Independence Park is a peaceful place to take a breather. Have a picnic, toss a ball around or just lie on the soft grass and close your eyes for a while.

A visit to this recreation and green space won't cost a penny, which is just what you want if you're after free things to do. You'll find Independence Park in Charlotte. There are plenty more places to explore not far away, including Spectrum Center, Bank of America Stadium and EpiCentre.

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Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte

Stallings

$260

per person

Jun 5 - Jun 8

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte (CLT)

7.4/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)

Clean, good breakfast, kind staff. I would stay again

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Charlotte Marriott City Center

Uptown Charlotte

$644

per person

Jun 19 - Jun 22

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

The room temp was perfect which is unusual in a hotel. I never touched the thermostat.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

The Westin Charlotte

Uptown Charlotte

$691

per person

Jun 19 - Jun 22

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Slightly confused on the spending credit

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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