South End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Charlotte Ghost Tour: Dead Funny Comedy Ghost Tour
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte: Historical City Tour by Shuttle Bus
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
Friendly, professional check in by staffer with great personality, bathroom very clean, (thanks housekeeping), you have to pay for parking, plenty of dining options around but if you want something better than a Chilis you need a car but hotel has a restaurant
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Everything was great and location was perfect.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
315@Loso Hotel
Stayed less than 24 hours. The front desk staff was great. Small hotel great for the price. They offered water and coffee and suggestions for local restaurants. Room was clean beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Concord
2 pizza’s under cooked (refunded), ordered pizza again…undercooked! I was accidentally double charged for parking, The pool area had very strong fumes of chlorine. My eyes and my kids eyes and throats also had burning sensations that took a day to recover from. Great Wolf Lodge needs to find a way ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
The staff friendly. The room we stayed in was very small and weird. No closet just hooks on the wall. Room service never came to clean our room. And the check in desk is on the 13th floor. Honestly would not stay there again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Amazing gym
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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 Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center.
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.
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.
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.
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.
