First Ward Travel Guide
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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
Walked into room, it smelled. Chair was filthy and room had one half used roll of TP. Surfaces in kitchen had been wiped, as you could see streaks of filth. AC in bar/eating area was out in main floor. Which made it kind of miserable to be there. It has location working for it next to Spectrum ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very nice people.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Very clean and comfortable! The front desk staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the restaurant had actually a fantastic burger for an Italian restaurant. We were in town for a show and we’re so pleased that the walk from the hotel to the theater was less than three blocks and very easy to navigate. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Everything was excellent except the breakfast buffet. Almost $30 for subpar food.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean rooms but staff was horrible. I asked for a lake view I was looking at tress.
Reviewed on 18 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.
