Myers Park

Myers Park is a well-established neighborhood south of downtown Charlotte. Magnificent houses are to be found within the tree-lined streets of Myers Park as this neighborhood was home to the old money families in the Charlotte area since the late 1800s. Arguably the most beautiful neighborhood in Charlotte, Myers Park was designed to be a “garden suburb” and the streets follow the landscape's natural curving lines.

Myers Park has all the amenities of a suburb close to the urban heart of Charlotte. Although the neighborhood was designed to be traveled by car, the restaurants, shops, churches, and schools are easy to walk to and the neighborhood is served by many public transit options. The cuisine is varied, the shopping is exquisite, and the neighborhood abounds with historic character and southern charm.

A one-stop shop for dining and buying groceries made up of fine prepared foods, including delicious cheeses and deli meats, Reid’s for Fine Foods has an appealing vintage vibe within the store and adorning all of its packaged products. You will feel like you traveled back in time when you enter their Myer’s Park location to pick up a breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee to start your day.

 

Another store that feels like it would be right at home in a simpler time is Black Forest Books and Toys, filled with books for all ages and non-technological toys it feels like a cozy and comforting vintage toy store.

 

For the discerning male in your acquaintance, make sure you stop into The Sporting Gent to find the perfect gift from their selection of apparel, books, bags, and gear.

 

To enjoy casually elegant dining that feels right at home in this historic and high-end neighborhood, locals know there is no place finer than Fenwick’s. Known as much for its friendly staff and superb service as for its delicious food, Fenwick’s is a great night out for the family or to meet up with friends.

As befits the historic status of the Myer’s Park neighborhood, the area is home to many historic locations. North Carolina’s first art museum and still one of its finest, the Mint Museum Randolph is housed in what was the original branch of the United States Mint. The beautiful park-like setting is home to collections of art from the ancient Americas, Africa, and Europe. The facilities also include an 18,000 volume reference library, a lecture and performance theater, and a museum store.

 

Founded in 1857, Queen’s University of Charlotte lives at the intersection of old and new, large and small, and personal and communal. This private college campus is a stunning addition to the Myer’s Park neighborhood and the economy and community of the area are served by its presence.

 

It’s easy to forget you are in the middle of a thriving city when you visit the 4.5 acres of serene gardens and grounds surrounding the Duke Mansion. Operated as a non-profit to maintain this historic treasure, the mansion serves as a meeting site for events, a functioning hotel and a beautiful location for a fairy tale wedding.

Myers Park is known for its exceptional schools including Eastover Elementary School, Sedgefield Middle School, and Myers Park High School.