Optimist Park Travel Guide
Charlotte





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Popular places to visit

Birdsong Brewing Co.
You can take time to visit Birdsong Brewing Co. during your travels to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Optimist Park

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Room was great! Definitely would stay again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

315@Loso Hotel
Awesome
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Location was great, room was clean, check in was quick, but the entire stay was ruined thanks to valet service on site that you are REQUIRED to use. Had someone with the valet go through my vehicle and steal cash. All the items in my center console were miss-arranged, change (from where my cash was ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Wonderful People
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park

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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
