East Forest Travel Guide
Charlotte
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices 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.
SouthPark Mall
During your visit to Charlotte, you can enjoy retail therapy at SouthPark Mall. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in East Forest
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Great stay, nice hotel. Good location of I77. Staff wonderful. Room and beds comfortable. Nice bar/restaurant onsite in lobby, did not eat there but a nice vibe. nice in room soaps. Nice outdoor pool area, fire pits, pool bar.... was not open, assume is seasonal. Need more luggage carts!! 18 floor ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
The staff on the day of arriving were extremely rude and not to mention there were things in the room that didn’t work and when I’d call or my find would call front desk they would blow us off. It sucked and made us feel a little unwelcomed. I know I wouldn’t come back after this.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Front lobby personnel were great. Clean room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
The property is clean and the staff were super helpful. My room had a couple of little things that needed attention, but nothing major. It is a minimalist hotel (which I appreciated), but if you want all the hotel stuff - pen and pad of paper for example, this might not be the place for you. The ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Forest
SouthPark
SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.
Myers Park
Unique features of Myers Park include the gardens and historical sites. Make a stop by Theatre Charlotte or Little Sugar Creek Greenway while you're exploring the area.
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.
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 Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
