Visit University City
Popular places to visit

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

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 great live music.

Bojangles' Coliseum
Catch an event at Bojangles' Coliseum during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do

SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills
Top hotels in University City

Hilton Charlotte University Place
The staff made this experience!
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Everything was good
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Great property N great staffs ver easy to get around the city
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Breakfast was great, food seemed fresh, made to order pancakes were a plus along with the make your own waffle machines. The combination indoor outdoor pool was really neat, the kids really enjoyed swimming under the glass wall. The hot tub for the parents was also nice.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Received a jacuzzi room. It was huge and clean. Traveling by myself for work I felt safe as well.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University City

North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


