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.

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South End

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

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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.

University City
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 & Suites Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is 1.736.928 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
1.736.928 ₫
2.001.810 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,265 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay near the airport ."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
4 out of 5
230 N College St, Charlotte, NC
The price is 3.318.376 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
3.318.376 ₫
3.824.429 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,155 reviews)
"Loved the location. Everything we needed was within walking distance and there are tons of dining options within a 2 block radius. Hotel was clean and staff was amazing. Unfortunately our refrigerator in our room did not work, the hot water in the shower was not consistent, and our bed was broken. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is 2.234.200 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.234.200 ₫
2.574.916 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I loved this hotel. ROOM was very spacious n sexy for a couple. Definitely turned up the Sex Chart Bunches! Make sure u add the breakfast. Front desk was great. N balcony was long!!!"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (55 reviews)
"This was a brand new facility that was working out the construction bugs. Staff was super!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
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 Oakton are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
"Stay was good but views and lake access can be better"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
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! (538 reviews)
"Everything was great except I don't smoke weed and the room smelled like weed the 2 days we were there."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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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