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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Spectrum Center
Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Experience the roaring speed of a car race in a simulator, see historic muscle cars, and test out your mechanical skills in this place of honor for successful car racers.
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 staff were friendly from the moment I checked in. The room was clean even though I did have some trouble with the shower door not closing all the way. It was close enough to shops and places to eat but not too far from downtown either. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Charlotte - University Place
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
Was great! Love the free booze
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlotte University Place, NC
Staff were friendly
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Charlotte/University Research Park
The room was spotless. All staff members were welcoming, accommodating, helpful and just absolutely amazing! I will be sure to stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte Univ. Research Park
Excellent accommodations. The staff was very cautious, the room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 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 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 McGill Rose Garden 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.
