Uptown Charlotte 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 entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
Queen City Quarter
During your trip to Charlotte, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Queen City Quarter. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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.
Discovery Place
This science museum gets young minds working with activities that range from designing an architectural wonder to watching a 3-D movie.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
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90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Top hotels in Uptown Charlotte
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Staff was very friendly and informative. Room was very clean
Reviewed on 22 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
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Very clean room, amenities and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown
Great stay and comfortable room. The front desk staff was very friendly and professional. The dining staff were polite and friendly. I had a small issue with the sink but the staff were quick to respond and fixed the problem. Overall I had a great stay.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Clean room and excellent service
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Valet service was excellent, professional friendly. Check in at bar was easy, free drink when u arrive. Hotel staff friendly. When I booked the room the parking was $45. The hotel changed the rate to $55 as I wasn’t informed. Called hotel and talked to the valet desk and they are going to try and ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Charlotte
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.
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 Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
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.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and McGill Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
