The west end of Charlotte sometimes referred to as FreeMoreWest is booming. New coffee shops, restaurants and breweries are popping up all over this area, just minutes from both Uptown and I-77.

Residents here can skip the stress of street parking, instead opting to walk to Carolina Panthers games at Panthers Stadium or the BB&T Ballpark. Here, historic homes on tree-lined streets still offer skyline views of Center Cit...