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Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman during your travels in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Charlotte Convention Center
In downtown Charlotte check out trade shows, sporting events and conventions at this key venue that features grand ballrooms and dining areas.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
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.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Top hotels in Commonwealth
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Room was nice and warm on arrival. The room was an older room but was still very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Staff was very friendly and informative. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Room clean and comfortable- met all my needs during my stay! Lovely hotel!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Everything was great. My only complaint is that I never received a printout of my bill. I assumed that would be emailed to me, but it was not. I was charged $204. The rate with tax was $154 and the parking was $35, so I am not sure what the extra $15 was for. There is no information online, that ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Great
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very clean room, amenities and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Commonwealth
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and McGill Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Visulite Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
Eastover
While there might not be top attractions in Eastover, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Mint Museum and Theatre Charlotte.
First Ward
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Blumenthal Performing Arts Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
