First Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Pick from Broadway musicals, dance performances, comedy events and music concerts at Charlotte’s premier destination for the performing arts.
Levine Museum of the New South
With exhibits reflecting regional history, this museum is an excellent way to learn about life in the North Carolina Piedmont after the Civil War.
Spirit Square
You can make plans for a show at Spirit Square on your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Corporate Center
After visiting Bank of America Corporate Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Little Rock AME Zion Church
After visiting Little Rock AME Zion Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
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Our pick of the best First Ward Hotel Deals
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
Front desk was super polite. Diance was very friendly and we felt very welcomed for just our short stay. Breakfast was good but really early hours, which we understood for the residency members staying there. Valet was very helpful with locations for food and accommodating when we needed to visit ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center
Everything was amazing. Had a wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
HYATT house Charlotte/Center City
Great close spot literally next to the Specrtum Center. Hotel has everything, staff was great. The Bus Station was across the street, so some interesting characters outside the hotel.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center
I love everything about here. I will be back
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Upon entering the hotel, it was nice. It looked clean. The staff was nice upon check-in. It was a quick check-in process upon entering my room. It seemed fine. It was an adjoined room which I didn't like, but it seemed OK maybe about two or three hours after getting comfortable. I see a mouse went ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Sparkly lobby, friendly front desk staff
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around First 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.
Elizabeth
If you're spending time in Elizabeth, check out sights like American Legion Memorial Stadium or Central Piedmont Community College and hop on the metro to see more of the city at CPCC Central Campus Tram Stop or Elizabeth & Hawthorne Tram Stop.
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and sporting events, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bank of America Stadium and Truist Field, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
