University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 great live music.
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 University City Hotel Deals
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean room, great staff and beautiful location
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Good breakfast including waffles. There was also a pancake griddle but there was never anyone there to make them.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
The staff, corridors, and room could use major improvements.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
My overall experience was good, the overnight staff was very helpful. The room was clean and efficient, very quiet at night. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was polite and professional.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte University Research Park
Menu was fresh and felt safe in the area. Close to food stops also
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University 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 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.
Lockwood
While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Bank of America Stadium and Skyla Credit Union Amplitheatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Visulite Theatre and American Legion Memorial 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.
