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Cross Trade Street and continue north on Tryon. A Starbucks will be on your left, which will appeal to you if you are interested in stopping for a coffee. Cross East Fifth Street, walking toward The Capital Grille, the Wooden Vine Wine Bar and Bistro, and the historic Dunhill Hotel on your left. On the corner of Sixth and Tryon is the Discovery Place, a hands-on science museum for kids. It is very well done, with a really neat rainforest exhibit, aquarium, and, best of all, an IMAX theater. But if you want to save that for another time and continue the walk, turn right (southeast) onto East Sixth Street, where you’ll see the large Charlotte Mecklenburg Library on your left, and walk one block to North College Street, where Fuel Pizza sits on the corner. To your left you have a sharp view of Transamerica Square’s gold dome peeking through the trees.

At College Street, turn right (southwest). In a few strides, you’ll see The Trade Center on your left. The complex encompasses a variety of shops and restaurants that cater to the business-class workers in this area. Of note is Mert’s Heart and Soul restaurant, in case you’re pining for some of Mert’s fried green tomatoes or, as his menu declares, his Famous Salmon Cakes to sustain you on your foray.