First Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Pick from Broadway musicals, dance performances, comedy events and music concerts at Charlotte’s premier destination for the performing arts.
Levine Museum of the New South
With exhibits reflecting regional history, this museum is an excellent way to learn about life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the Civil War.
Spirit Square
You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Corporate Center
After visiting Bank of America Corporate Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Little Rock AME Zion Church
After visiting Little Rock AME Zion Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
Charlotte's Uptown Historical Guided Cart Tour
Our pick of the best First Ward Hotel Deals
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
The valet was mean towards my daughter. Her first adult trip. The cost to park was insane. Weird location. She was approached 3 times by beggers right outside
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Breakfast was great!!!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
The staff is polite and ready to fix problems. The hospitality is GREAT, even though unfortunately that can’t be in the context of a beautiful hotel. Hyatt has gone down hill for some years. This is yet another hotel with dirty floors, and no running hot water, well at least not for the many attempts ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Great location, very clean, friendly staff, breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Stayed for one night and my room was clean
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
We stayed for one night for our overnight flight layover - the property itself was that of a 2 star hotel and was expected to be as such. The front desk customer service was efficient for check in but could use some pointers on showing more friendliness to arriving guests. The airport shuttle is ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Ward
Uptown Charlotte
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Uptown Charlotte. A visit to Bank of America Stadium or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop or Charlotte Transportation Center Station to get around town.
Fourth Ward
Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
Second Ward
Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and sporting events, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Bank of America Stadium and American Legion Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.