University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in University City
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
The rooms are always spotless. The staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
I won’t stay anywhere else!!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Yes, it was very clean and comfy
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
The breakfast was nice, hot and fresh! I enjoyed my overall stay there and plan to come back!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Clean room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn University Place
Easy check in-out, clean room, comfortable bed, good location, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University 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 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.
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.
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.
