Worship
First United Methodist Church
Based in an historic neo-Gothic building in the center of the city. Very convenient if you are staying in an Uptown hotel.
Little Rock AME Zion Church
Uptown location with a distinctive modern steeple. One of several AME Zion churches in a small radius.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Not to be confused with St. Peter's Episcopal only a few blocks away. Immediately next door is a small park with shops and restaurants.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Historic church near the city's major tourist district. One of the oldest continually-operating religious communities in the city.
libraries
The main branch of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library (http://www.plcmc.lib.nc.us) is located on North Tryon St, a short walk from the central Square. It is easily recognizable by its green copper roof, and the authorial quotes which adorn its columns. Among its resources is an internet cafe which offers free visitor access. On the third floor is a special library of local and regional history, including old maps and photographs of the city. The library is one of the best places to get directions if you need them.
restrooms
Permanent public restrooms are relatively rare in Charlotte, though portable restrooms are usually provided for major public events. It is generally o.k. to duck into a bar or restaurant to use the restroom, though it is considered good etiquette to make at least a trivial purchase to compensate the business.
contact
The city of Charlotte has mandatory 10-digit dialing, so you must include the area code even on local calls. Charlotte has two area codes: 704 and 980.
There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.
All ZIP codes in the city of Charlotte begin with 282. The central district's code is 28202.