Oak Forest Travel Guide
Charlotte
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Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Curses,Crimson,& Corsets:Charlotte's Candlelight Ghost Tours
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Historical city tour on eco-friendly cart
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Car
Top hotels in Oak Forest
Quality Inn & Suites Airport
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oak Forest
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.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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.
University City
Known for its abundant dining options and live music, there's plenty to explore in University City. Top attractions like UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens and Shoppes at University Place are major draws, and you can catch the metro at McCullough Station or JW Clay Boulevard /UNC Charlotte Station to see more of the city.
Grier Heights
While Grier Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Mint Museum and Bojangles' Coliseum.
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.