It's sad that this part of Charlotte is such a wasteland. There's really not much around, as Independence running through the area kind of ravished it. That said, Cricket Arena still manages to pull some pretty interesting shows, and it's a good-enough forum to hear someone you're really eager to see. \n\nJust don't leave any valuables in your car, and make sure you have a friend with you. Across the highway, there's a crack hotel and an abandoned IHOP where you can sometimes find hookers working...I'm not joking. It's one of the worst little parts of town.