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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices 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 University City
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Room was clean. The hotel is too busy ! Very few handicap parking. Didn’t like the parking at all.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
This was my second time at this hotel, but I must admit it was not as good as my first time. While it was only okay overall, I noticed that things in general weren't as up-to-snuff as before: the ground floor hallways needed to be swept/vacuumed, the elevator at the front of the building had a broken ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
No thank you not interested in providing more
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Univ. Research Park
Stayed 1 night after a show. Clean spacious rooms. Bed was comfortable and nice size bathroom. Only downside was the freeway right outside our window. Other end of the hotel probably wouldn’t be as bad.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 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.
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.
