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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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 entertainment choices 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.
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
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Car
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Uptown Charlotte
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Staff, but the bartender is what made our trip. She was fantastic.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
This is my 3rd stay here and as always the staff is friendly and the room is clean and comfortable. The food is great. The location is super convenient as well.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
It was great it was close center spectrum spectrum
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Full bar and great food options. The hotel has such unique and creative decor.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Clean room. Efficient staff check in. Pretty good breakfast with an excellent hostess.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Friendly staff and big, clean rooms. The lobby was maybe being renovated so some things not fully working like the automatic doors. Parking is more expensive than listed. Overall nice experience though
Reviewed on 5 Nov 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 sporting events, 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.
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.
South End
When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.
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.
