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.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Things to do
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Curses & Corsets: Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Charlotte: Holiday Lights Tour on a Rydable
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Everything was fine. Great team. Just didn’t like the fact it wasn’t a microwave in the room. Other than that it was great
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
The staff was great and very friendly; however, the room itself was disappointing. We were placed in a handicap-accessible unit with a very small shower and a shower curtain, which was not ideal. The bigger issue was that the shower drain was clogged. Within seconds of turning on the water, there ...
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Staff was very friendly and informative. Room was very clean
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
My stay was very comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Great experience! The clerk at the front was awesome! We had a delayed flight and he let us stay over an hour after checkout with no extra fee. Great great service!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Clean room friendly service.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Belmont
While there might not be top attractions in Belmont, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spectrum Center and Birdsong Brewing Co..
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 Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, 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.
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 Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 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.
