Discovery Place Science Lot parking clearance: 7'8"
The posted vehicle clearance at Discovery Place Science Lot, 301 N Tryon St in Charlotte, North Carolina is 7'8" (92 inches). It was AI-verified from Street View signage on Aug 24, 2026. That clears a stock pickup or SUV (6'6") and anything shorter, but not a low-roof cargo van (7'9") or anything taller. Measure your own vehicle; racks, AC units, and lifts add inches.
Will it fit?
| Vehicle | Typical height | Fits 7'8"? |
|---|---|---|
| A typical sedan | 5'0" | Yes |
| A stock pickup or SUV | 6'6" | Yes |
| A low-roof cargo van | 7'9" | No |
| A mid-roof cargo van | 8'4" | No |
| A 10–12 ft rental truck | 9'0" | No |
| A high-roof Sprinter or Transit | 9'2" | No |
| A 15–20 ft rental truck | 11'0" | No |
| A Class B camper van | 11'0" | No |
| A Class C RV | 11'6" | No |
| A 26 ft rental truck | 13'6" | No |
| A semi trailer | 13'6" | No |
Details
- Address
- 301 N Tryon St
- Coordinates
- 35.22950, -80.84130
- Oversized vehicles
- Not marked oversized-vehicle-friendly
- Notes
- Museum garage adjacent. Verified 2026-08-24 from sign reading "Maximum Clearance 7' 8"" (pano X9MXz7rH0TALP5ZwiCLT6g, heading 29°, Claude confidence high)
- Source
- AI-verified (Street View + Claude Vision — auto-pano) — was: discoveryplace.org
Other garages with a posted clearance near Discovery Place Science Lot
- Unnamed parking structure · 11'0" · 0.1 mi · taller
- 7th Street Station / Seventh Street Public Market · 7'0" · 0.2 mi · lower
- Center City Green Deck · 13'4" · 0.2 mi · taller
- EpiCentre / Fifth Third Center Garage · 6'8" · 0.3 mi · lower
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Lot · 13'6" · 0.4 mi · taller
- Unnamed parking structure · 7'0" · 1.1 mi · lower
Frequently asked
Will a U-Haul fit at Discovery Place Science Lot?
No. The posted clearance is 7'8". U-Haul lists a clearance height of 9'0" for its 10 ft truck, 11'0" for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12'0" for its 26 ft truck. None of them fits under 7'8". Budget and Penske publish different figures; see the vehicle heights guide at willifit.ai/vehicle-heights.html.
Will an RV fit at Discovery Place Science Lot?
Class B camper vans are typically 8.5 to 11 ft tall and Class C motorhomes 10 to 11 ft, not counting roof-mounted air conditioners and vents. Neither a Class B camper van nor a Class C motorhome fits under 7'8". Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels run 11 to 13.5 ft and exceed most garage clearances; use a surface lot.
How was this clearance verified?
It was AI-verified from Street View signage on Aug 24, 2026. Open the Street View link above to read the sign yourself. Clearances change with re-paving and renovations; confirm at the sign before you enter.
⚠ Always verify at the sign.
Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number
is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change
due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy,
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