20. The filing deadline is Wednesday, July 24. (WCNC)
Announced
  • Construction is underway for a mixed-income, multi-generational apartment community. Laurel Street Residential is partnering with Aldersgate to develop the housing at 3800 Shamrock Dr. The development would include a mix of housing options, a cafe, and community space. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Development
  • It’s electric. Work has begun on the southeast’s first all-electric firehouse. Firehouse 30, located at 3019 Beam Rd., will replace the existing Belle-Oaks Drive firehouse built in 1955. The new two-story facility will also house the area’s first electric firetruck. (WBTV)
Environment
  • A new app aimed at reducing food waste launched in Charlotte. “Too Good to Go” links customers with restaurants and stores that have unsold food. App users get a discount on the food that would otherwise be thrown away. (WCNC)
Trending
  • A bear was spotted near north Charlotte and Huntersville. Video shows the bear in a resident’s backyard. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission say they’ve received calls regarding the animal and recommends locals keep a safe distance if they have a similar encounter. (WSOC)
Sports
  • Which players need to deliver the most on the field this coming season? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    History

    🏠 Charlotte’s oldest house

    Visit Charlotte’s oldest house: Alexander Rock House
    A two-story home made of stone with green shutters and a green door.
    The Hezekiah Alexander Rock House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places + is the oldest home in Mecklenburg County. | Photo by CLTtoday
    Did you know Charlotte is home to the oldest house in Mecklenburg County? The Charlotte Museum of History is actively working to conserve the Hezekiah Alexander Rock House.

    Tucked away on Shamrock Road in east Charlotte, the grounds are expansive and offer a trip into Charlotte’s history.

    The home was built entirely of stones from the property and completed in 1774. It features several rooms, an attic, and a basement.

    Not much is known about the home’s stonemason — the museum says the majority of the work was most likely done by people who were enslaved.

    You’ll also notice pieces of furniture original to the house itself, including a desk used by Hezekiah Alexander in 1775, with hidden compartments built in.

    “He played a big role in helping draft the Mecklenburg Resolves. So in 1775, all British authority in this county was declared null and void. We can imagine him drafting those results right here at his desk,” says Mea Agazio, the Education & Engagement Manager at Charlotte Museum of History.
    Meet Hezekiah + check the interior
    The Buy

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    The ultimate summer grill accessory: a wireless smart thermometer. Stick it in your food, cook as usual, and the thermometer will notify your smartphone when your meat has reached the ideal internal temp. Hello, perfectly cooked steaks…
    Answered

    Yesterday, we asked “What improvements are you most excited to see at BoA Stadium?”
    We’re very much interested in the proposed improvements for Bank of America Stadium and wanted to know what excited you about the project.

    38% — New seats
    24% — Upgraded restrooms
    29% — “Other” was selected, with written responses including better accessibility and concessions/food items
    5% — New exterior and video boards
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