Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Parkside Plum Juice
Dishes at Aksorn are grounded in deep historical research.
Aksorn
Thailand’s hot, humid climate meant that customers wanted an alternative to hot tea.
ChaTraMue
Order a flight of infused ya dong shots.
Tep Bar
Thai-Chinese makes up Bangkok’s largest diaspora.
Nai Ek Roll Noodle
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
You could probably take some of that stuff out.
Dear Atlas: How Do I Pack Light for a Long Trip?
Ripples in the land are remnants of the field walls that once held rows of native sugarcane and sweet potatoes.
Unearthing the Mysteries of Hawai'i's Ancient Agriculture
Petrified Forest National Park.
Beware the Legends Behind These National Park Souvenirs
For Aguilar-Carrasco, nature is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all life.
How Can National Parks Be Made Accessible to All? AO Wants to Know.

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
Places near me Random place
All the United States North Carolina Charlotte Fairy Ring Light

Fairy Ring Light

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Added By
Lisa Curtis
Email
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list
CAPTION
  https://www.meredithconnelly.com/qcnp8x7y2...
  Joshua Komer
  Joshua Komer
  Joshua Komer
  Joshua Komer
  WickedWanderers / Atlas Obscura User
  WickedWanderers / Atlas Obscura User
Fairy ring   WickedWanderers / Atlas Obscura User
Fun even by day.   Anna Minster / Atlas Obscura User
  Joshua Komer
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

This Place Is a Stub

Help improve this place with additional information or photos.

Make an Edit

About

The Fairy Ring is a permanent outdoor art installation that consists of more than 100 cast fiberglass mushrooms inspired by fungi from around the world. Each mushroom has an internal light that creates a soft glow around it, and is intended to create a whimsical experience for people of all ages.

The ring was built by local artist Meredith Connelly and commissioned by EDENS, the community-centric developer behind South End’s beloved historic Atherton Mill. Connelly invites viewers to step inside the ring to create their own story and enjoy this small grassy oasis within Charlotte’s busy South End neighborhood.

Related Tags

Mushrooms Parks Installations Light

Community Contributors

Added By

LiliCurtis

Edited By

Anna Minster, WickedWanderers, traceywilson

  • Anna Minster
  • WickedWanderers
  • traceywilson

Published

March 23, 2023

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos
Sources
  • https://www.meredithconnelly.com
  • https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2022/02/15/the-fairy-ring-is-here-to-stay-artist-meredith-connelly-acquires-her-first-permanent-light-display-in-south-end/
Fairy Ring Light
114 E Tremont Ave
Charlotte, North Carolina
United States
35.210195, -80.860237
Visit Website
Get Directions

Nearby Places

Gainesville-Midland 301

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Wall Poems of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Musical Parking Garage

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Charlotte

Charlotte

North Carolina

Places 11
Stories 1

Nearby Places

Gainesville-Midland 301

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Wall Poems of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Musical Parking Garage

Charlotte, North Carolina

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Charlotte

Charlotte

North Carolina

Places 11
Stories 1

Related Places

  • ‘Dividing the Light’ at dusk.

    Claremont, California

    'Dividing the Light'

    This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.

  • Miniature Underwater Scene Hidden in the Cobbles

    Dublin, Ireland

    'Freeflow'

    Tiny silver and copper fish set inside blue-green lights are like windows to the underwater world.

  • Pohang Space Walk

    Pohang, South Korea

    Pohang Space Walk

    This 317-ton walkable art installation is an homage to Korea's "City of Steel."

  • Earthlings aboard a spaceship

    Monterrey, Mexico

    'Espíritu de Luz'

    This ”skyspace,” which bears a resemblance to a spacecraft, is designed to disappear in the presence of light.

  • Washington, D.C.

    D.C.’s Floating Chandeliers

    Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.

  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Sternenweg Sculpture

    This enormous abstract sculpture is part jungle gym, part elaborate noise-making machine.

  • 54 Columns by Sol LeWitt

    Atlanta, Georgia

    54 Columns

    Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

  • The Edmond Bombing Memorial in Mitch Park.

    Edmond, Oklahoma

    Edmond Bombing Memorial

    A memorial to victims of the Oklahoma City bombing.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member


Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.