The University City area contains the UNCC Botanical Gardens and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus, surrounded by student-friendly bars and eclectic dining. Big-name acts perform at the outdoor PNC Music Pavilion amphitheater. Heading south from the university area, Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve offers a lake and walking trails.

The Stonehaven neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina was established in the 1950s. In addition to the Stonehaven subdivision, the area also includes the Olde Stonehaven, Queens Grant, Rama Woods, Waverly Hall and Medearis subdivisions.  Wikipedia

Steele Creek is primarily considered to be a community and neighborhood in the southwestern part of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. It is generally defined geographically by the original boundaries of Steele Creek Township.  Wikipedia

Starmount is a residential neighborhood in the South Charlotte area. Starmount was constructed during the early 1960s by Ervin Construction Company. Phase One of construction took place primarily from Starbrook Drive south to Sherbourne, then spread north towards Archdale Drive at Phase Two.  Wikipedia

SouthPark is an upscale residential and commercial area offering designer shopping at the huge SouthPark mall, and smaller, independent fashion stores at the Phillips Place and Morrison shopping centers. Young professionals hang out in the area's numerous posh bars, while the local dining scene features French cafes, casual sushi spots and brick-oven pizza joints. [...]

The lively South End is known for its vibrant nightlife, with a number of craft breweries and laid-back pubs, plus buzzy restaurants serving elevated American and global cuisines. In an 1800s mill building, the Atherton Mill and Market has chic artisan shops, while the surrounding area is home to a number of fine art galleries. [...]