Charlotte

Travel Guide

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Charlotte which includes a park, outdoor art and a city
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art featuring outdoor art and modern architecture
Charlotte showing a park and autumn leaves
Billy Graham Library which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture

Visit one of the world’s banking capitals, with top art centers, museums and spectator sports in North Carolina’s beautiful Central Piedmont region.

Charlotte has Southern hospitality, lovely weather, a small-town feel and access to natural beauty in the mountains and on the shore. This city is also an important modern financial center with all the amenities you’d expect in a large metropolis. Enjoy outdoor beauty during the day and appreciate great performances in the evening.

Walk through Charlotte’s downtown area for culture, entertainment and sports action. Attend opera, Broadway productions, symphonies, dance and other performances at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s seven venues. Several theater groups put on classic to edgy plays and musicals at other locations in the city. Charlotte’s venues offer more than 65,000 performances and events annually.

The city’s 50 museums and art galleries range from Discovery Place, filled with hands-on exhibits to engage children of all ages, to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Carolinas Aviation Museum holds the “Miracle on the Hudson” Airbus that made an emergency landing in New York City’s Hudson River.

Stop in the one-of-a-kind NASCAR Hall of Fame downtown to learn about the sport’s bootlegging history. Drive north of the city to see and hear NASCAR racing at full throttle. The Carolina Panthers play football in a downtown stadium next to the Charlotte Knights baseball field. The city has professional basketball, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, roller derby and women’s sports teams. Just east of downtown, visit the campus and athletic field of University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Watersports abound in this warm-weather location. Swim, canoe and boat on Lake Norman or the Catawba River. Enjoy family whitewater rafting at the manmade U.S. National Whitewater Center and watch Olympic kayakers practicing. Watch famous golfers compete at the annual PGA tournament at Quail Hollow or set up your own golf holiday across the area’s 30 courses.

Charlotte has a diverse international scene. Experience the Charlotte French Cultural Festival in July, watch energetic dancing at September’s Festival of India and enjoy music and arts in the long-running autumn Festival in the Park.

Where to stay in Charlotte

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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.

Uptown Charlotte
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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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SouthPark

A noteworthy feature of SouthPark is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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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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South End

When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

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Steele Creek

While visiting Steele Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wylie and Lake Wylie Park.

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Quality Inn & Suites Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is P3,567 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P3,567
P4,111 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,373 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is P4,905 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P4,905
P5,653 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,067 reviews)
"Outside/pool area is dope AF. Indoor and outdoor pools. Both were clean. I did get double charged at the property but it was worked out before I left. Was really nice. Really the only bad port was the surrounding area is littered than drug addicts."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,592 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P9,592
P11,054 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a health club, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,158 reviews)
"Fantastic time Staff went above to make our arrival special for us and the kids 😍🙌"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Long Cove Resort & Marina

Long Cove Resort & Marina

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Carowinds Theme Park and Charlotte Premium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
"The parking space no so good for certain cabins. Then all good. The grill should be one for each cabin but may be in the future it can happen. Otherwise, everything looks so beautiful, quiet and safe. Very peacefull. I highly recomended! Specialy if you want to have a nice and relax time away with ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North

4 out of 5
9655 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Northlake Mall and ...
7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"Everything the whole staff was amazing..,looking forward to stay there again"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

stayAPT Suites Charlotte North
Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte

Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte

3.5 out of 5
1921 Charlotte Dr, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
"Good place, wish I could control my room temperature."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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