Optimist Park Travel Guide
Charlotte
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Popular places to visit
Birdsong Brewing Co.
You can take time to visit Birdsong Brewing Co. during your travels to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Charlotte Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Charlotte Convention Center, a top convention centre in Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
The staff was helpful and and very friendlybI would stay again
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Room clean Staff rude Breakfast no hot breakfast
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Everything was nice the staff was wonderful thd hotel was exactly like it was advertised on there website the check in was smooth anything I needed while I stayed there they responded quickly it was amazing I will be back .
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Everything about the hotel was exceptional
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Front lobby personnel were great. Clean room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Close to the convention center which is why we chose it, friendly staff, funky lobby/bar/reception area.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Lockwood
While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, 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.
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.
