Charlotte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Charlotte
Charlotte
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art showing outdoor art and modern architecture
Charlotte featuring autumn colours and a garden
Billy Graham Library

Where to stay in Charlotte

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Uptown Charlotte

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Uptown Charlotte
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Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

Ballantyne
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SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

SouthPark
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University City

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

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South End

When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

South End
NASCAR Hall of Fame showing interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

Second Ward
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is 1.660.210 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.660.210 ₫
1.913.394 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,560 reviews)
"Standard basic airport layover hotel. Value for money"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
The price is 5.187.136 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
5.187.136 ₫
5.978.175 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean and staff was super friendly and very helpful. No matter what we asked them for they brought it right up to the room!!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward

3 out of 5
508 N. College St., Charlotte, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.424.200 ₫ per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
3.424.200 ₫
3.946.390 ₫ total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"Just a quick 2 day trip, but it was amazing!! Would definitely stay here again when back in Charlotte."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.4/10 Good! (98 reviews)
"The property felt like a modern apartment..definitely exceeded my expectations. The staff who helped us check in were super helpful and thorough. My only complaint is that one of the pillows had a questionable stain, but other than that, everything was great. Overall, if you’re considering staying ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"Clean and great experience"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Long Cove Resort & Marina

Long Cove Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (218 reviews)
"Beautiful beach"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Charlotte

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Top destination
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4 - Good 53%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Definitely visit nascar hall of fame Charlotte speedway tour and book a garage pass tour

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Modern city with attractions for a weekend, more a business centre

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Visually entry to Charlotte is impressive. Street works etc detracted but that’s like lots of US cities. Still a nice town to visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love Carowinds theme park.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nope

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

This was supposed to be a 2 hour stopover that turned into a 29 hr stop. We weren’t in Charlotte to sightsee, what we saw on route to airport looked clean, very green, and no doubt a good place to visit.

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