College Downs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit College Downs
Popular places to visit
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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.
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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Our pick of the best College Downs Hotel Deals
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Clean room nice ambiance and staff showed great customer service
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Did not eat
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Clean room, room for lots of parking
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Everything was fantastic!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
The only drawback was the bunk bed and no fridge.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 Shoppes at University Place 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 Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, 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.
Lockwood
While Lockwood 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.
