Optimist Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Birdsong Brewing Co.
A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Optimist Park Hotel Deals
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
The indoor pool was great. My 12 year old granddaughter spent hours playing in the pool. I really appreciated the airport shuttle and I had a fantastic driver! Room was clean and beds were comfortable. I would highly recommend the Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End to anyone in need of a place to ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Clean room staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Clean room and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
315@Loso Hotel
There are no phone in the room to call to front desk for services or questions. For the price, they offer no breakfast (food) at all. This place has high prices and you get nothing.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Door hard to open and keys didn’t work.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Beautiful place in a great location, but had to call multiple times to get assistance with missing item in my room, key didn't work at first so required multiple trips to checkin desk, and I never got my security deposit back after waiting for a month.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bank of America Stadium 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.
