Mountain Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mountain Island
Popular places to visit
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Activities
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
The Escape Game Concord: 60-Minute Adventures at Concord Mills
Our pick of the best Mountain Island Hotel Deals
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Easy check in. Very clean room and hotel. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Quality Inn Charlotte Airport
We had an overnight layover and picked this hotel to stay for the night. The staff was great, we called when we got our luggage and they sent a shuttle to pick us up. Check in was smooth and quick. Staff was friendly. Rooms were clean but definitely could use an update. We were able to schedule another ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485
Staff was so helpful during a snowstorm. I would gladly stay again
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Tru By Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77
Nice clean hotel. Staff was super friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Great as always
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Island
Third Ward
Well liked for its art galleries and festivals, Third Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, and jump on the metro at Tryon Street Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
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 Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 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.
Wilmore
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wilmore and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium.
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.
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.
