Charlotte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Charlotte
Visit one of the world’s banking capitals, with top art centers, museums and spectator sports in North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont region.

Charlotte has Southern hospitality, lovely weather, a small-town feel and access to natural beauty in the mountains and on the shore. This city is also an important modern financial center with all the amenities you’d expect in a large metropolis. Enjoy outdoor beauty during the day and appreciate great performances in the evening.

Walk through Charlotte’s downtown area for culture, entertainment and sports action. Attend opera, Broadway productions, symphonies, dance and other performances at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s seven venues. Several theater groups put on classic to edgy plays and musicals at other locations in the city. Charlotte’s venues offer more than 65,000 performances and events annually.

The city’s 50 museums and art galleries range from Discovery Place, filled with hands-on exhibits to engage children of all ages, to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Carolinas Aviation Museum holds the “Miracle on the Hudson” Airbus that made an emergency landing in New York City’s Hudson River.

Stop in the one-of-a-kind NASCAR Hall of Fame downtown to learn about the sport’s bootlegging history. Drive north of the city to see and hear NASCAR racing at full throttle. The Carolina Panthers play football in a downtown stadium next to the Charlotte Knights baseball field. The city has professional basketball, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, roller derby and women’s sports teams. Just east of downtown, visit the campus and athletic field of University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Watersports abound in this warm-weather location. Swim, canoe and boat on Lake Norman or the Catawba River. Enjoy family whitewater rafting at the manmade U.S. National Whitewater Center and watch Olympic kayakers practicing. Watch famous golfers compete at the annual PGA tournament at Quail Hollow or set up your own golf holiday across the area’s 30 courses.

Charlotte has a diverse international scene. Experience the Charlotte French Cultural Festival in July, watch energetic dancing at September’s Festival of India and enjoy music and arts in the long-running autumn Festival in the Park.

Where to stay in Charlotte

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Uptown Charlotte

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Uptown Charlotte
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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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Ballantyne

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

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Dilworth

While visiting Dilworth, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Park and Latta Park.

Dilworth
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South End

When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Spectrum Center or Museum of Illusions - Charlotte and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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University City

4/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University Place. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Shoppes at University Place are major draws, and you can catch the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.

University City
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
The price is AU$261 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$261
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
"This new hotel is a great place to stay very clean, and breakfast is included! it is convenient to downtown locations and there are great restaurants in the area. The one watch out that has been mentioned another reviews as well is the valet service. Shortly after we checked in, we went back to retrieve ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
4 out of 5
555 South McDowell Street, South Tower, Charlotte, NC
The price is AU$280 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$280
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Location, clean, quiet, affordable"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Omni Charlotte Hotel
4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
The price is AU$384 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$384
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"Staff was was nice"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wyndham Garden Charlotte Airport Southeast
Wyndham Garden Charlotte Airport Southeast
3 out of 5
440 Griffith Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,184 reviews)
"Every thing was good"

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2024

Wyndham Garden Charlotte Airport Southeast
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
4 out of 5
2020 Morton St, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"This was one of the best places I've ever stayed. Instructions for checkout were seamless and the room was amazingly clean spacious and relaxing. I will definitely stay here again. The property also had a great pool and workout area for family and friends."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte
Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte
3.5 out of 5
1921 Charlotte Dr, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Perfect for us.
"Worked perfect for what we needed. Slept there. Very clean. Simple in and out. A little cramped but we didn’t really hang out there. We loved it for what we needed."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2024

Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

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13 Apr 2019

Pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed Nascar Hall of Fame along with other race team visits. Would love to come back and have more time to look around Charlotte itself. Highlight by far the friendliness of the people we encounted during our visit.

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