Optimist Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A casual dining restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a brick wall.
A bar with wooden tables and a beer tap. There are people sitting and standing.
A modern bar with exposed ductwork and brick walls.
A brick building with a sign that reads "Big Song Brewing Co." and a red arrow pointing to the right.
A beer tap area with various taps and labels, including 'Brown Ale' and 'Red IPA'.

Stay near popular Optimist Park attractions

Birdsong Brewing Co.

A trendy terrace and patio beside redbrick walls provide an ideal setting to try the various beers of this family-run brewery.
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Activities

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

NZ$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

NZ$66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

NZ$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour

NZ$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus

NZ$66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
Picture 2 for Activity Charlotte: Haunted & True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

NZ$80
per adult
Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
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Our pick of the best Optimist Park Hotel Deals

Omni Charlotte Hotel

Omni Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
132 E Trade St Charlotte NC
The price is NZ$427 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$427
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,330 reviews)
"Staff was helpful, and bar and hotel charges were easy to understand. Not the best choice if you are not there for business."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3315 Scott Futrell Drive Charlotte NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$284 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$284
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,111 reviews)
"Staff were friendly & helpful. Room was clean & neat & relatively quiet, but worn. Overall a very positive experience"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End

3.5 out of 5
5700 Westpark Drive Charlotte NC
The price is NZ$210 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$210
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
555 South McDowell Street Charlotte NC
The price is NZ$311 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$311
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Room and staff were great. Building and parking are a bit confusing so be prepared. You need your room key to get in and out of the gated lot. Not an issue until you turn in your key and need to leave. Then it gets tricky. Nice food in the hotel!"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Moxy Charlotte Downtown

Moxy Charlotte Downtown

3 out of 5
125 S Brevard St Charlotte NC
The price is NZ$266 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$266
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Spectrum Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (420 reviews)
"Overall good stay, was a little strange to go to the 13th floor (yes also strange they had a 13th floor) to check in. Room very nice modern. Got two free drink tickets. Elevators a little slow, but nice that only can get to your floor with a key card. Parking was not in a garage attached rather all ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Moxy Charlotte Downtown
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC

3 out of 5
610 S. Caldwell St. Charlotte NC
The price is NZ$284 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$284
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,095 reviews)
"Room is good and big"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, NC
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Our guide on where to stay in Optimist Park

Find the best Optimist Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a large overhang.

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.

A calm lake with a boat, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky.

Ballantyne

Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like The Amp Ballantyne and Ballantyne's Backyard while you're in town.

The entrance to Southpark with a glass canopy and a fountain.

SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like SouthPark Mall and Phillips Place.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a partly cloudy sky.

South End

If you're spending time in South End, check out sights like Amos' Southend or The Music Yard and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.

A brick pathway leading to a building with a dome and a clock tower.

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.

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