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Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices 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
Learn about the events happening in Charlotte Convention Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Bojangles' Coliseum
Catch an event at Bojangles' Coliseum during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in College Downs
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Guest staff had great hospitality
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Staff customer service
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Room was very nice. Breakfast buffet was delicious!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Despite the Internet "shutting down" on the world, the staff was so patient and kind in working hard to get guests in their rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
315@Loso Hotel
This was a really nice hotel not too far from downtown Charlotte and a whole Lotta other cool things as well I would definitely recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Everything good. Thanks
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Downs
University City
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters 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.
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 Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America 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 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.
College Downs Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in College Downs by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Charlotte neighborhoods
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- Spectrum Center
- Lake Norman
- Charlotte Convention Center
- SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Bojangles' Coliseum
- Charlotte Douglas Airport Overlook
- Davidson College
- Northlake Mall
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Ovens Auditorium
- Quail Hollow Club
- Birkdale Village
- Charlotte Premium Outlets
- Queen City Quarter
- Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
- Lowe's Corporate Headquarters
- Lake Wylie
- Bank of America Corporate Center
- Sportsplex at Matthews
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Discovery Place
