University City Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway during your trip to Concord. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Things to do
Historical City Tour in Guided Shuttle Bus
Carolina History and Haunts Charlotte Historical Ghost Walking Tour
Charlotte Ghost Walking Tour - Smartphone guided audio/gps Tour at your own pace
Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
Charlotte: Markets, Museums, and Parks 2-Hour Segway Tour
Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City
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Other neighbourhoods around University City
NoDa
While you're in NoDa, take in top sights like NoDa Brewing Company or Little Sugar Creek Greenway, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 36th Street Station or Sugar Creek Station.
Lockwood
While Lockwood isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belmont
While Belmont isn't home to many top sights, Spectrum Center and Bank of America Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Northlake Mall and Latta Nature Preserve.
Plaza Midwood
While visiting Plaza Midwood, you might make a stop by sights like The Light Factory and Midwood Park.
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.