Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide

Charlotte

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Spectrum Center

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Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Charlotte's Premier Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart

£29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Original Historical City Tour on Eco- Friendly Cart
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Charlotte's Only Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
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Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour

£37
per adult
Charlotte: Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Golf Cart Tour
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Historic Uptown Neighborhood Segway Tour of Charlotte
Charlotte's Premier Historical City Bus Tour

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

£29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
Experience Charlotte: Southern History, New South Energy

The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour

£29
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Queen City Experience: 90min Historical City Bus Tour
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Where to stay in Uptown Charlotte

Find the best Uptown Charlotte areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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SouthPark

SouthPark is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Phillips Place and SouthPark Mall.

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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.

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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.

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Second Ward

Noted for its theatres and museums, there's plenty to explore in Second Ward. Top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame and Queen City Quarter are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 3rd St - Convention Center Station or Stonewall Station to see more of the city.

Uptown Charlotte Travel Guide

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