The Independent Picture House

A museum dedicated to the history of Charlotte on the property of a prominent 18th-century homestead family. It features the original home and related buildings nearby. Offers guided tours of the historic sites and of the modern museum building. Exhibits inside the museum are relatively small, but of exceptionally high quality due to its collaboration with the Smithsonian.

Historic domed arena in southeast Charlotte on NC-74. Once the largest concrete free-standing dome in the world, it has played host to Elvis, Jimi Hendrix and many sporting events. It is used for community events, conventions and smaller musical acts. It used to be known as Cricket Arena and Independence Arena.