Third Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Third Ward
Stay near popular Third Ward attractions
Activities
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Ultimate Southern Charm Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Our pick of the best Third Ward Hotel Deals
Grand Bohemian Charlotte, Autograph Collection
"Best GM in the QC, top tier service"
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel by IHG
"Staff was talking and laughing while we were waiting to register, they could not care less:( Rooms didn’t have the beds made at all during the 4 days we stayed. The gentleman at the door was excellent and I could say the only one that helped and was willing to work!"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel
Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End
"The lobby was beautiful but the crows hanging outside in the lobby was smoking pot and loud. Felt more like a motel crowd. Found dead cockroaches on the floor in the hallway. Another customer was at the front desk complaining about the same issue. Rooms were old and my son found hair on the bed the ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Omni Charlotte Hotel
"I called right after checkout ask them to look in my room and grab an outfit I had laying in the bathroom and they put me through to loss prevention which kept me on hold so long that they couldn’t find my stuff and I know it was in that room if they could’ve been nice enough to walk up there and ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Moxy Charlotte Downtown
"Room was dirty, Ladies hair on shower walls, No coffee at 8:40am, asked guy at bar. He said no more, that's it today. Always stay at Marriott -Moxy all over country. This was the worst. Location is also terrible. in front of bust station- Homeless people everywhere you walk out the door. Never ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in 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.
Ballantyne
Travellers come to Ballantyne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like TD Amp Ballantyne and Reclining Bulls Statue while you're in town.
SouthPark
SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.
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.
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 Shoppes at University Place 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.
