First Ward 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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Levine Museum of the New South
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Levine Museum of the New South during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Spirit Square
You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums 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.
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.
Top hotels in First Ward
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
The breakfast was delicious with so many options! The bar was nice with good drinks. The hotel felt very safe and secure with needing your key card to get onto any floor and the hotel. Could use better parking where it’s not so expensive.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Good view
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Easy check-in and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Wonderful hotel! Very clean, great views and location.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Friendly helpful staff. Clean. Nice room. His location.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
All was fine
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around First Ward
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.
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.
Second Ward
Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
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.
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 Travel Guide
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- Spectrum Center
- Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
- Bank of America Corporate Center
- Levine Museum of the New South
- Spirit Square
- Light Factory
- 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
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