Governor's Island 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 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 Governor's Island
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Staff customer service
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Everything good. Thanks
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Location decent, easy check-in, clean room, breakfast ok
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Left too early for the breakfast, staff very friendly. Did not feel very safe due to doors being locked and seeing homeless people hanging around 1/4 mile from the hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Nice room it was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Although a bit outdated not a bad experience.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Studios & Suites 4 Less Charlotte
Yes it was over all stays here have been pleasing
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Governor's Island
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor's Island Travel Guide
- Lake Norman
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Davidson College
- Northlake Mall
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Birkdale Village
- Lowe's Corporate Headquarters
- Lake Wylie
- Belmont Abby College
- zMAX Dragway
- Lake Norman Visitors Center
- David Taylor Corporate Center
- Belmont NC Historical Society Cultural and Heritage Learning Center
- Latta Nature Preserve
- Rocky River Golf Club
- Shoppes at University Place
- Lazy 5 Ranch
- Raceworld USA
- Topgolf
