Third Ward Travel Guide
Charlotte
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Popular places to visit
Mint Museum Uptown
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mint Museum Uptown during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Romare Bearden Park
After visiting Romare Bearden Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
See works by Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti and many more 20th-century European, American and British artists in this downtown Charlotte museum.
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
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.
Top hotels in Third Ward
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
Good sized room, very clean throughout the hotel. Blackout drapes on the windows keep it nice and dark during daylight hours. Incredibly polite and helpful staff all around. Downside is that the windows do not filter much if any street noise. Even 9 floors up there was LOUD bar music playing till ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center
Clean rooms and location
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Guest staff had great hospitality
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Staff customer service
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Was in town for football. The EARLY check in was an absolute game changer. Staff and Location.. EXCEPTIONAL
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown
Fast service. Room was ready and was clean.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Third Ward
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 Bank of America Stadium 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.
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.
Second Ward
Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.
South End
When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Spectrum Center or Bank of America Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.
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.
Dilworth
While Dilworth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
