College Downs Travel Guide
Charlotte
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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 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.
Charlotte Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Charlotte Convention Center, a top convention centre in Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
Top hotels in College Downs
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Our stay was wonderful and the staff was amazing as well avle to accommodate my husband and I. The heater in our room was not working properly, called front desk, maintenance came within seconds and told us they woulf have to move us to another room and apologize. Everything was smoothly without ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Courteous and helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Cool setup. Except for one rude staff member at breakfast all staff were exceptional. Makes you wonder how one rude one slipped in. Anyway, don’t let that keep you from going, she’ll probably get fired
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
very nice hotel. very nice people.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
Very nice to get in
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Staff was amazing! Great location
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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 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.
Sugar Creek
The restaurants and parks are just a few things visitors like about Sugar Creek. Historic Rosedale and Little Sugar Creek Greenway are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station to get around the larger area.
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.
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.
