First Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Pick from Broadway musicals, dance performances, comedy events and music concerts at Charlotte’s premier destination for the performing arts.

Levine Museum of the New South
With exhibits reflecting regional history, this museum is an excellent way to learn about life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the Civil War.

Spirit Square
You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Corporate Center
After visiting Bank of America Corporate Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin Center during your travels in Charlotte. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in First Ward

HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
It’s a great hotel, friendly staff very helpful
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Room was clean. Great location. Staff was really friendly. Great location if you're going to the panthers game.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Would have liked Yogurt at breakfast. Thanks
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
the overall view and experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Our stay was wonderful and the staff was amazing as well avle to accommodate my husband and I. The heater in our room was not working properly, called front desk, maintenance came within seconds and told us they woulf have to move us to another room and apologize. Everything was smoothly without ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First Ward

Uptown Charlotte
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great 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.

Fourth Ward
Travellers choose Fourth Ward for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Mint Street Tram Stop or Gateway Station Tram Stop and check out top sights like Discovery Place.

Second Ward
Noted for its theatres 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.

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.

Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and festivals, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.

Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
