University City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and great live music 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.
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Top hotels in University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sparkly lobby, friendly front desk staff
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
We stayed at this property on 4/4-4/5. In town to visit our son, a student at UNCC. We chose it for convenience. Very close to the University. Very cheap. 90.00. Upon arrival, we were disappointed at the age of the hotel, not modern, old dirty furniture, dirty/worn carpet on floors n rooms & lobby ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
It was ok
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Everything was cool, I just didn’t like the placement of the bed. For a King bed suite, the bed was too close to the door. I feel like It should’ve been more in the middle of the room. The room also didn’t have a fridge and the entire floor has to share a communal microwave where the ice machine ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
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.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
