Optimist Park Travel Guide

Charlotte

A casual dining restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a brick wall.
A bar with wooden tables and a beer tap. There are people sitting and standing.
A modern bar with exposed ductwork and brick walls.
A brick building with a sign that reads "Big Song Brewing Co." and a red arrow pointing to the right.
A beer tap area with various taps and labels, including 'Brown Ale' and 'Red IPA'.

Stay near popular Optimist Park attractions

Birdsong Brewing Co.

A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery.
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Things to do

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket

Rp596.145
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Charlotte Admission Ticket
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Rp704.535
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Rp704.535
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Rp704.535
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

Rp1.354.875
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

Rp704.535
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
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Top hotels in Optimist Park

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
3100 Queen City Drive Charlotte NC
The price is Rp1.310.542 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.310.542
Rp1.523.446 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,308 reviews)
"Will be back"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Hilton Charlotte University Place

Hilton Charlotte University Place

4 out of 5
8629 J M Keynes Dr Charlotte NC
The price is Rp2.632.601 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.632.601
Rp3.060.398 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is Rp2.375.604 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp2.375.604
Rp2.761.640 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,140 reviews)
"Not at all what I expected for the price I paid. The chair in my room was absolutely disquisting. I had to call and ask them to place a blanket over it because I could not stand the site of looking at it!The bar was nice though!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is Rp2.865.122 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.865.122
Rp3.330.704 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

2.5 out of 5
4125 Meadow Oak Dr. Charlotte NC
The price is Rp1.520.567 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp1.520.567
Rp1.767.485 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center ...
8/10 Very good! (708 reviews)
"This was a solid, no nonsense hotel. Convenient location to the Charlotte airport. Clean rooms and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is Rp2.681.553 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.681.553
Rp3.117.440 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center ...
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
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Where to stay in Optimist Park

Find the best Optimist Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.

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 Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center 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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

A modern building with a distinctive archway sculpture.
Photo by Eva Johnson
Open Photo by Eva Johnson

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.

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