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Independence Boulevard


Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
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What's Near Independence Boulevard

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Value Lodge N/A 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Masters Inn Charlotte Merchandise Mart $56 0.0 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Budget Inn N/A 0.6 mi 0.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn - Merchandise Mart $74 0.8 mi 1.3 km 3 of 5 stars
VanLandingham Estate $166 1.9 mi 3.1 km 3 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Taqueria La Unica 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Lupie's Cafe 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
House of Pizzas 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Charlotte's Longest-Running(tm) Daily City Tour 1.0 mi 1.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Mint Museum of Art 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Charlotte Museum of History 2.8 mi 4.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 37 attractions in Charlotte
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Traveler Description: The street that has something for just about everyone: shops, restaurants, theaters, bars and pool halls.
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Attraction type: Street
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining

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“This is an attraction!?!?!?”
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1 of 5 stars
dni2006 6 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Feb 27, 2009

Maybe back in the 80s. Most of the strip malls are not very accessible these days and they are very trashy looking. I've been living in Charlotte since Feb 1990 and don't ever remember Independence ever being a place to visit unless you're shopping for a car or was in a wreck. Please avoid! more

“Don't know why the other reviewer said it was the Best Street Ever”
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2 of 5 stars
other100a 1 contribution
Charlotte, NC
Sep 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Independence Blvd is like any other street in America, probably not as good as most as it is lined with fast food restaurants, car dealerships, and strip malls that are partially empty and struggling for survival. It is also busy with traffic as it is a main way into Charlotte from southeast of the city, so it is always choked... more

“Don't Go”
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So_Few_Vacation_Days 5 contributions
Charlotte, North Carolina
Jun 6, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

As a local Charlottean, this is not a tourist attraction or must see of Charlotte. Independence Blvd is literally a five mile freeway lined by strip malls and car dealerships. After five miles it turns into a 6 lane commuter route continued to be lined by strip malls and car dealerships. Don't waste your time unless there is a single... more

“OMG best street ever”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 28, 2004
3/38 found this review helpful

omgomg i went to this street visiting from Chicago, Illinois and i must say all in all i was thorowly amazed with the street is amazing wow! u can tell it is not like other streets or streets in places like in say france that have dog crap on them and stuff no this is a very nice clean and... more

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