Third Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Third Ward
Popular places to visit
Mint Museum Uptown
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mint Museum Uptown during your travels in Charlotte. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Romare Bearden Park
After visiting Romare Bearden Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
See works by Joan Miró, Alberto Giacometti and many more 20th-century European, American and British artists in this downtown Charlotte museum.
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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a top university in Charlotte. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Activities
Historical city tour on eco-friendly cart
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Car
30-Minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Third Ward Hotel Deals
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte City Center
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Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
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Hilton Charlotte University Place
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Charlotte Uptown First Ward
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Charlotte Marriott City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Third 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.
South End
When in South End and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Bank of America Stadium or Spectrum Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East-West Blvd Station or Bland Station.
First Ward
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of First Ward. Make a stop by Spectrum Center or Levine Museum of the New South while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 7th St Station or Davidson Street Tram Stop to get around town.
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.
