About the Montford / Madison Park Neighborhood
Montford/Madison Park became one of Charlotte’s first modern, post-World War II neighborhoods in the 1950s catering to middle-class families with sidewalks and bike lanes. The community blossomed around entertaining hangouts on Montford Drive and the restaurants in Park Road Shopping Center, which was developed as the first open-air shopping center in the city in 1956.
Today, the shopping center is home to AMC Park Terrace 6 movie theater as well as many local stores to keep shopaholics satisfied. Find your next read at Park Road Books, nourish your green thumb with new plants at Blackhawk Hardware’s garden center or find home décor at Classic Attic or High Cotton Home Company, find the perfect outfit at K|LA Boutique, embrace your inner maestro at Music & Arts or find a thoughtful gift for the cigar lover in your life at McCranie’s Pipe and Tobacco Shop.
Restaurants & Bars In Montford / Madison Park
The restaurants in Montford / Madison Park are full of appealing options! Try the Georgia peaches and cream waffles at The Flying Biscuit Café, the short rib grilled cheese sandwich at Burton’s Grill & Bar, an overflowing salad at Chopt, mussels with an Indian twist at Good Food on Montford or squid ink linguini at Flour Shop. Don’t forget about dessert because there are macarons at Amelie’s French Bakery & Café, cupcakes at Suarez Bakery, creative treats at Your Mom’s Donuts or something sweet at Jeni’s Ice Cream.
Montford / Madison Park bars in Charlotte include Sir Edmond Halley’s Restaurant and Freehouse for a Guinness in an authentic pub environment or Dot Dot Dot for a splashy cocktail in a sophisticated speakeasy. Angry Ale’s on Montford offers mingling on its large patio, while Brawley’s Beverage maintains a wide array of craft beer.
Activities & Fitness In Montford / Madison Park
Stay fit with classes at Charlotte Yoga or expand your abilities in the performing arts at Jami Masters School of Dance. Other options for unforgettable nights out near our apartments in Madison Park in Charlotte include karaoke at Jeff’s Bucket Shop, bowling with the crew at 10 Park Lanes or challenging a friend to a friendly game of pool at Montford Billiards. When the sun is out, visit the parks in Montford like the 122-acre Park Road Park for its basketball courts, baseball fields, lake, trails and volleyball court or Marion Diehl Park, which is also connected to a recreation center and pool. Spend time in nature by walking or biking along Little Sugar Creek Greenway, right behind Park Road Shopping Center.
As an exciting celebration, Montford Park also hosts an annual block party to promote local businesses with live music, tasty food and drinks, games and plenty of booths to explore.
There are numerous fun things to do in Montford / Madison Park that will make it feel like you’re on a perpetual vacation.
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