Charlotte

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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

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
On a recent trip to Charlotte, we were turned on to this delicious spot by a member of our film crew.

Though almost every upscale sushi restaurant strives to be innovative, Baku really pulls it off. Unusual and exciting favors can be discovered in their unique signature rolls. The tuna tartare was a tasty surprise. 

Great selection of cocktails and sakes. Very professional, upscale service, cozy modern atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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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
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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.

Ballantyne
New brewery in Charlotte with great beers and a nice patio with a view of uptown. Plan to go on a Friday so you can eat at "Food Truck Friday" two blocks over before walking over.

South End

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

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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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Dilworth

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dilworth and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.

Dilworth
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Hilton Charlotte University Place
4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,252 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P7,252
P8,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with many amenities and great location"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Hilton Charlotte University Place
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG
Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG
3 out of 5
8520 University Exec Park Dr, Charlotte, NC
The price is P5,440 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P5,440
P6,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Bathroom showers were not the cleanest hair that wasn’t mind was left in the shower. Inside toilet wasn’t properly cleaned."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Holiday Inn Charlotte University Executive Park by IHG
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
3.5 out of 5
3315 Scott Futrell Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is P7,163 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,163
P8,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The only complaint that we had was that the pool was not heated. Too cold to swim comfortably."

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Sheraton Charlotte Airport 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.
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
4 out of 5
2109 Morton St, Charlotte, NC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
"My mom and I enjoyed staying here however the beds were a bit hard and you cant smoke anywhere on the property. Overll it was nice"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Kasa FreeMoreWest Charlotte
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 Oakton are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"It was amazing location was perfect. Cabin was clean, smelled good, planning to come back with entire family hopefully pool will be ready"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Long Cove Resort & Marina
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! (125 reviews)
"Great little place well worth a night or two & with all the amenities. Very clean & tidy in a quiet area & only 20 mins drive from the Airport. Would defo stay here again if in Charlotte. With large luggage as us, would suggest you request a ground floor (1st for Americans) accommodation, as no lifts/elevators ..."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 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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