As one of the top financial centers in the U.S., Charlotte gives locals and visitors extensive opportunities to enjoy great arts, culture and sports. Yet the Queen City maintains the charms of a much smaller town. In the walkable Uptown wards are numerous museums and the home stadiums of three professional sports teams. A ring road circles through outlying suburbs, giving easy access to shopping and exciting outdoor experiences in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Book a hotel in a high-rise in the center of the city or decide where to stay in outer neighborhoods to be near popular sights and activities.
Where to stay
in Charlotte
Best Areas to Stay for Sports
Spectator sports have an amazing presence in the Charlotte Center City neighborhoods. Stay in the First Ward to watch exciting basketball. The Second Ward has the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which chronicles the sport from early bootlegging days during Prohibition to today's high-powered state-of-the-art machines. Book a hotel in the Third Ward to be within blocks of Charlotte's professional football and baseball venues. Accommodations in Concord are close to live action at the NASCAR speedway. On select days, non-professionals can even experience driving on the track. For a unique vacation activity, stay in North Belmont and bring the family for an exciting day of rafting on the man-made course of the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Ballantyne is a good neighborhood to stay to play golf, while hotels in nearby Beverly Woods or Pineville are perfect for attending the annual professional golf tournament at Quail Hollow.
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and 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.
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First Ward
Theaters, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Levine Museum of the New South while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
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Second Ward
Noted for its theaters 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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Third Ward
Well-liked for its art galleries and sporting events, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
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Concord
A noteworthy feature of Concord is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Charlotte Motor Speedway and Frank Liske Park.
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Ballantyne
Ballantyne is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.
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Pineville
Travelers choose Pineville for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at I-485 - South Blvd Station or Sharon Rd West Station and check out top sights like Carolina Place.
North Belmont
North Belmont is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like U.S. National Whitewater Center and Belmont NC Historical Society Cultural and Heritage Learning Center if you have time to explore the area.
Beverly Woods
Travelers come to Beverly Woods for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like SouthPark Mall and Sharon Shopping Center while you're in town.
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Best Areas to Stay for Outdoor Activities
Stay just a few miles from the high-rise hotels of Charlotte Center City to be immersed in outdoor experiences. Book a hotel in Belmont to see the seasonal plant displays at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Christmas is a particularly festive time in the garden. For hiking, stay in Gastonia and climb Crowders Mountain, which offers views of Uptown in the distance. To the north, accommodations in Davidson or Cornelius are perfect for boating on the warm, wide expanse of Lake Norman, while Mooresville is close to quieter waters in a swimming hole that was once a quarry. Nearby, Huntersville hotels are near the interesting educational opportunities at the Carolina Raptor Center and Historic Latta Plantation. South of the city, Matthews is a great place to stay to bike or hike on the trails of Colonel Francis Beatty Park. Bike at a velodrome and go canoeing on the Catawba River from a hotel in Rock Hill, just across the state border in South Carolina.
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and 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.
Recommended hotels in Uptown Charlotte
Belmont
You'll enjoy the cafes and churches in Belmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Catawba River or Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Gastonia
Travelers come to Gastonia for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Eastridge Mall and Rankin Lake Park while you're in town.
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Davidson
Davidson is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Norman and Wooden Stone Gallery.
Cornelius
Travelers come to Cornelius for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Norman and Lake Norman Visitors Center while you're in town.
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Mooresville
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Mooresville. A stop by Lake Norman or GoPro Motorplex might round out your trip.
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Huntersville
Huntersville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lake Norman and Birkdale Village while in the area.
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Matthews
Matthews is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sportsplex at Matthews and Waverly while you're in town.
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Where to Stay for Culture
Hotels in Charlotte Center City are at the core of a thriving cultural zone. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Levine Museum of the New South, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture and Mint Museum UPTOWN are just a few of the stellar attractions within walking distance. For a family visit, stay in the Fourth Ward and let kids learn and have fun in the labs and live shows of the Discovery Place Science center. ImaginOn in the nearby First Ward features live children's theater as well as hands-on library and learning activities. Book a hotel in Kannapolis to visit the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, where performers from Kate Smith to Chris Daughtry have earned inductee status. Stay near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport to visit the Billy Graham Library, one of Charlotte's most popular attractions. To slip into a neighborhood with a youthful cultural vibe, book accommodations in University Place near the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus.
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and 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.
Recommended hotels in Uptown Charlotte
Fourth Ward
Travelers choose Fourth Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.
Recommended hotels in Fourth Ward
First Ward
Theaters, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Levine Museum of the New South while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
Recommended hotels in First Ward
Kannapolis
Unique features of Kannapolis include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kannapolis Recreation Park or Village Park while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Kannapolis
University City
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. You can visit top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Electrolux Corporate Headquarters, and jump on the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.
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Best Neighborhoods for Shopping
Shopping in Charlotte ranges from outlet malls to high-end luxury brands. Many visitors combine a hotel stay in Concord for a NASCAR event with major bargain-hunting expeditions to the Concord Mills outlets. More outlet shopping is available at the Charlotte Premium Outlets, easy to reach from a hotel near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. At the other end of the spectrum, the SouthPark neighborhood has upscale brands at a very large mall, with numerous hotels and a variety of restaurants to make the stay very pleasant. South of the city, the Pineville area offers excellent mall shopping and it's close to the popular Carowinds theme park, giving accommodations here a double appeal. For an all-in-one mix of sports, culture and shopping, stay in Charlotte Center City. Browse through artisan creations at the 7th Street Public Market and purchase special interest items from gift shops at nearby sports and cultural sites, such as the Mint Museum gift shop and Charlotte Hornets Fan Shop.
Concord
A noteworthy feature of Concord is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Charlotte Motor Speedway and Frank Liske Park.
Recommended hotels in Concord
SouthPark
A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.
Recommended hotels in SouthPark
Pineville
Travelers choose Pineville for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at I-485 - South Blvd Station or Sharon Rd West Station and check out top sights like Carolina Place.
Uptown Charlotte
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and 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.
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