Oak 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.
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.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices 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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in Oak Forest
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
the room was super clean and the beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
Airport shuttle was convenient. Breakfast was good. Easy location and updated rooms.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Bar service & selection were quite good but listed food choices are limited & many were our of stock my entire stay
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
315@Loso Hotel
Friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Staff was incredible!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Electrolux Corporate Headquarters 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.
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.
