I always think that a Station is only as good as what surrounds it. Bland Street Lynx Station is a…read moregood one since it has got a ton of restaurants and bars around it: Tavern on the Tracks, Amos', Gin Mill, All American Pub (used to be Jillians), Phat Burrito, Common Market, World of Beer. The Charlotte Trolley Museum is also located here. I'm sure the museum coupled with a lynx train ride would be an awesome kid day - heck, an awesome adult day too (well, maybe just for me). The station is hidden back behind the buildings so it's hard to see from South Blvd and you can't really access it if you want to drop someone off there (they will definitely have to hike about 1/2 a block or a full block to get to the station. The great thing is that the Park and Ride @ Scaleybark is only about 7min on the train from this station.

Yep. Greek Isles. Billiards…read more Finally getting around to reviewing the final station on my Lynx list. Yep, I added these businesses a while ago after I returned from London where they have "businesses" for each of their Underground stations. And since then, I've made my way from I-485 to Seventh Street Station with pictures and a review of each of them. Of course, I'll soon have to start looking at the Blue Line Expansion stations and the Gold Line trolley stations. Bland Street is at ground level with limited cover from the elements. There is no Lynx parking here at all. There are automated ticket vending machines on each end of the platforms, which are on opposite sides of the track. It is not an "island" platform. Every so often, there is an overhead announcement when a train is en route with an estimated time of arrival, i.e., "Train to uptown arriving in six minutes." A few restaurants and activities are nearby including a billiards parlor and the Greek Isles restaurant. World of Beer is a short walk. Mind the gap, y'all!

With the Blue line extension so that it now runs from 485 near Pineville to UNCC in the north,…read moreCharlotte needs an east-west line through the city. The Gold Line does it, currently running from French Street through Uptown (crossing the Blue Line at CTC/Arena) and out to Sunnyside Avenue. Elizabeth & Hawthorne is a surface-level stop adjacent to the Novant Presbyterian Medical Center (though Hawthorne & 5th might be easier). There is a small shelter on each side of the street with benches. There are loops for locking bikes. There is also a parking lot but you don't want to leave your car here as it is only for customers of the local restaurants. Several restaurants are right here and coffee. It's a good spot to catch the tram. There is no ticket kiosk at the station as the Gold Line is still fare free (as of December 2022). When they eventually start charging, it's supposed to be $2.20 for a one-way trip. You can buy a ticket with the app or on board. [Review 18759 overall - 3345 in North Carolina - 2282 of 2022.]

The Mint Street stop on Charlotte's Gold Line is a compact, street-level station that serves as a…read moreconvenient entry point to the western edge of Uptown. The platform is slightly elevated for easier boarding and includes ramps for wheelchair access. Shelter is minimal - just a small canopy that offers limited protection from the elements. Its location is practical for reaching nearby civic buildings, sports venues, and local eateries, but the station itself is fairly barebones. It's functional and accessible, but not a place to linger. Think of it as a straightforward landing for exploring the surrounding blocks. Nearby are Romare Bearden Park and the Mint Museum Uptown. The station is between Charlotte Gateway Station (towards French Street) and Tryon Street (towards Sunnyside). It is an island platform in the middle of Trade Street making for a convenient switching point. Doors will open on the left. There are no automated signs indicating how long until the next train and there are no audible announcements. Like I said, barebones. [Round number review 4500 in North Carolina - 1429 of 2025 - 24980 overall]

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