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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast, ice machine did not work, could not access ice machines on other floors, or get ice or water from the restaurant as it was too busy.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Staff were friendly
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
The breakfast was nice, hot and fresh! I enjoyed my overall stay there and plan to come back!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Clean room quite stay
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn University Place
All qas nice clean and ready
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University City
Sugar Creek
The restaurants and parks are just a few things visitors like about Sugar Creek. Historic Rosedale and Little Sugar Creek Greenway are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
