First Ward Travel Guide
Charlotte
Visit First Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this vibrant area.
Levine Museum of the New South
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Levine Museum of the New South during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Spirit Square
You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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.
Top hotels in First Ward
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
No complaints at all. Will stay again. Right beside the Spectrum Center which is where I needed to be.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
The room was very spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Great location for central city
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
I prefer a walk in shower rather than a tub. And the lighting in the bathroom was insufficient. It was too dark in the bathroom. I enjoyed the property other than the bathroom.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Wonderful experience!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean room good staff
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Ward
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.
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.
Second Ward
Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Central Piedmont Community College and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and sporting events, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
