The Light Factory, Charlotte

Name: The Light Factory
Address: 1817 Central Ave, Charlotte, 28205, United States
Telephone: +1 704-333-9755

#109 among attractions in Charlotte

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Facts and practical information

The Light Factory (address: 1817 Central Ave) is a place located in Charlotte (North Carolina state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 725 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°13'15"N latitude and 80°48'32"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Light Factory is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Sunnyside Avenue (tram, 15 min walk), Parkwood (light rail, 36 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Victoria (queen anne architecture, 6 min walk), Veterans Park (park, 9 min walk), Bishop John C. Kilgo House (colonial revival architecture, 16 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°13'15"N, 80°48'32"W

Address

1817 Central AveCenter City (Plaza Midwood)Charlotte 28205 United States

Contact

+1 704-333-9755

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Day trips

The Light Factory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bojangles Coliseum, Central Piedmont Community College, Ovens Auditorium, Alexander Street Park.

1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte
35 min walk • Bojangles Coliseum is an 8,600-seat multi-purpose arena located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, which also oversees nearby Ovens Auditorium and the uptown Charlotte Convention Center.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte
32 min walk • Central Piedmont Community College is a public community college in Charlotte, North Carolina. With an enrollment of more than 50,000 students annually, Central Piedmont is the second largest community college in the North Carolina Community College System and the largest in the Charlotte metropolitan area.
1.4 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Arenas and stadiums
Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte
37 min walk • Ovens Auditorium is an auditorium located adjacent to Bojangles' Coliseum, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Opened in 1955, Ovens has a seating capacity of 2,455 and has hosted over 7,500 events. It is managed by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.
1.1 miW
Park
Alexander Street Park, Charlotte
29 min walk • Alexander Street Park is a 3-acre park at 739 East 12th Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park contains playgrounds, picnic facilities, and a full court basketball court. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway runs through Alexander Street Park.
0.9 miSW
Park
Independence Park, Charlotte
24 min walk • Independence Park is a 24-acre urban park at 300 Hawthorne Lane situated at the western end of the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.
1.2 miNW
Park
Cordelia Park, Charlotte
31 min walk • Cordelia Park is a 24-acre urban park at 2100 North Davidson Street in the Villa Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. It features a full court basketball court, picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool.
1.2 miNW
Park, Garden
McGill Rose Garden, Charlotte
32 min walk • McGill Rose Garden is a city supported park at 940 North Davidson Street in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.
0.6 miN
Colonial revival architecture
Bishop John C. Kilgo House, Charlotte
16 min walk • Bishop John C. Kilgo House is a historic home located at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1915, and is a two-story, three bay, frame dwelling with Colonial Revival and Bungalow / American Craftsman design elements.
1.7 miSW
Park
Edgehill Park, Charlotte
45 min walk • Edgehill Park is a 5.3 acre urban park located at 975 S Edgehill Road in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. The park contains a picnic area, a playground, a tennis court, and walking trails. For fitness enthusiasts the park features a set of green monkey-bars for doing body weight exercises.
~1850 ftSE
Park
Veterans Park, Charlotte
9 min walk • Veterans Park is a nineteen-acre urban park at 2136 Central Avenue in the Plaza-Midwood region of Charlotte, North Carolina. It features baseball fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, indoor and outdoor shelters, a playground, trails, and a sprayground for kids.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Elizabeth, Charlotte
18 min walk • Elizabeth takes its name from Elizabeth College, a small Lutheran women's college founded in 1897 on the present-day site of Presbyterian Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Light Factory open?

The Light Factory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday 12 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Light Factory?

Nearby attractions include Victoria, Charlotte (6 min walk), Veterans Park, Charlotte (9 min walk), Bishop John C. Kilgo House, Charlotte (16 min walk), Elizabeth, Charlotte (18 min walk).

How to get to The Light Factory by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Light Factory:

Tram

Sunnyside Avenue • Lines: Gold (15 min walk)
Hawthorne & 5th Street • Lines: Gold (26 min walk)

Light rail

Parkwood • Lines: Blue (36 min walk)