University City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Charlotte. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Bank of America Stadium
Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Lake Norman
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman during your travels 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.
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 University City Hotel Deals
Hilton Charlotte University Place
The queen size beds are more like fulls. They hurt my back horribly. We booked them for the view because the kings were booked for lake view but I would rather look at trash cans than feel the uncomfortableness of this again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
It was the staff, 100%! They were so helpful and friendly...the way customer service ahould be delivered, with courtesy, respect & a huge smile!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Room was clean. The hallways smelled like weed. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
It was so clean staff was so nice everything was amazing will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
room was clean on our second time staying there. also quite. Very easy to get to UNC-Charlotte and to the city
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn University Place
The mid shift front desk person (Michelle) was and is amazing. Super helpful and always available to help with anything I needed.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University City
North Charlotte
While you're in North Charlotte, take in top sights like Highland Park and jump on the metro at 36th Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and American Legion Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Plaza Midwood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Plaza Midwood and surrounding area, you can visit Spectrum Center and Visulite Theatre.
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.
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.
