College Downs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit College Downs
Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
SouthPark Mall
During your visit to Charlotte, you can enjoy retail therapy at SouthPark Mall. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Our pick of the best College Downs Hotel Deals
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Everything was great and everyone was nice 🙂
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Clean room. Friendly staff. Will be my go to hotel when traveling
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Stay was worth the price and was cheap! Very quiet location, friendly staff. Double bed rooms were great with plenty of room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Very nice
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Staff friendliness and cleanliness of room. Was offered the complimentary upgrade b/c of status without having asked for it.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
The room was good. The staff was excellent. They could not have been nicer. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they actually cared and spent extra time helping us. It's not often today that you find staff that care about their job and about people.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Downs
University City
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters are major draws, and you can catch the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.
First Ward
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
