Mountain Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mountain Island
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university 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.
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
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Our pick of the best Mountain Island Hotel Deals
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Clean room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Very clean and comfortable room and hotel. Friendly staff and a great convenience market located in the Lobby where we could grab wine, snacks and coffee while we enjoyed a pizza during a poll game.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Room needed a bit of a touchup clean. No laundry bags in room. The ice machines only available on 2 floors
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
I enjoyed the room & the hotel itself. The only bad thing was that it took over an hour to get my car back from the valet. We also had a later checkout time so it’s not like everyone was leaving at the same time. No explanations were given as to why it took so long
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
The room was clean. Staff was very helpful and courteous. I only spent one night.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Island
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and entertainment venues, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
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 Spectrum Center 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.
Wilmore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wilmore and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
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.
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.
