Charlotte

Travel Guide

Charlotte showing a city, a skyscraper and night scenes
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

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
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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
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.

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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.

University City
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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Steele Creek

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

Steele Creek
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
The price is P3,731 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P3,731
P4,300 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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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 P4,824 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,824
P5,560 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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 ...
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Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
3 out of 5
435 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
The price is P8,945 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P8,945
P10,309 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
"It was immaculate, would recommend it for families with kitchenette"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
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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! (172 reviews)
"The cabins were nice for the cost. There was plenty of room in a two bedroom for our family. My biggest complaint is that it was so hot inside"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"This was a brand new facility that was working out the construction bugs. Staff was super!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
"This was the first time I had stayed at a Kasa and I would do it again. I was on a trip with my son and was looking for a hotel that wasn't just a big box hotel and had some personality but that I could still afford. This place nailed it!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Kasa Edison House South End Dilworth Charlotte
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