Charlotte

Travel Guide

Charlotte
Charlotte
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art featuring outdoor art and modern architecture
Charlotte which includes autumn leaves and a park
Billy Graham Library
Visit one of the world’s banking capitals, with top art centers, museums and spectator sports in North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont region.

Charlotte has Southern hospitality, lovely weather, a small-town feel and access to natural beauty in the mountains and on the shore. This city is also an important modern financial center with all the amenities you’d expect in a large metropolis. Enjoy outdoor beauty during the day and appreciate great performances in the evening.

Walk through Charlotte’s downtown area for culture, entertainment and sports action. Attend opera, Broadway productions, symphonies, dance and other performances at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s seven venues. Several theater groups put on classic to edgy plays and musicals at other locations in the city. Charlotte’s venues offer more than 65,000 performances and events annually.

The city’s 50 museums and art galleries range from Discovery Place, filled with hands-on exhibits to engage children of all ages, to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Carolinas Aviation Museum holds the “Miracle on the Hudson” Airbus that made an emergency landing in New York City’s Hudson River.

Stop in the one-of-a-kind NASCAR Hall of Fame downtown to learn about the sport’s bootlegging history. Drive north of the city to see and hear NASCAR racing at full throttle. The Carolina Panthers play football in a downtown stadium next to the Charlotte Knights baseball field. The city has professional basketball, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, roller derby and women’s sports teams. Just east of downtown, visit the campus and athletic field of University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Watersports abound in this warm-weather location. Swim, canoe and boat on Lake Norman or the Catawba River. Enjoy family whitewater rafting at the manmade U.S. National Whitewater Center and watch Olympic kayakers practicing. Watch famous golfers compete at the annual PGA tournament at Quail Hollow or set up your own golf holiday across the area’s 30 courses.

Charlotte has a diverse international scene. Experience the Charlotte French Cultural Festival in July, watch energetic dancing at September’s Festival of India and enjoy music and arts in the long-running autumn Festival in the Park.

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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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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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.

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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.

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.

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Dilworth

While visiting Dilworth, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Park and Latta Park.

Dilworth
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is €75 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€75
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,967 reviews)
"It nice"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Omni Charlotte Hotel
4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
The price is €212 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
€212
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,120 reviews)
"The unique is just recommended towels need more softener.. hair blower need cleans or news/ roof top amenities was closed but in the website or staff never mentioned….better communication.. the rest excellent"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
8520 University Exec Park Dr, Charlotte, NC
The price is €100 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€100
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Cleaned"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park, an IHG Hotel
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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Apt style living"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Highly recommend this place! Property Management was very quick to address issues which was minor and love the fact they are onsite even though the process is virtual."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
"This place is so peacefully beautiful and very accommodating. We will definitely be back!! 😉 when it is much warmer. Thank you for a great stay!!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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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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

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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.