First Ward 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.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
You can get tickets for a performance at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices 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 lively festivals 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 great live music 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.
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.
Top hotels in First Ward
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
The front desk staff was courteous! The room was nice, fresh water and late night bar was fantastic!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
The room was perfect
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Room was clean. Great location. Staff was really friendly. Great location if you're going to the panthers game.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very clean, wonderful place to stay. The included breakfast was totally decent too!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
the overall view and experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Amazing people, amazing space, we will be here everytime
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
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 festivals, 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.
