Welcome to the Queen City, where Southern charm meets modern flair! Charlotte, North Carolina, is a vibrant city brimming with culture, dining, and exciting attractions. If you're seeking places to explore that are accessible to everyone, you're in the right place. In this article, we’ll highlight some of Charlotte’s top spots that ensure a welcoming experience for all visitors, whether you’re using a wheelchair, mobility aid, or simply prefer a more accessible outing. From scenic parks to captivating museums, Charlotte has something for everyone. Now, let’s dive into some of the fantastic destinations that make exploring this dynamic city both enjoyable and accessible.
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Accessible Businesses in Queen City
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible flat, level entry
- On-site accessible self parking spaces, including van spots, are available in the Mint Museum Uptown’s Levine Center for the Arts Parking Garage on Level P1 and P2
- Doorways to outdoor areas are equipped with automatic openers
- Accessible interior with elevator access to all floors
- Friendly Notice: Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on every floor. Single user / all gender restrooms are located on Level M
- Visitor drop-off / pick-up areas near the museum's elevator access on Levine Avenue of the Arts
- Accessible drinking fountains available on every floor
- Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis
- Friendly Shout Out: Support persons receive complimentary admission to ticketed exhibitions when the person with a disability cannot otherwise attend alone
- Service animals welcomed
- For visitors with sensory sensitivities, Mint Museum Uptown offers "Sensory Friendly S.P.A.R.K. Explorer Packs," which contain fidget keychains, noise-canceling headphones, wiggle seats, and weighted lap pads. They are available for check out at the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis
- Friendly Shout Out: Tours can be arranged for adults and children's groups with varied disabilities. Contact the museum's tour program coordinator by phone at (704) 337-2043 to customize a visit that best suits you!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Smooth, level access to each space.
- A variety of comfortable seating exists including tables and large chairs on the Veranda for people of size.
- Chairs with no arms on the rooftop!
- Accessible from public transit
Accessibility Checklist:
- Ramp entrance to a grassy area of the park is located on the corner of W 3rd street, and there is a cement pathway into the park on W 3rd St. and S. Poplar St.
- There is one accessible restroom for each gender, with automatic sinks.
- Park seating is available.
- There are wide, paved sidewalks throughout and around the park.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible interior, restrooms, parking, and entrance.
- A wide variety of seating, including chairs with no arms, is available in lounge and dining areas.
- "Patio" in this review indicates a poolside patio area comfortable for people of size.
- Shower wands are available in accessible rooms.
- Accessible alarm clock and telephone ringers; flashing door knockers.
- Bathtub seat and non-slip grab rails.
- Lowered view ports, night guards, and deadbolts on doors, lowered electrical outlets.
- TTY/TTD compatible phones.
- Self-operating lift or a sloped entry into the swimming pool.
- Service animals are welcome.
- Friendly Notice: Bar stools at the bar all have seat backs, but other stools do not.
- Friendly Notice: Guests in mobility-accessible rooms may inquire about lowering the bed height
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance.
- The dining room and breakfast room have booths with movable tables and chairs without arms.
- The hotel lobby and pub have loveseats and couches.
- The lobby bar has stools with seat backs.
- Friendly Shout-Out: The garage behind the hotel has accessible parking spots. An elevator will take you directly to reception.
- The Premiere Queen Room has a roll-in shower with glass doors that open completely.
- Bathtubs in most rooms can be accommodated with a seat for transferring.
- Friendly Notice: Seating within guest rooms varies widely; most chairs have arms.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance.
- Accessible restrooms.
- Accessible interior with an elevator.
- Valet parking is available on College St.
- Friendly Notice: Some locations with Queen City Quarter offer chairs with no arms and booths with movable tables.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, restrooms, and spacious interior.
- Offers chairs with no arms.
- Wheelchairs are available upon request.
- Staff are willing to partner with individuals or groups to customize disability access with advanced notice.
- Discounted parking is available at The Levine Center parking garage on Tryon Street, just opposite the Gantt at 101 W. Brooklyn Village Ave.
- Friendly Shout-Out: The Gantt Center has collaborated with No Dark Doors to implement iBeacons at this location for patrons with vision loss.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance and interior.
- Offers chairs with no arms, booths have movable tables, and seating is comfortable.
- Patio is comfortable for people of size.
- Alert: There is no marked, accessible street parking.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance.
- Accessible restrooms.
- Flat, level interior.
- Accessible parking is available in the parking deck located at the corner of Church and 6th Streets. The Museum entrance is located on 6th St. between Tryon St. & Church St.
- Public Transport: The museum is two blocks from the 7th St. Station stop on the LYNX Light Rail system. Upon exiting the train at 7th St., head west toward Tryon St.
- Friendly Shout-Out: Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should request a wheelchair at check-in.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance.
- Accessible and roomy interior.
- Accessible restroom.
- Seating is comfortable; they offer chairs without armrests.
- Booths have movable tables.
- Patio is comfortable for people of size.
- Alert: Accessible parking is not available.
Accessibility Checklist:
- The entrance is street-level with no steps.
- There is one wheelchair accessible bathroom.
- Friendly Notice: The second floor (more seating, another bar, and outdoor patio) is only accessible by stairs.
- First-floor seating includes comfortable chairs without arms and bar stools with and without backrests.
- Street parking is available but extremely limited. There are two nearby parking garages with accessible parking. Truist Center Garage, and 101 N Tyron St. Parking Garage
- Alert: The patio is furnished with picnic tables and may not be comfortable for people of size.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible parking, entrance, interior, and restroom.
- Accessible guest rooms with entrance and interior doors at least 32" wide.
- Accessible parking spaces are available in the self-parking facility.
- Valet parking is available.
- Accessible meeting rooms, swimming pool, and exercise facility
- Offers chairs with no arms; booths have movable tables.
- Patio is comfortable for people of size.
- Braille room numbers and in elevators.
- Shower wand, portable shower chairs, roll-in showers, and grab bars in bathrooms.
- Digital alarm clocks are available with strobe lights, sounds and vibrating pads.
- Lowered light switches, shelves, door viewports, thermostat controls, closet rods.
- TTY available for guest use.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, interior, and restrooms.
- Seating is comfortable. They offer chairs with no arms.
- Booths have movable tables.
- Patio is comfortable for people of size.
- Quiet enough for conversation.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance, interior, and restroom.
- Accessible parking located in parking garage.
- Offers chairs with no arms.
- Booths have movable tables.
- Patio is comfortable for people of size.
- Friendly Notice: Free parking is conveniently available behind The Dunhill Hotel in the Fifth Third Bank garage. Please present the ticket from the garage to your server for validation. Garage entrances are on both 6th Street and Church Street.
- Friendly Shout Out: Seating is comfortable and sturdy.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance.
- Accessible restroom.
- Seating is comfortable. They offer chairs with no arms.
- Booths have movable tables, and the bar stools do not have seat backs.
- Alert: There is no available accessible parking. However, street parking and nearby garage parking are available. The restaurant recommends the Truist Parking Garage.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entrance and roomy interior.
- Offers chairs with no arms and booth tables can be adjusted.
- Bar stools without seat backs.
- Friendly Shout Out: Patio chairs are comfortable for people of size.
- Accessible paarking is available at the First Citizens Bank garage across from the restaurant. Valet parking is also available.
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Friendly Notice: Ink N Ivy does not have their own designated parking lot but there is street parking and nearby parking garages
- Accessible restrooms
- Offers chairs with no armrests
- Friendly Notice: Barstools are suitable for people of size as they have no armrests, but do have backrests
- Comfortable booth seating
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry with wide door and ramp
- Accessible restrooms
- Friendly Notice: Coco and The Director is located inside the Charlotte Marriott City Center hotel, making the on-site accessible self parking options attached to the hotel
- Offers various seating options such as chairs without armrests, barstools without backrests, and lounge style seating with large pillows
- Multi-level interior with elevator
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Accessible public restrooms
- Friendly Notice: There is no on-site accessible self parking, but there is valet parking. For oversized vehicles: the garage height clearance is 6' 6"
- Accessible interior with multiple accessible routes throughout the property and elevators
- Friendly Shout Out: Service animals welcomed
- Accessible guest rooms with flashing door knockers, lowered lever handles, deadbolts, and viewports on doors, and lowered electrical outlets
- Accessible guest room bathrooms with grab rails, roll-in showers, hand-held shower wands, toilet seats at wheelchair height, and bathtub seats
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Accessible restrooms
- Friendly Notice: Validated valet parking if parked in the Charlotte Marriott City Center's parking garage
- Various seating options such as chairs without armrests, comfortable booths, and barstools without armrests but do have backrests
- Moveable tables
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Alert: There is no on-site accessible parking, but there is ample street parking and nearby parking garages
- Smooth, paved pathways
- Bench seating throughout park
- Friendly Shout Out: Extremely dog friendly!
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- On-site accessible self parking
- Accessible interior with multiple accessible routes throughout the property and elevators
- Accessible public restrooms
- Friendly Shout Out: Evacuation chairs available to help safely evacuate disabled guests in case of emergencies
- Braille room numbers, in elevators, on their on-site restaurant menus and room service menus
- Accessible guest rooms with lowered beds, light switches, shelf storage, thermostat controls, and door viewports
- Accessible guest rooms with mobility features with entry or passage doors that provide 32” of clear width
- Accessible guest room bathrooms with roll-in showers and grab bars
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible flat, level entry
- On-site accessible parking
- Friendly Notice: The NASCAR Hall of Fame is located adjacent to a 1000-space public parking garage accessible via Brevard St. - Assisted parking spaces are located on levels P3 and P4
- Accessible restrooms
- Friendly Shout Out: Complimentary wheelchairs are available for use on a first come, first served basis
- Spacious interior with wide hallways allowing visitors using mobility devices to easily navigate
- Elevators
- Friendly Shout Out: Accessible Racing Stimulator (The iRacing Simulator attraction is equipped with a unit that is accessible for wheelchairs to assist with the feeling of racing behind the wheel. Drivers can qualify, race around the track and shift the gas and gears with the steering wheel accommodated pedals)
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible flat, level entry
- On-site accessible parking
- Accessible restrooms
- Outdoor patio with seating comfortable for people of size
- Friendly Shout Out: Dogs are welcomed if seated in outdoor patio
- Various seating options such as chairs without armrests, barstools with small, lowered backrests and no armrests, and comfortable booths
- Spacious interior with smooth concrete flooring throughout
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Friendly Notice: The only on-site parking option is valet. If you prefer to self park there are multiple nearby public parking garages
- Accessible interior with multiple accessible routes throughout the property
- Friendly Shout Out: Pet friendly!
- Braille in elevators
- Accessible public restrooms
- On-site accessible restaurants
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Accessible restrooms
- Friendly Shout Out: Admission is complimentary for all registered hotel guests
- Various seating options such as long sun chairs, barstools with small, lowered backrests and no armrests, and comfortable lounge seating
- Friendly Notice: Some chairs might not be comfortable for people of size due to armrests
- Spacious accessible interior
- Alert: The only on-site parking option is valet. If you prefer to self park there are multiple nearby public parking garages
Accessibility Checklist:
- Accessible entry
- Accessible restrooms
- Offers chairs with no armrests
- Friendly Notice: Located on the ground floor of the Doubletree By Hilton Charlotte City Center
- Moveable tables
- Outdoor patio seating comfortable for people of size
- Alert: Mert's Heart and Soul does not have their own designated parking lot but there is ample street parking and nearby public parking garages
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