And then there was one. The last of my Ward tours within the 277 loop. Third Ward is represented by INDUSTRY; and that industry is sports. I was able to capture two state-of-the-art stadiums in one image. Immediately behind the Third Ward statue is a beautiful little park dedicated to our city’s founder, Thomas Polk (see my Fourth Ward tour). The French Quarter/Latta Arcade is one of Charlotte’s oldest shopping areas, directly across from Romare Bearden Park (look at that view!). Third Ward’s got skyscrapers, including the city’s second largest, Duke Energy (Duke Energy, you’re number two; take from that what you will). The light sculpture, that has varying colors and geometric patterns, is a lot more impressive at night. Third Ward is also home to Johnson & Wales University (I’ll be honest, I don’t know what they teach there; but I do know they don’t have a football team). The uptown Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and what I call the “Disco Chicken” in front of Knight Theater are all grouped together conveniently. And I wrapped up my walk around Third Ward with a stroll past the recently renamed Third Ward Park and Charlotte’s oldest luncheonette (and one of my favorites). Third Ward, you’re alright! #exploreclt #thirdward #walkcharlotte #bankofamericastadium #bbandtballpark #romarebeardenpark #dukeenergycenter #mintmuseum #bechtlermuseum #knighttheater #discochicken #johnsonandwales #jamesdennisrash #thirdwardpark #greenslunch #carolinapanthers (at Third Ward, Charlotte)