Optimist Park Travel Guide
Charlotte
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lake Norman
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman during your travels in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore the campus of University of North Carolina at Charlotte during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Top hotels in Optimist Park
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Room was nice and warm on arrival. The room was an older room but was still very nice.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Super clean thank you!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Room clean and comfortable- met all my needs during my stay! Lovely hotel!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Great service
Reviewed on 30 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
Staff was very helpful and friendly, room was clean and the location of the hotel was perfect for us to walk around to anywhere we needed to go! We will definitely stay here for future trips
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Optimist Park
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and McGill Rose Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Highland Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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.
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.
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 Blumenthal Performing Arts 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.
