Get away to Charlotte! Enjoy the sports, theater, and entertainment.
Admire fast cars and fly down a roller coaster, see a falcon in flight and browse crafts that are thousands of years old. You’ll find it all in Charlotte, where the attractions range from fast-paced and adventure-filled to leisurely and cultural. It’s easy to enjoy all the city has to offer as there are blue skies and bright sunshine here for much of the year.
Charlotte was settled in 1755 and named after the wife of British King George III. “Queen City” was a sleepy place until 1799, when gold was struck and the discovery attracted fortune seekers. Today, Charlotte is North Carolina’s largest city with one of the country’s most expansive banking districts.
The city is laid out in a grid system and getting around is easy. Use the light rail to hop between the main attractions, including museums and sporting events. Gold Rush trolley buses resemble historic streetcars and service the uptown area, the city’s cultural hub. In this district you’ll find the Mint Museum of Art, where imaginative jewelry and sculptures are among the highlights.
Experience Charlotte’s love for fast cars at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where top drivers hit speeds of close to 200 miles (320 kilometers) per hour. The NASCAR Hall of Fame has car exhibits, video games and racing memorabilia.
Thrill seekers can get their kicks at the Carowinds Theme Park with roller coasters, an Australian-themed water park and live entertainment. There’s also rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Charlotte offers many other family-oriented activities in the form of museums and gardens. Kids can learn about science in the interactive Discovery Place or get up-close to large predatory birds at the Carolina Raptor Center.
For a free attraction, visit the Billy Graham Library and learn about Charlotte’s famous TV evangelist. Admire orchids and other flowers on the South Carolina border in the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
At night, join locals at the NC Music Factory just north of uptown. The entertainment district offers live music, bars and restaurants.
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Charlotte Center City. A visit to EpiCentre or Spectrum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Charlotte Transportation Center Station or 3rd St - Convention Center Station to get around town.
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to University Place. A stop by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens or Shoppes at University Place might round out your trip.
Known for Universities, Gardens, Historical Buildings
4.5/5(11 reviews)
Unique features of Myers Park include the gardens and historic sites. Make a stop by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte or Charlotte Nature Museum while you're exploring the area.
Top Hotels in Charlotte
Estimated price for 1 night / 2 adults
Sonesta ES Suites Charlotte Arrowood
3 out of 5
7925 Forest Pine Drive, Charlotte, NC
￥8,601
per night
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Located in Arrowood, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office, Quail Hollow Club, and Carowinds Theme Park. ...…Located in Arrowood, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office, Quail Hollow Club, and Carowinds Theme Park. ...WWW…
4.2/5Excellent! (1,773 reviews)
"Great potential, but poor maintenance and house keeping. The room is large, lots of features, good floor plan, but the housekeeping is poor: broken tiles, empty soap dispenser, used razor in bathroom, etc."…""Great potential, but poor maintenance and house keeping. The room is large, lots of features, good floor plan, but the housekeeping is poor: broken tiles, empty soap dispenser, used razor in bathroom, etc."WWW…"
Located in Charlotte Center City, this hotel is steps from EpiCentre and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Discovery Place is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Charlotte ...…Located in Charlotte Center City, this hotel is steps from EpiCentre and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Discovery Place is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Charlotte ...WWW…
4.1/5Very Good! (1,948 reviews)
"Stayed here while in town visiting family. Everything justifies the 4.75 star rating. Will definitely stay here again at some point in the future."…""Stayed here while in town visiting family. Everything justifies the 4.75 star rating. Will definitely stay here again at some point in the future."WWW…"
Located in Arrowood, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office, Carowinds Theme Park, and SouthPark Mall. ...…Located in Arrowood, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office, Carowinds Theme Park, and SouthPark Mall. ...WWW…
4.4/5Excellent! (1,943 reviews)
"The room was very spacious but the bathroom is way too small. We could not open the bathroom door completely because it would get stuck to the toilet."…""The room was very spacious but the bathroom is way too small. We could not open the bathroom door completely because it would get stuck to the toilet."WWW…"
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top college in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Concord. Wander around the area's the college campus or experience its entertainment choices.
Experience the roaring speed of a car race in a simulator, see historic muscle cars, and test out your mechanical skills in this place of honor for successful car racers.
The life of famous evangelist Billy Graham, whose sermons touched millions through TV and radio, is illustrated in films and exhibits at this barn-like building.
Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game. With the whole world in chaos and zombies outnumbering the living 10 to 1, small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive.
Prepare to enter a world full of sparkling scales, towering tentacles, super sharp shark teeth and all our fintastic creatures at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium.
The 2-hour Markets, Museums & Parks Segway Tour is just what you need! This tour is a mixture of fun and history that will take you to see some of the best attractions this town has to offer! Whether you're a resident or a visitor come experience local and national favorites! During this 2-hour guided segway experience, you will have a chance to discover: The historic 4th Ward Victorian neighborhood hidden right within the Uptown area.
Trolley Pub Charlotte operates BYOB, pedal-powered motor-assisted pub crawls on our giant party bikes in uptown Charlotte! Room for up to 14 people on each Trolley Pub, our tours are two hours long and you will see the best bars, pubs and breweries in town.
Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points.
Using your smartphone, you'll be given an app to download and a starting location. Once you arrive at the starting location, you'll send a text to check in and get your game setup on the app.
I came to Charlotte black girl craft convention at the Hilton university city.. of nstayed at Hampton due to closeness to airport and free breakfast and shuttle services to the airports
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2019
Everything was well except my stay at this hotel...
5/5 - Excellent
Carolyn
Oct 21, 2019
Busy!! Pleasant
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2019
We stayed in that hotel because we picked up family members at CLT too late at night to drive back to Southport.
5/5 - Excellent
Tammy
Oct 20, 2019
Not too bad for a growing city. What you would expect
5/5 - Excellent
Maison
Oct 20, 2019
LOVE IT
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