Western Piedmont

Travel Guide

Beautiful, quiet and huge park in Concord, NC
Just completed and opened to the public, this long-closed granite quarry that over years filled with rainwater is now Winston-Salem's newest park. The city skyline is visible in the distance.
Attended a company picnic here. You can rent the venue for weddings & parties as well. You can canoe, rock climb or just sit under the shelter & enjoy the fans. Great for all ages.
The hike up to Kings Pinnacle is pretty easy (minus the very end), but the views are the kind you'd expect from a much tougher hike. A quick detour on a #roadtrip home from Thanksgiving in South Carolina led us here!
For years this rain-filled granite quarry sat in the city center unbeknownst to the locals. Now the city has spent millions developing public park around it, including observation platform that extends over the water.

Where to stay in Western Piedmont

Charlotte Center City showing outdoor art and modern architecture

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
sunriseon lake wylie near belmont NC

Lake Wylie

While visiting Lake Wylie, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Wylie and Oakton.

Lake Wylie
Boardwalk along Lake Wylie, at McDowell Nature Preserve, in Char

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.

Ballantyne
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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.

SouthPark
Byron's Courtyard South End in Charlotte

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.

South End
This picture was taken in downtown Charlotte,NC about 10 minutes after arriving in the city by car. The orange bike is one of the rental bikes that are available everywhere downtown. You just go to one of the automated bike stands and swipe a credit card,and then just leave the bike somewhere downtown when done. A gps activates in the bike and some one will come around and collect it It was bitterly cold, it started snowing about 20 minutes after this photo was taken. Nice city lots to do,but only go during the warm months.

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.

Second Ward
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is P5,608 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
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Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
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Hilton Charlotte University Place
315@Loso Hotel

315@Loso Hotel

2 out of 5
315 E Woodlawn Rd Charlotte NC
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315@Loso Hotel
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Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte

4 out of 5
2109 Morton St Charlotte NC
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Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport

3 out of 5
14629 Rainbarrel Rd Charlotte NC
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Long Cove Resort near Charlotte Airport
Kasa NoDa Charlotte

Kasa NoDa Charlotte

4 out of 5
1700 N Brevard St Charlotte NC
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