Visit University City
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music.
Bojangles' Coliseum
Catch an event at Bojangles' Coliseum during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
SEA LIFE Charlotte Concord Aquarium
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Dead Funny Charlotte Ghost Tour | LaZoom Tours
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour
Charlotte’s Southern Elegance Guided Tour by Vintage Cart
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Charlotte
Our pick of the best University City Hotel Deals
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Staff were great, friendly and helpful. Great meeting facilities
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
EVERYTHING WAS VERY GOOD THE STAFF WAS EXCELLENT
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select Charlotte University Research Park
Great property N great staffs ver easy to get around the city
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Friendly staff, the room was small and very clean. The hotel is an atrium style which makes it feel less private. Dinner with two drinks per guest is included until 7. And breakfast was good. Great location and I would stay again.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
The room was very spotless and they helped us with every need we had!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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 Highland Park or NoDa Brewing Company, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
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.
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.
