Optimist Park
Charlotte
Visit Optimist Park
Popular places to visit
Birdsong Brewing Co.
A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Things to do
Charlotte's Uptown Historical Guided Cart Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Charlotte Scavenger Hunt Interactive Experience
Charlotte Guided City Sightseeing Tour by Cart
Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Very nice place to stay very clean pleasant trip
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean room, well equipped gym. Had a great stay
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
315@Loso Hotel
We were provided bloody wash rags.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Excellent Stay
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
The room was perfect. Center of downtown where you can walk and explore the area. Nice room set up. Nice view
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Clean room and great staff. The two in room towels had a single hair on each towel. I was able to get towels from the stash closet to replace them. The towels were washed the hair just didn’t come out.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Lockwood
Lockwood might not have many top sights, but Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
First Ward
Theaters, live music, and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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.
Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood might not have many top sights, but Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
