First Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.
A large, arched metal structure with yellow beams and glass panels.
A tall, modern skyscraper with a curved top, surrounded by other buildings and a clear sky.
A modern building with large glass windows and a sign reading "Levine Museum of the New South".
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Stay near popular First Ward attractions

A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.
Photo by Ryan
Open Photo by Ryan

Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Activities

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

AU$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

AU$57
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour

AU$51
per adult
Charlotte's Guided Open-Air Minibus History&Sightseeing Tour
Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte

AU$100
per adult
Skyline and Streets: A Whimsical Rydables Ride Through Charlotte
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Our pick of the best First Ward Hotel Deals

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City

3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street Charlotte NC
The price is AU$232 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$232
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,709 reviews)
"The staff was excellent and the breakfast couldn’t have been better!!"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center

2.5 out of 5
311 East 5th Street Charlotte NC
The price is AU$239 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$239
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St. Charlotte NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$217
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center

4 out of 5
230 N College St Charlotte NC
The price is AU$258 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$258
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is AU$153 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$153
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is AU$244 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$244
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,464 reviews)
"This was very nice place to stay and the staff were very helpful and accommodating"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Hilton Charlotte University Place
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Our guide on where to stay in First Ward

Find the best First Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Spectrum 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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

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South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

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.

First Ward Travel Guide

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