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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.
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 fascinating museums 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Bojangles' Coliseum
Catch an event at Bojangles' Coliseum during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in College Downs
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
The room was clean, excellent and beautiful ❤️❤️ my husband had a wonderful and special birthday.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
All of it was wonderful. I enjoyed having a bar/kitchen on site, as well as close proximity to nearby restaurants and such. Very convenient and great staff.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Convenient location 2nd time staying here, will probably content stay here when visiting family.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
315@Loso Hotel
Very convenient to the Rail! Easy to find off Woodlawn Rd.. Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
The service was good. I totally recommended it.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Clean room. Staff was pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Downs
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 Shoppes at University Place 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.
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 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.
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.
College Downs Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in College Downs by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Charlotte neighborhoods
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- Spectrum Center
- Lake Norman
- Charlotte Convention Center
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- SouthPark Mall
- Charlotte Douglas Airport Overlook
- Bojangles' Coliseum
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Davidson College
- Northlake Mall
- Ovens Auditorium
- Quail Hollow Club
- Birkdale Village
- Queen City Quarter
- Charlotte Premium Outlets
- Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
- Bank of America Corporate Center
- Lake Wylie
- Lowe's Corporate Headquarters
- Discovery Place
- Queens University of Charlotte
